Extremists intensify calls for violence ahead of Inauguration Day
“Trump or war. Today. That simple.” “If you don’t know how to shoot: You need to learn. NOW.” “we will storm the…
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Racial justice leaders are reeling from the ‘hypocrisy’ in the police response to the US Capitol riots
After police forced her away from the White House with flash bangs and pepper spray, Allison Lane and dozens of people who were peacefully protesting…
Continue Reading Los Angeles County Covid-19 deaths in a day equals city’s homicide deaths in a year, mayor says
The number of people dying of Covid-19 in Los Angeles County in a day is now equivalent to the number of homicide deaths the city saw in an entire…
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Twitter says it is banning Trump permanently from social media platform
Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence.” The social media giant said…
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Jack Nicklaus Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. Personal Birth date: January 21, 1940 Birth place: Columbus, Ohio Birth…
Continue Reading Ray Rice Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former NFL running back Ray Rice. Personal Birth date: January 22, 1987 Birth place: New Rochelle, New York Birth…
Continue Reading A congressman got on his knees to pick up trash left after the deadly Capitol riot
Rep. Andy Kim says he was devastated to see the smashed furniture, broken American flags, cigarette butts and other debris left behind by the…
Continue Reading What we know about the 5 deaths in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol
A US Capitol police officer is the latest to be confirmed dead after a mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Lawyer of woman who attacked Black musician’s son calls client ’emotionally unwell’
A 22-year-old woman caught on video falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician of taking her iPhone apologized and admitted in an…
Continue Reading 14 passengers banned by airline after rowdy DC to Seattle flight
Alaska Airlines banned more than a dozen passengers this week for not complying to its mask mandate and for harassing staff members. The 14…
Continue Reading Elijah McClain’s death to be subject of grand jury investigation
Colorado Attorney General General Phil Weiser is opening a grand jury investigation into the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black…
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2020 smashed the record for billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, NOAA says
2020 will be remembered for many unpleasant reasons — the global pandemic, political unrest, sky-high unemployment — and now we can add a…
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Pelosi says top military official assures her steps in place to prevent Trump nuclear launch
WASHINGTON, DC — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from…
Continue Reading Authorities arrest the woman allegedly involved in assault on Black musician’s son in NYC hotel
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in California more than a week after falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician of taking her…
Continue Reading When can YOU get the vaccine? It depends on your health, occupation and where you live
With two Covid-19 vaccines approved for emergency use and politicians, health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities rolling up…
Continue Reading Indiana health system says experts will examine Covid-19 death of Black doctor who accused staff of racist treatment
An independent panel of experts will look into the coronavirus death of a Black physician who claimed a White doctor had dismissed her pain and…
Continue Reading FBI offering $50,000 reward for information on pipe bombs found during Capitol breach
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for help in identifying people involved in leaving pipe bombs in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Authorities are…
Continue Reading The vaccine rollout and civil unrest is keeping the National Guard busy after an ‘unprecedented’ 2020
The US National Guard was so busy last year with “unprecedented” domestic deployments — helping with Covid-19, civil unrest and…
Continue Reading Officials claim Oregon legislator allowed protesters into state Capitol building during closed session
A Republican state legislator may have let protesters into the Oregon Capitol last month during a closed session, according to state police and…
Continue Reading Early humans adapted to major environmental change in ‘Cradle of Mankind’ 2 million years ago
As humans, we may owe our ability to adapt to new situations and environments to our earliest ancestors. New evidence unearthed at the Oldupai Gorge,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 8: Capitol riot, White House, Covid-19, Iran, Boeing
The polar vortex, a low pressure system that swirls cold air at the Earth’s poles, may be on the move. That could mean bitter cold temperatures…
Continue Reading 8 things you may not know about Elvis Presley
Happy birthday to the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley. Since we can’t gift him a nice pair of Blue Suede Shoes, we are…
Continue Reading A Philadelphia 76ers player tests positive for Covid-19, forcing team to stay in New York overnight
A player on the Philadelphia 76ers has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team to remain in New York City after playing the Brooklyn Nets on…
Continue Reading Sixers player tests positive for Covid-19, forcing team to stay in New York overnight
A player on the Philadelphia 76ers has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team to remain in New York City after playing the Brooklyn Nets on…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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