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This is the damage rioters caused to the Capitol building

January 7, 2021 10:24 AM CNN

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…

See the damage rioters did to the Capitol building

January 7, 2021 9:46 AM CNN

As US lawmakers began to count the electoral votes Wednesday that would confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s win, a mob of President Donald…

Senate Dem Leader Schumer calls for Trump’s immediate removal: ‘Shouldn’t hold office a day longer’

January 7, 2021 9:39 AM Associated Press

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…

We shared our meat with wolves and they became our best friends

January 7, 2021 9:10 AM CNN

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…

Capitol Police chief says siege of U.S. Capitol by Trump mob was ‘criminal riotous behavior’

January 7, 2021 9:06 AM Associated Press

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…

Facebook extends ban on Trump through inauguration: Risk of his posts is ‘too great’

January 7, 2021 9:04 AM Associated Press

LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power MENLO PARK, California — Facebook and Instagram have barred…

5 things to know for January 7: Capitol riot, Covid, Garland, Ossoff, Breonna Taylor

January 7, 2021 4:35 AM CNN

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…

Here’s what happened — and how — on one of America’s darkest days

January 7, 2021 4:35 AM CNN

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…

Florida seniors face long lines and a haphazard registration system to get Covid-19 vaccines

January 7, 2021 3:39 AM CNN

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…

‘This is not America’

January 7, 2021 3:19 AM CNN

An explosion was bound to happen, after four years of incitement, conspiracy mongering, lying and pitting Americans against one another. And it…

There have been other attacks at the US Capitol before this week

January 7, 2021 2:38 AM CNN

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…

LIVE coverage: Congress certifies Biden’s win after pro-Trump rioters stormed Capitol in deadly siege

January 6, 2021 10:59 AM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

BLOG: The Latest on the riots and Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote WASHINGTON, DC — Congress formally…

Trump now admits term’s ending, pledges ‘orderly’ transfer to Biden

January 7, 2021 1:56 AM Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote…

Trump says ‘there will be an orderly transition’ after Congress concludes electoral vote count certifying Biden victory

January 7, 2021 1:52 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Following a formal affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, President Trump said the decision…

Congress validates Biden’s Electoral College win after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol

January 7, 2021 1:42 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has formally validated Joe Biden’s presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a…

Kenosha echoes nation’s divide over race and police after officer who shot Jacob Blake won’t face charges

January 6, 2021 11:07 PM CNN

Months after flames and unrest gripped Kenosha, Wisconsin, the decision by county officials to not charge the White police officer who shot Jacob…

January 6 coronavirus news

January 6, 2021 9:58 PM CNN

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4 dead in U.S. Capitol siege: 1 woman shot by police, 3 others had ‘medical emergencies’

January 6, 2021 9:05 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol. D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said…

Woman shot & killed at U.S. Capitol was Air Force veteran, husband says; gunfire caught on video

January 6, 2021 9:03 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — A woman who was shot in the chest and killed by law enforcement Wednesday during a violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol by…

Trump rebuffed efforts to call in National Guard, aides intervened for ‘sake of the country’

January 6, 2021 8:28 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Multiple sources tell ABC News President Trump rebuffed efforts for quite some time to call in the National Guard Wednesday…

Louisville Metro Police Department fires two detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid

January 6, 2021 8:04 PM CNN

The Louisville Metro Police Department fired two detectives connected to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, according to copies of the…

Mexico hits new daily high for virus cases, near record deaths – including 34 more in Chihuahua state

January 6, 2021 7:57 PM Associated Press

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico has reported a new high for a daily increase in coronavirus cases, with 13,345 newly confirmed infections reported…

Speaker Pelosi: Congress will show world what America is made of; ‘it’s time to move on’

January 6, 2021 7:13 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress’ certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s election win will show the world it…

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false claims, fuel on a day of chaos

January 6, 2021 7:04 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pressed his hopeless case for overturning the election to a crowd of supporters Wednesday, fueling the…

Facebook joins Twitter in blocking Trump from posting following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters

January 6, 2021 6:54 PM Associated Press

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — In an unprecedented step, Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump after he…

GOP Sens. Loeffler, Daines, Braun shift, say they won’t object to Biden electors after pro-Trump attack on Capitol

January 6, 2021 6:48 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple Republican senators have reversed course and now say they won’t object to congressional certification of…

McConnell decries ‘attempted insurrection’ as Congress resumes electoral count

January 6, 2021 6:13 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress “will not be deterred” in confirming the results of the presidential…

Senate resumes debating GOP challenge to Biden election, 6 hours after pro-Trump mob forced lawmakers to flee Capitol

January 6, 2021 6:11 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has resumed debating the Republican challenge against Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential election victory, more than…

First lady’s chief of staff and former White House press secretary resigns after violent protests

January 6, 2021 5:42 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephanie Grisham, chief of staff and press secretary for first lady Melania Trump, has resigned following violent protests at…

UC San Diego installs Covid-19 testing vending machines on campus

January 6, 2021 5:19 PM CNN

Students and staff at the University of California, San Diego, can now get Covid-19 tests by picking them up — from vending machines. The…