Inside the mob that swarmed the US Capitol
They came to Washington to protest an election they think has been stolen, and when violence began at the US Capitol, mob logic took over. CNN spoke…
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Iraqi judge issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump
A judge in Baghdad’s investigative court has issued an arrest warrant for outgoing US President Donald Trump, over the killing of an Iraqi…
Continue Reading Company that makes mahjong sets apologizes after critics say its game designs were culturally insensitive
A Texas company that makes pricy, brightly colored mahjong tiles is apologizing after critics called its redesign of the popular Chinese game…
Continue Reading What we know about the 4 deaths in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol
One woman was fatally shot by police and three people died of apparent medical emergencies Wednesday when a mob of President Trump’s supporters…
Continue Reading Every 8 minutes, someone in Los Angeles County dies from Covid-19
A person dies from Covid-19 in Los Angeles County every eight minutes, the county said Thursday, underscoring how grim the situation has become in…
Continue Reading Trump condemns supporters who rioted at Capitol, concedes to Biden
pic.twitter.com/csX07ZVWGe— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021 WASHINGTON — President Trump is conceding to President-elect…
Continue Reading World leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ riot at US Capitol building
As America’s allies issued strong condemnations of rioters who stormed the US Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday, the nation’s…
Continue Reading Capitol Police chief resigns in wake of violent riot at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) —The head of the U.S. Capitol Police will resign effective Jan. 16 following the breach of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob.…
Continue Reading Company that makes mahjong sets apologizes after critics say it game designs were culturally insensitive
A Texas company that makes pricy, brightly colored mahjong tiles is apologizing after critics called its redesign of the popular Chinese game…
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Insurrection fueled by conspiracy groups, extremists and fringe movements
The mob of Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday included conspiracy theorists linked to QAnon and the Proud Boys — two…
Continue Reading Before Wednesday, insurgents waving Confederate flags hadn’t been within 6 miles of the US Capitol
During the United States’ long Civil War, no Confederate flag came within the shadow of the US Capitol, but on Wednesday, an insurrectionist…
Continue Reading New NASA space telescope will explore the Big Bang
A new space telescope will help scientists look back in time at the origin of our universe and the galaxies and planetary systems that have populated…
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Pelosi says if Trump not removed under 25th Amendment, Congress may impeach
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President…
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Biden slams pro-Trump mob as ‘domestic terrorists’ on day after violent siege
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WILMINGTON, Delaware — One day after a violent siege on U.S. Capitol,…
Continue Reading Rare doctor’s note reveals Napoleon Bonaparte’s poor health in later years
A rare note written by a doctor who treated Napoleon Bonaparte has revealed how the French military leader and emperor suffered with sickness and…
Continue Reading The FBI and DC police want the public to help identify Capitol rioters
Both the FBI and Washington police are asking Americans to step up and help them identify people who participated in Wednesday’s riot and…
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This is the damage rioters caused to the Capitol building
The US Capitol is arguably the country’s most iconic building. And while the storied meeting place of the US Congress has come under attack…
Continue Reading See the damage rioters did to the Capitol building
As US lawmakers began to count the electoral votes Wednesday that would confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s win, a mob of President Donald…
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Senate Dem Leader Schumer calls for Trump’s immediate removal: ‘Shouldn’t hold office a day longer’
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WASHINGTON, DC— Top Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on…
Continue Reading We shared our meat with wolves and they became our best friends
Some dog owners like to feed their pets tidbits from the table — and this friendly habit may have had a role in the domestication of dogs at…
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Capitol Police chief says siege of U.S. Capitol by Trump mob was ‘criminal riotous behavior’
WASHINGTON, DC — In first public comment, the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says the siege of U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob was…
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Facebook extends ban on Trump through inauguration: Risk of his posts is ‘too great’
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power MENLO PARK, California — Facebook and Instagram have barred…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 7: Capitol riot, Covid, Garland, Ossoff, Breonna Taylor
At this time yesterday, it was already shaping up to be a busy news day: Two Georgia Democrats were poised to flip the Senate with imminent runoff…
Continue Reading Here’s what happened — and how — on one of America’s darkest days
At this time yesterday, it was already shaping up to be a busy news day: Two Georgia Democrats were poised to flip the Senate with imminent runoff…
Continue Reading Florida seniors face long lines and a haphazard registration system to get Covid-19 vaccines
Florida has put state health centers in charge of rolling out Covid-19 vaccines, and with some opting for less organized plans, it’s left…
Continue Reading ‘This is not America’
An explosion was bound to happen, after four years of incitement, conspiracy mongering, lying and pitting Americans against one another. And it…
Continue Reading There have been other attacks at the US Capitol before this week
The chaos at the US Capitol on Wednesday wasn’t the first time there’s been violence at one of the most iconic American buildings. For…
Continue Reading LIVE coverage: Congress certifies Biden’s win after pro-Trump rioters stormed Capitol in deadly siege
BLOG: The Latest on the riots and Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote WASHINGTON, DC — Congress formally…
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Trump now admits term’s ending, pledges ‘orderly’ transfer to Biden
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote…
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Trump says ‘there will be an orderly transition’ after Congress concludes electoral vote count certifying Biden victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Following a formal affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, President Trump said the decision…
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