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Japan widens a state of emergency for 7 more prefectures as coronavirus cases surge

January 13, 2021 2:35 AM Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is expanding a coronavirus state of emergency to seven more prefectures, affecting more than half the population as infections…

Man seen hanging off Senate balcony and sitting in Vice President’s chair during Capitol riot is in custody

January 13, 2021 1:13 AM CNN Newsource

The man who was photographed hanging off the Senate balcony and then sitting in the Vice President’s chair during the riots at the US Capitol…

Federal government executes the first woman in nearly 70 years

January 13, 2021 12:51 AM CNN Newsource

Lisa Montgomery, 52, was executed by lethal injection at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, and pronounced dead at 1:31 a.m.…

Kansas woman put to death for killing expectant mother in Missouri; 1st execution of female federal inmate in 67 years

January 12, 2021 11:34 PM Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (AP) — The U.S. government has carried out its first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades. Authorities…

Florida firefighter is arrested after photo showed him pointing at a placard for Speaker Pelosi in US Capitol Building

January 12, 2021 11:24 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida firefighter was arrested for unlawful entry of a restricted building and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, according to court…

U.S. House passes 25th Amendment resolution against Trump ahead of impeachment vote

January 12, 2021 4:43 PM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday night toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly U.S. Capitol attack, taking time…

No winner of Mega Millions jackpot at $625 million, 4th largest prize in game’s history to grow bigger

January 12, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

UPDATE: Tuesday’s $625 million dollar Mega Millions Lottery drawing didn’t turn up a winner, but it did boost its next jackpot to…

Legislator says he has been threatened after security video allegedly shows him opening an Oregon Capitol building door for protesters

January 12, 2021 10:33 PM CNN Newsource

Security footage released Friday shows protesters entering the Oregon Capitol last month after a Republican state legislator allegedly opened a side…

Supreme Court clears way for first federal execution of a female death-row inmate in almost seven decades

January 12, 2021 10:05 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Justice Department to carry out the first execution of a female death-row…

January 12 coronavirus news

January 12, 2021 9:58 PM CNN Newsource

THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: — California reports record one-day total of 695 coronavirus deaths — Boris Johnson under fire as UK again faces…

House passes resolution urging Pence to remove Trump from power using 25th Amendment; vice president has ruled it out

January 12, 2021 9:28 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House has voted to urge Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitution and hold a Cabinet…

White House official says up to 20 Republicans expected to vote to impeach Trump

January 12, 2021 7:47 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — A White House official said they expect as many as 20 or more Republicans to vote for impeachment in the U.S. House of…

Indonesian President Widodo receives Chinese Covid-19 vaccine, starting country’s emergency-use rollout

January 12, 2021 7:46 PM Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo has received the first shot of a Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine after Indonesia approved…

11,000 cartons of ice cream are being recalled because they may contain metal pieces

January 12, 2021 6:41 PM CNN Newsource

Before you settle down for a bowl of your favorite frozen treat, beware of mouthful of metal pieces. A recall has been issued for more than 11,000…

VP Pence rules out using 25th Amendment to remove Trump

January 12, 2021 5:57 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Vice President Mike Pence is ruling out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from power, less than a week…

Senate Leader McConnell said to believe Trump has committed impeachable offenses

January 12, 2021 3:06 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has privately acknowledged he believes President Trump has committed impeachable…

‘Insurrection,’ ‘coup’ and ‘sedition.’ Here’s what each term means

January 12, 2021 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

In the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol building by a pro-Trump mob, US elected officials, world leaders and commentators have…

A 12-year-old was killed after a grenade likely bought at an antique mall exploded

January 12, 2021 5:10 PM CNN Newsource

A 12-year-old in Virginia was killed by an exploding grenade investigators believe was bought from an antique mall in North Carolina, and now…

Aaron Rodgers reveals he will guest host an episode of ‘Jeopardy!’

January 12, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

Growing up, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers idolized “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. Now, he gets to take his place for a night…

Pastor who left ministry to help her children with virtual school wants to return, but isn’t sure how

January 12, 2021 4:51 PM CNN Newsource

Pastor Meredith Dodd tried really hard to keep working during the pandemic. Her three children — each with varying degrees of special needs…

House GOP chair Liz Cheney will vote to impeach Trump: ‘There has never been a greater betrayal’

January 12, 2021 4:19 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney — the No. 3 Republican in the House and highest-ranking woman in the Republican…

Supreme Court reimposes rule forcing women to obtain abortion pill in person during Covid-19 pandemic

January 12, 2021 3:46 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill…

Prosecutors look at ‘significant’ federal cases tied to sedition and conspiracy in U.S. Capitol riot

January 12, 2021 1:30 PM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Federal prosecutors are looking at bringing “significant” cases involving possible sedition and conspiracy charges against…

No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney to vote to impeach Trump, says there’s ‘never been a greater betrayal’ by a president

January 12, 2021 3:43 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Liz Cheney says she will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. The Wyoming congresswoman, the No. 3 Republican…

‘Super-Earth’ found orbiting one of the oldest stars in the Milky Way

January 12, 2021 3:42 PM CNN Newsource

A hot and rocky exoplanet known as a super-Earth has been discovered orbiting one of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy, according to a new…

Rep. John Katko of New York becomes first House Republican to back impeachment, says Trump ‘encouraged’ insurrection

January 12, 2021 3:41 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. John Katko is the first Republican to say he’ll vote to impeach President Donald Trump following the deadly siege of the…

Military leaders decry Capitol violence, saying it goes against military values and law, in memo to forces

January 12, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service…

FDA expands Sportmix dog food recall after 70 dogs died; product shipped to New Mexico

January 12, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some…

FBI says it briefed law enforcement within an hour after discovering online warning about ‘war’ and storming U.S. Capitol

January 12, 2021 1:42 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI says it notified other law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police, the day before the riot at the…

Capitol rioters shouted ‘This is our house.’ But the Capitol was built by enslaved Black Americans

January 12, 2021 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

“This is our country; this is our house,” one rioter told a reporter while storming the US Capitol last week in support of President…