What we know about weekend protests: National Mall closed; states brace for possible violence
Following the Jan. 6 pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials nationwide up security ahead of possible intense weekend protests. Latest news.
Trump leaves White House with his lowest-ever approval rating after Capitol riot, impeachment
Nearly two-thirds, 68%, of the respondents in a new poll from the Pew Research Center said Trump should not remain a major national political figure.
Capitol riot investigators focus on police officers, first responders in lawless fray
Ongoing investigations of the Capitol Riot are focusing on police officers and other first responders
States put smokers in line for the Covid-19 vaccine, sparking frustration among those lower in priority
Federal guidelines recommend that smokers under the age of 65, considered high-risk for severe Covid-19 symptoms, be eligible for the vaccine in early phases of distribution, frustrating essential workers lower in the priority line.
Golfer loses Ralph Lauren endorsement deal after homophobic slur
Ralph Lauren has ended its endorsement deal with Justin Thomas after his use of a homophobic slur at last week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions.
US takes back its assertion that Capitol rioters wanted to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials
Justice Department prosecutors have formally walked back their assertion in a court filing that said Capitol rioters sought to “capture and assassinate elected officials.”
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals he tested positive for COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns, whose mother and six other family members died of COVID-19 last year, revealed Friday that he tested positive himself.
Teachers wait for Covid vaccines
Teacher Naseeb Gill has been through a full range of reactions since the pandemic closed down in-person learning 10 months ago.
‘They want to take your speech away,’ censorship cry unites Trump supporters and extremists after Capitol attack
Outcry over censorship on social media is uniting extremist groups and Trump supporters, increasing the likelihood of violence on Inauguration Day.
National Rifle Association, at center of heated national gun debate, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The National Rifle Association, which has been at the center of the nation’s most heated debates over gun control, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Known as a no nonsense leader, this retired general will soon review Capitol security
The review of US Capitol security in the wake of this month’s riots will be handled by retired Lt. General Russel Honoré, the widely praised former commander of the First Army who became a household name as he coordinated relief efforts in New Orleans …
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