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    • Twitter temporarily suspends GOP lawmaker

      Twitter temporarily suspends GOP lawmaker

      Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who supported President Trump's efforts to overturn the election, recently tweeted a slew of false claims about voter fraud in Georgia.

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      • Chicago gunman leaves 4th victim dead after shootings

        Chicago gunman leaves 4th victim dead after shootings

      • Music pioneer, convicted murderer Spector dead at 81

        Music pioneer, convicted murderer Spector dead at 81

      • Census decision deals blow to Trump efforts on House seats

        Census decision deals blow to Trump efforts on House seats

      • There's 1 Trump adviser Biden likely won't replace

        There's 1 Trump adviser Biden likely won't replace

      • Biden camp responds to op-ed on telling Trump secrets

        Biden camp responds to op-ed on telling Trump secrets

    • Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
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      BBC

      Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government

      They destroyed black-owned businesses, murdered black residents, and forced the elected local government - a coalition of white and black politicians - to resign en masse. Historians have described it as the only coup in US history. Its ringleaders took power the same day as the insurrection and swiftly brought in laws to strip voting and civil rights from the state's black population.

    • Congresswoman's spokesman quits less than 2 weeks into term
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      Associated Press

      Congresswoman's spokesman quits less than 2 weeks into term

      The spokesman for Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has quit less than two weeks after she was sworn into office, saying he was prompted to by the insurrection at the nation's Capitol. Ben Goldey confirmed his departure to The Colorado Sun after it was first reported on Saturday by Axios. The Sun reported that Goldey did not respond to additional questions, but he told Axios he was leaving in the wake of a deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

      • Communications director for gun-toting congresswoman quits
        Communications director for gun-toting congresswoman quits
        Axios
      • Aide to Lauren Boebert resigns following Capitol riots
        Aide to Lauren Boebert resigns following Capitol riots
        The Independent
    • Distrust, division and doubt cloud Palestinian election call
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      Reuters

      Distrust, division and doubt cloud Palestinian election call

      Beset by political infighting, split between three territories and distrustful of their institutions, many Palestinians are sceptical that their first national elections in 15 years will bring change - or even happen at all. President Mahmoud Abbas said on Friday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held later this year in a bid to heal long-standing divisions. The announcement is widely seen as a gesture aimed at pleasing U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, with whom the Palestinians want to reset relations after they reached a low under Donald Trump.

      • Divisions and doubt cloud Palestinian election
        Divisions and doubt cloud Palestinian election
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      • Explainer: Road to Palestinian vote full of obstacles
        Explainer: Road to Palestinian vote full of obstacles
        Associated Press
    • China builds hospital in 5 days after surge in virus cases
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      Associated Press

      China builds hospital in 5 days after surge in virus cases

      China on Saturday finished building a 1,500-room hospital for COVID-19 patients to fight a surge in infections the government said are harder to contain and that it blamed on infected people or goods from abroad. The hospital is one of six with a total of 6,500 rooms being built in Nangong, south of Beijing in Hebei province, the official Xinhua News Agency said. China had largely contained the coronavirus that first was detected in the central city of Wuhan in late 2019 but has suffered a surge of cases since December.

    • A couple of Capitol rioters told the FBI an officer shook their hands and said 'it's your house now' as insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol
      U.S.
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      A couple of Capitol rioters told the FBI an officer shook their hands and said 'it's your house now' as insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol

      Two Capitol rioters claim an officer told them "It's your house now" as hundreds stormed the Capitol on January 6. Bobby Bauer and a relative were identified as among those who breached the US Capitol after an unknown caller tipped the FBI's National Threat Operations Center. Bauer told authorities an officer "grabbed his hand, shook it, and said, 'It's your house now."

      • FBI Shares Photos Of Suspects Who Surrounded And Beat DC Officer During Capitol Riot
        FBI Shares Photos Of Suspects Who Surrounded And Beat DC Officer During Capitol Riot
        HuffPost
      • Capitol rioters taking selfies leave digital trail of 140,000 images under FBI investigation
        Capitol rioters taking selfies leave digital trail of 140,000 images under FBI investigation
        The Independent
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      Indonesia quake dead pulled from under rubble

      An aftershock jolted Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Saturday (January 16) as rescue workers combed the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors after an earthquake killed over 40 people Friday and sent thousands of residents fleeing in panic. The country's disaster mitigation agency said no damage or casualties were reported from Saturday's magnitude-5.0 tremor in the West Sulawesi districts of Mamuju and Majene, which shook the area a day after the magnitude-6.2 quake.

    • Iran fires long-range missiles into Indian Ocean in military drill: media
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      Reuters

      Iran fires long-range missiles into Indian Ocean in military drill: media

      Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday fired long-range ballistic missiles into the Indian Ocean on the second day of a military exercise, state media reported. The drill, which comes in the waning days of high tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, was conducted in the country's central desert region. "One of our most important defence policy goals is to use long-range ballistic missiles against enemy warships, including aircraft carriers and warships," state media quoted Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami as saying.

    • Mexico says it's OK with getting less Pfizer vaccine for now
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      Associated Press

      Mexico says it's OK with getting less Pfizer vaccine for now

      President Andrรฉs Manuel Lรณpez Obrador said Sunday that his government has agreed with a U.N. proposal to delay shipments of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to countries like Mexico that had exiting purchase agreements, in order to get more doses to poorer countries quicker. Lรณpez Obrador said the delayed shipments would be made up later. โ€œAnyway, that won't change our plan, because we are already seeking out other vaccines,โ€' Lรณpez Obrador said, referring to the AstraZeneca vaccine as well as the Chinese CanSino and Russian Sputnik V vaccines, neither of which has been approved for use yet.

      • Lebanon signs with Pfizer for 2.1 million vaccine doses
        Lebanon signs with Pfizer for 2.1 million vaccine doses
        Associated Press
      • Brazilian approval of Sputnik V vaccine delayed by missing data
        Brazilian approval of Sputnik V vaccine delayed by missing data
        Reuters
    • Israel OKs hundreds of settlement homes in last-minute push
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      Associated Press

      Israel OKs hundreds of settlement homes in last-minute push

      Israeli authorities on Sunday advanced plans to build nearly 800 homes in West Bank settlements, in a last-minute surge of approvals before the friendly Trump administration leaves office later this week. COGAT, the Israeli defense body that authorizes settlement construction, confirmed the approvals, which drew swift condemnations from the Palestinians. The anti-settlement monitoring group Peace Now said that over 90% of the homes lay deep inside the West Bank, which the Palestinians seek as the heartland of a future independent state, and over 200 homes were located in unauthorized outposts that the government had decided to legalize.

    • SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' engine test ends early
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      BBC

      SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' engine test ends early

      A critical engine test for Nasa's new "megarocket" has ended early, but the agency denied it amounted to a failure. Shortly before 22:30 GMT (17:30 EST) on Saturday, the four engines ignited, burning for more than a minute before the event was aborted. The core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) was being evaluated at Stennis Space Center, in Mississippi.

      • NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test
        NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test
        Reuters
      • NASA stages test of its next huge rocket
        NASA stages test of its next huge rocket
        Axios
    • How Republicans Are Warping Reality Around the Capitol Attack
      Politics
      The New York Times

      How Republicans Are Warping Reality Around the Capitol Attack

      Immediately after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, all corners of the political spectrum repudiated the mob of President Donald Trump's supporters. In one of the ultimate don't-believe-your-eyes moments of the Trump era, these Republicans have retreated to the ranks of misinformation, claiming it was Black Lives Matter protesters and far-left groups like antifa who stormed the Capitol โ€” in spite of the pro-Trump flags and QAnon symbology in the crowd. Others have argued that the attack was no worse than the rioting and looting in cities during the Black Lives Matter movement, often exaggerating the unrest last summer while minimizing a mob's attempt to overturn an election.

    • Egypt unveils ancient funerary temple south of Cairo
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      Associated Press

      Egypt unveils ancient funerary temple south of Cairo

      Egypt's former antiquities minister and noted archaeologist Zahi Hawass on Sunday revealed details of an ancient funerary temple in a vast necropolis south of Cairo. Hawass told reporters at the Saqqara necropolis that archaeologists unearthed the temple of Queen Neit, wife of King Teti, the first king of the Sixth Dynasty that ruled Egypt from 2323 B.C. till 2150 B.C. Archaeologists also found a 4-meter (13-foot) long papyrus that includes texts of the Book of the Dead, which is a collection of spells aimed at directing the dead through the underworld in ancient Egypt, he said.

    • Iran asks watchdog not to publish 'unnecessary' nuke details
      World
      Associated Press

      Iran asks watchdog not to publish 'unnecessary' nuke details

      Iran urged the United Nations' nuclear watchdog to avoid publishing โ€œunnecessaryโ€ details on Tehran's nuclear program, state TV reported Sunday, a day after Germany, France and Britain said Tehran has โ€œno credible civilian useโ€ for its development of uranium metal. The report quoted a statement from Iran's nuclear department that asked the International Atomic Energy Agency to avoid publishing details on Iran's nuclear program that may cause confusion. It is expected the international atomic energy agency avoid providing unnecessary details and prevent paving ground for misunderstandingโ€ in the international community, the statement said.

    • Federal authorities arrest the mother of Tennessee man who was pictured holding plastic restraints during Capitol riots
      U.S.
      INSIDER

      Federal authorities arrest the mother of Tennessee man who was pictured holding plastic restraints during Capitol riots

      The mother of the man who was pictured with plastic zip-tie restraints during the Capitol riots was arrested and charged by the FBI. Lis Eisenhart was arrested in Nashville on Saturday. According to an affidavit, footage from the riot revealed that both Eisenhart and Munchel appeared to be "holding flex cuffs in each of their hands" while following a violent mob who were chasing two Capitol police officers during the siege.

      • Mom Of 'Zip Tie Guy' In Capitol Mob Arrested In Nashville
        Mom Of 'Zip Tie Guy' In Capitol Mob Arrested In Nashville
        HuffPost
      • Mom of โ€˜zip tie guyโ€™ arrested for her role in US Capitol insurrection, feds say
        Mom of โ€˜zip tie guyโ€™ arrested for her role in US Capitol insurrection, feds say
        Miami Herald
    • Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies
      Politics
      BBC

      Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies

      Details are emerging of a raft of executive orders planned by US president-elect Joe Biden as soon as he takes office this week. Mr Biden will issue decrees to reverse President Trump's travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord on his first day, US media report. All 50 US states are on high alert for possible violence in the run-up to the inauguration ceremony, with National Guard troops deployed in their thousands to guard Washington DC.

      • Biden plans 'roughly a dozen' Day One executive actions: aide
        Biden plans 'roughly a dozen' Day One executive actions: aide
        Reuters
      • In inaugural address, Biden will appeal to national unity
        In inaugural address, Biden will appeal to national unity
        Associated Press
    • The pandemic devastated airlines in 2020 and forced many out of business - here's the most notable that didn't make it to 2021
      Business
      Business Insider

      The pandemic devastated airlines in 2020 and forced many out of business - here's the most notable that didn't make it to 2021

      All 11 major US airlines remained intact but smaller regional carriers were forced to close or merge due to the drop in travel demand. A surprise announcement in February that the promising Qatar Airways-backed Air Italy would be liquidated set the stage for a year of losses even before lockdowns grounded the world's airlines. In the US, all 11 major airlines remained intact but smaller regional carriers folded amid an unprecedented drop in passengers that remains low even into the new year.

    • Trump's presidency not just a blip in US foreign policy
      Politics
      Associated Press

      Trump's presidency not just a blip in US foreign policy

      President-elect Joe Biden's plan to scrap President Donald Trump's vision of โ€œAmerica Firstโ€ in favor of โ€œdiplomacy firstโ€ will depend on whether he's able to regain the trust of allies and convince them that Trumpism is just a blip in the annals of U.S. foreign policy. From Europe to the Middle East and Asia, Trump's brand of transactional diplomacy has alienated friends and foes alike, leaving Biden with a particularly contentious set of national security issues. Biden, who said last month that โ€œAmerica's back, ready to lead the world, not retreat from it,โ€ might strive to be the antithesis of Trump on the world stage and reverse some, if not many, of his predecessor's actions.

    • In Florida, are rich people jumping to the head of the COVID-19 vaccine line?
      U.S.
      USA TODAY Opinion

      In Florida, are rich people jumping to the head of the COVID-19 vaccine line?

      Last week TCPalm detailed how Piper's Landing Yacht & Country Club managed to get ahold of some 270 Moderna vaccines, courtesy of Mobile Medical Associates, which provides "concierge" in-home medical services. Mobile Medical is approved by the state to distribute the vaccine, and ownerย Laurie McCuen told TCPalm the firm already provides health care services to about 70 country club members/homeowners; 20ย wereย home-bound patients, and 50 have mobility issues. The other 200 vaccines went to other club members age 65 and up.

    • Norwegian health officials have adjusted their advice on who gets a COVID-19 vaccine as 29 frail elderly people die
      World
      Business Insider

      Norwegian health officials have adjusted their advice on who gets a COVID-19 vaccine as 29 frail elderly people die

      Norwegian health officials have changed their advice on who gets a COVID-19 vaccine after more than 25 elderly people with underlying health conditions died. According to the agency, "all deaths" are linked to the Pfizer vaccine, which was the only one available in the country until Friday. However, Norwegian officials maintain they are not alarmed and have advised individual doctors to decide who should receive a vaccine.

    • Ted Cruz's former staffers say they are 'disgusted' by his role in the US Capitol insurrection and his unflinching support of Trump, report says
      Politics
      Business Insider

      Ted Cruz's former staffers say they are 'disgusted' by his role in the US Capitol insurrection and his unflinching support of Trump, report says

      At least six of Sen. Ted Cruz's former aides have expressed their disgust at the recent actions of their former boss, according to New York Magazine's Intelligencer. Ted Cruz is under fire for spreading election misinformation, objecting to the results of the 2020 election being certified, and having fundraised during the US Capitol insurrection. Democratic lawmakers have called for Cruz to resign or to be removed from office.

      • Ted Cruz continues to condemn riots despite deep criticism
        Ted Cruz continues to condemn riots despite deep criticism
        KTRK โ€“ Houston
      • Group calls for Sen Ted Cruz's resignation at protest
        Group calls for Sen Ted Cruz's resignation at protest
        KTRK โ€“ Houston
    • Twitter suspends US congresswoman over election fraud claims
      Politics
      Associated Press

      Twitter suspends US congresswoman over election fraud claims

      Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican U.S. Congresswoman from Georgia who has expressed racist views and support for QAnon conspiracy theories online. Greene's account was suspended โ€œwithout explanation," she said in a statement, while also condemning big tech companies for โ€œsilencingโ€ conservative views. Before noon Sunday, Greene posted a clip from an interview with a local news outlet in which she condemned Georgia election officials and expressed support for debunked theories claiming that voting machines, absentee ballots and other issues led to widespread fraud in the state during the presidential election.

      • Twitter Temporarily Suspends QAnon Rep. For Election Disinformation, Inciting Violence
        Twitter Temporarily Suspends QAnon Rep. For Election Disinformation, Inciting Violence
        HuffPost
      • Twitter locks account of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican who promoted QAnon
        Twitter locks account of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican who promoted QAnon
        Reuters
    • A Virginia man arrested at a DC checkpoint with guns and ammo says he was just lost and made an 'honest mistake'
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      INSIDER

      A Virginia man arrested at a DC checkpoint with guns and ammo says he was just lost and made an 'honest mistake'

      A Virginia man arrested at a DC checkpoint and accused of having guns and a cache of ammunition says it was an "honest mistake," and he was simply a private security guard who got lost. Wesley Allen Beeler, 31, was released by a judge on Saturday and told The Washington Post he was licensed to carry the gun, and had an inauguration badge as he'd been working security gigs all week. Washington, DC, has dramatically ramped up security measures ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, just two weeks after Trump supporters violently stormed the US Capitol.

      • Virginia Man Arrested At D.C. Checkpoint With Gun, 500 Rounds Of Ammo: Reports
        Virginia Man Arrested At D.C. Checkpoint With Gun, 500 Rounds Of Ammo: Reports
        HuffPost
      • The Latest: Man arrested with handgun, ammo at DC checkpoint
        The Latest: Man arrested with handgun, ammo at DC checkpoint
        Associated Press
    • 72 tennis players in lockdown after virus cases on flights
      Sports
      Associated Press

      72 tennis players in lockdown after virus cases on flights

      The number of players in hard quarantine swelled to 72 ahead of the Australian Open after a fifth positive coronavirus test was returned from the charter flights bringing players, coaches, officials and media to Melbourne for the season-opening tennis major. Australian Open organizers confirmed late Sunday that the latest case involved a passenger on the flight from Doha, Qatar to Melbourne who was not a member of the playing contingent, But all 58 passengers, including the 25 players, now cannot leave their hotel rooms for 14 days. There were already 47 players, including Grand Slam winners, in hard quarantine after three positive tests were returned from a charter flight that arrived from Los Angeles and one from a flight that departed Abu Dhabi.

      • Australian Open: 47 players forced into strict quarantine after COVID-19 positives on flights
        Australian Open: 47 players forced into strict quarantine after COVID-19 positives on flights
        Yahoo Sports
      • Australian Open arrivals hit by 4 COVID-19 positive tests
        Australian Open arrivals hit by 4 COVID-19 positive tests
        The Associated Press
    • Politics
      FOX News Videos

      Gov. Hutchinson: Trump misled followers into believing election was rigged, resulted in attack on Capitol

      Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark. joins Chris Wallace on 'Fox News Sunday.

    • Kanye West's Yeezy sues former intern for allegedly breaching NDA by sharing confidential photos on Instagram
      Business
      INSIDER

      Kanye West's Yeezy sues former intern for allegedly breaching NDA by sharing confidential photos on Instagram

      Yeezy LLC has sued a former intern, Ryan Inwards, for allegedly breaching a non-disclosure agreement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The complaint claimed Inwards breached the NDA by posting confidential Yeezy photographs on Instagram. Yeezy LLC is reportedly seeking $500,000 in liquidated damages and punitive damages.

    Why Democrats won in Georgia
    • โ€œIf youโ€™re looking to win elections, it is probably best not to urge your supporters not to vote.โ€

    • โ€œWarnockโ€™s portrayal of himself as a dog lover, a means of overcoming white suspicions of Black men, smacked of pure genius.โ€

    • โ€œTrump has done damage to the Republican brand among suburban voters that goes well beyond just races where he is on the ballot.โ€

    • โ€œOnce more, Democrats must profusely thank activist Stacey Abrams.โ€

    • โ€œOverall, demographic trends show that the stateโ€™s electorate is becoming younger and more diverse each year.โ€

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