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    • Poll: Majority favors barring Trump from office

      Poll: Majority favors barring Trump from office

      The survey found that 89 percent of Americans opposed the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, with 70 percent saying the president bears at least some responsibility for it.

      Two-thirds don't believe electoral fraud lies ยป
      • Feds execute Virginia gang killer with COVID-19

        Feds execute Virginia gang killer with COVID-19

      • Conspiracy theorists double down despite call for calm

        Conspiracy theorists double down despite call for calm

      • FBI tracking 'extensive' chatter about armed protests

        FBI tracking 'extensive' chatter about armed protests

      • 'Hero' officer who faced down Capitol mob set for honor

        'Hero' officer who faced down Capitol mob set for honor

      • Prosecutor: Capitol rioter aimed 'to take hostages'

        Prosecutor: Capitol rioter aimed 'to take hostages'

    • Fate of Biden agenda rests with Schumer in 50-50 Senate
      Politics
      Associated Press

      Fate of Biden agenda rests with Schumer in 50-50 Senate

      Chuck Schumer is used to drinking from a firehose. But the incoming Senate majority leader has never taken on such a torrent of challenges, with the opening days of both the Biden administration and Democratic control of the Senate coming at the very moment an impeachment trial gets underway. A 38-year veteran of Congress who first came to the Senate during President Bill Clinton's impeachment, Schumer is a 70-year-old bundle of energy with one overriding mandate: Help Joe Biden become a successful president.

      • Trump impeachment sets up politically perilous Senate trial, possibly threatening Joe Biden's agenda
        Trump impeachment sets up politically perilous Senate trial, possibly threatening Joe Biden's agenda
        USA TODAY
      • Democrats call on Schumer for speedy Trump impeachment trial
        Democrats call on Schumer for speedy Trump impeachment trial
        Axios
    • World
      Associated Press

      12 Pakistani police fired for not protecting Hindu temple

      Pakistani authorities sacked a local police chief and 11 other policemen for failing to protect a Hindu temple that was set on fire and demolished last month by a mob led by hundreds of supporters of a radical Islamist party, police said Friday. The punishments come amid government assurances to the Hindu community that the temple in Karak, a town in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, would be rebuilt. The attack took place after members of the Hindu community received permission from local authorities to renovate the temple.

    • Covid-19: Brazil hospitals 'run out of oxygen' for virus patients
      World
      BBC

      Covid-19: Brazil hospitals 'run out of oxygen' for virus patients

      Hospitals in the Brazilian city of Manaus have reached breaking point while treating Covid-19 patients, amid reports of severe oxygen shortages and desperate staff. The city, in Amazonas state, has seen a surge of deaths and infections. Health professionals, quoted by local media, warned "many people" could die due to lack of supplies and assistance.

      • Brazil's Amazonas state running out of oxygen as COVID-19 surges
        Brazil's Amazonas state running out of oxygen as COVID-19 surges
        Reuters
      • Amazon city scrambles to provide oxygen to COVID-19 patients
        Amazon city scrambles to provide oxygen to COVID-19 patients
        Associated Press
    • Scottish nationalists set for record majority, boosting independence push
      World
      Reuters

      Scottish nationalists set for record majority, boosting independence push

      Scottish nationalists are on course to win a record majority in elections for Scotland's devolved parliament that would start a new push for independence, an opinion poll published on Thursday showed. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister and head of the pro-independence Scottish National Party, will claim a mandate for another independence referendum if her party performs strongly in the elections scheduled for May 6. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who would have to agree to a new referendum, has said there is no need for a new vote after independence was rejected by Scottish voters in 2014.

    • World
      Christian Science Monitor

      Transatlantic alliance due for a reset. But what about China?

      As tweets go, certainly by the standards of the outgoing Trump administration, it was downright benign, the cyber equivalent of a tap on the shoulder. The tweet came from Jake Sullivan, Mr. Biden's choice for national security adviser. Mr. Sullivan chose his words carefully, but he left little doubt he hoped the EU would hold off.

    • RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet
      Science
      Associated Press

      RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet

      NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature. "We've given it everything we've got, but Mars and our heroic mole remain incompatible,โ€ said the German Space Agency's Tilman Spohn, the lead scientist for the experiment. Astronauts one day may need to dig into Mars, according to NASA, in search of frozen water for drinking or making fuel, or signs of past microscopic life.

    • China builds new quarantine center as virus cases rise
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      Associated Press

      China builds new quarantine center as virus cases rise

      A city in northern China is building a 3,000-unit quarantine facility to deal with an anticipated overflow of patients as COVID-19 cases rise ahead of the annual Lunar New Year travel rush. State media on Friday showed crews leveling earth, pouring concrete and assembling prefabricated rooms in farmland in an outlying part of Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital of Hebei province, which has seen the bulk of the new cases. That recalled scenes from last year, when China rapidly built field hospitals and turned gymnasiums into isolation centers to cope with a then-spiraling outbreak in Wuhan, where the virus was first detected in late 2019.

    • Trump's team is reportedly trying to assemble a crowd for a 'major send-off' hours before Biden's inauguration
      Politics
      The Week

      Trump's team is reportedly trying to assemble a crowd for a 'major send-off' hours before Biden's inauguration

      President Trump is planning to exit the White House on the morning of Jan. 20, a few hours before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in a short distance away, CNN reports. "Eager for a final taste of the pomp of being president, Trump has asked for a major send-off," and "as one of their final acts, Trump's team is working to organize a crowd to see him off on the morning of Biden's inauguration, when he plans to depart Washington while still president" for a flight to Palm Beach, Florida, where his term will officially end at noon. There are 20,000 National Guard troops currently deployed or en route to Washington, D.C., ahead of Biden's inauguration, because the last crowd Trump drew to the White House morphed into an insurrectionist mob that stormed the Capitol.

      • Joe Biden inauguration: How to watch with friends and family on Yahoo
        Joe Biden inauguration: How to watch with friends and family on Yahoo
        Yahoo News
      • The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden
        The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden
        Yahoo Finance Video
    • More Inside Artist Jorge Pardo's Transformed Bushwick Carriage House
      Entertainment
      Architectural Digest

      More Inside Artist Jorge Pardo's Transformed Bushwick Carriage House

      When it came to the lighting in his home, Pardo drew inspiration from the insides of fruits, nuts, and seeds, as well as sea creatures and machine parts. Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest

    • Spain rejects virus confinement as most of Europe stays home
      World
      Associated Press

      Spain rejects virus confinement as most of Europe stays home

      While most of Europe kicked off 2021 with earlier curfews or stay-at-home orders, authorities in Spain insist the new coronavirus variant causing havoc elsewhere is not to blame for a sharp resurgence of cases and that the country can avoid a full lockdown even as its hospitals fill up. The government has been tirelessly fending off drastic home confinement like the one that paralyzed the economy for nearly three months in the spring of 2020, the last time Spain could claim victory over the stubborn rising curve of cases. Infection rates ebbed in October but never completely flattened the surge from summer.

    • German lockdown loopholes criticized as deaths hit new high
      World
      Associated Press

      German lockdown loopholes criticized as deaths hit new high

      Germany has too many loopholes in its coronavirus lockdown rules, the head of the country's disease control agency said as figures published Thursday showed the highest number of daily deaths since the start of the pandemic. The Robert Koch Institute said 1,244 deaths from COVID-19 were confirmed in one day up to Thursday, taking the total number to 43,881. There were also 25,164 newly confirmed cases, putting Germany's total known infections close to 2 million.

    • On guns, abortion and voting rights, Trump leaves lasting mark on U.S. judiciary
      Politics
      Reuters

      On guns, abortion and voting rights, Trump leaves lasting mark on U.S. judiciary

      When a U.S. appeals court declared that Florida could make it harder for convicted felons to vote - a ruling decried by civil rights activists - the impact of President Donald Trump's conservative judicial appointments was plain to see. The Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was divided 6-4 in the September ruling, with five Trump appointees in the majority. They ruled that the Republican-governed state could require felons to pay fines, restitution and legal fees after serving time and before casting ballots.

    • Florida is becoming a vaccine tourism destination as foreigners and out-of-staters head there to get a COVID-19 shot
      U.S.
      Business Insider

      Florida is becoming a vaccine tourism destination as foreigners and out-of-staters head there to get a COVID-19 shot

      Florida is offering COVID-19 vaccines to adults aged 65 and up, and it's not requiring proof of residency. The governor discouraged vaccine tourism, but he said it's OK for out-of-staters who winter in Florida to get vaccinated. Although many states are now expanding their eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 vaccine, Florida was one of the first to offer the shot to adults aged 65 and older.

      • Florida downplays reports of medical tourism for vaccines
        Florida downplays reports of medical tourism for vaccines
        Associated Press
      • Concerns over โ€˜vaccine tourismโ€™ grow as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
        Concerns over โ€˜vaccine tourismโ€™ grow as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
        ABC News Videos
    • Politics
      Reuters Videos

      Biden likely to end "silly trade war": Mahathir

      "I expect it to be different from Trump, because Trump knew practically nothing about Southeast Asia," Mahathir said in a interview recorded on Jan. 7 and broadcast at the Reuters Next conference on Thursday. "Trump used to be against almost every country, but now I think Biden would want to reverse that policy and have some understanding or friendly relations with many of the countries, which in the past have been quite supportive of America. "Biden had said in November that the United States will be "ready to lead" again on the global stage when he formally takes over on Jan. 20, after the world grappled with Trump's "America First" policy that antagonized allies and sparked a trade war wi...

    • Iranian Guard drones in drill mirror those in Saudi attacks
      World
      Associated Press

      Iranian Guard drones in drill mirror those in Saudi attacks

      Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard conducted a drill Friday that saw โ€œsuicide dronesโ€ crash into targets and explode, triangle-shaped aircraft that strongly resembled those used in a 2019 attack in Saudi Arabia that temporarily cut the kingdom's oil production by half. Iran has long denied launching the attack on the sites of Abqaiq and Khurais while Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels initially claimed the assault. However, the United States, Saudi Arabia and U.N. experts believe the drones were Iranian, likely launched amid an escalating series of incidents stemming from President Donald Trump's unilateral withdrew from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.

    • Melania Trump didn't know whether she'd be attending Biden's inauguration until the president tweeted that he'd skip it
      Politics
      Business Insider

      Melania Trump didn't know whether she'd be attending Biden's inauguration until the president tweeted that he'd skip it

      First lady Melania Trump found out that she wouldn't be attending President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration when her husband tweeted about it, CNN reported on Thursday. Before the president's tweet on January 8, the first lady wasn't sure whether he would break from tradition and refuse to attend, symbolically undermining the peaceful transfer of power. The first lady has largely remained quiet on her husband's campaign to overturn the 2020 election result but appeared to support his efforts by calling for "fair elections" after his loss.

      • DC Mayor asks public not to attend inauguration
        DC Mayor asks public not to attend inauguration
        Associated Press Videos
      • Melania snubs meeting Jill Biden as First Lady-to-be unveils advisors
        Melania snubs meeting Jill Biden as First Lady-to-be unveils advisors
        The Independent
    • Man convicted in 3 killings to be last executed under Trump
      U.S.
      Associated Press

      Man convicted in 3 killings to be last executed under Trump

      The last federal inmate facing execution before President Donald Trump leaves office was sentenced to death for the killings of three women in a Maryland wildlife refuge, a crime that led to a life sentence for the man who fired the fatal shots. Dustin Higgs, 48, who is scheduled to be executed on Friday at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, says nobody alleges he pulled the trigger. His lawyers have argued it is โ€œarbitrary and inequitableโ€ to execute Higgs while Willis Haynes, the man who fatally shot the women in 1996, was spared a death sentence.

      • U.S. appeals court rules two murderers with COVID-19 can be executed in Trump's final week
        U.S. appeals court rules two murderers with COVID-19 can be executed in Trump's final week
        Reuters
      • Virginia gang killer executed by U.S. despite Covid infection
        Virginia gang killer executed by U.S. despite Covid infection
        NBC News
    • UFC bouts return to Fight Island; McGregor back in octagon
      Sports
      Associated Press

      UFC bouts return to Fight Island; McGregor back in octagon

      By then, McGregor might know if another rematch is potentially on the table, this one against the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov, who called it quits in October with a 29-0 record after he retained his lightweight championship. McGregor's last loss was against Nurmagomedov in October 2018 in a bout known more a post-fight melee that spilled outside the octagon. Saddened by the recent death of his father and mentor, Nurmagomedov surprisingly retired in his prime after he beat Poirier in Abu Dhabi.

    • Lori Loughlin's husband is asking to serve the rest of his prison sentence at home after he spent 56 days in solitary confinement over COVID-19 concerns
      U.S.
      INSIDER

      Lori Loughlin's husband is asking to serve the rest of his prison sentence at home after he spent 56 days in solitary confinement over COVID-19 concerns

      Lori Loughlin's husband Mossimo Giannulli is serving five months in prison for his role in the college admissions scandal. He started his sentence at a prison in Lompoc, California, on November 19, and was immediately put into solitary confinement for a two-week isolation period to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But his lawyers say he ended up staying in solitary confinement for 56 days, which took a toll on his "mental, physical, and emotional well-being."

      • Lori Loughlin's Husband Mossimo Giannulli Wants To Finish 5-Month Prison Term At Home
        Lori Loughlin's Husband Mossimo Giannulli Wants To Finish 5-Month Prison Term At Home
        HuffPost
      • Mossimo Giannulli asks to finish prison sentence at home
        Mossimo Giannulli asks to finish prison sentence at home
        Associated Press
    • Stylists reveal the 11 fashion trends we'll be seeing everywhere this year
      Style
      INSIDER

      Stylists reveal the 11 fashion trends we'll be seeing everywhere this year

      Patrick Kenger, senior personal stylist with Pivot Image Consulting, told Insider that men's fashion will likely start to embrace high-waisted pants in 2021. "High-waisted pants have been popular for women, but men are starting to see that a higher waist can help them look leaner and taller," he said. Kenger also noted that men's fashion in 2021 may be influenced by more classic silhouettes from the 1950s and 1960s.

    • Jessie Schuster Transforms a Spacious SoHo Loft Inside an Old Factory Building
      Lifestyle
      Architectural Digest

      Jessie Schuster Transforms a Spacious SoHo Loft Inside an Old Factory Building

      The Manhattan-based interior designer preserved the element of gritty New York through a โ€œraw but elevatedโ€ renovation Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest

    • U.S.-China trade war has cost up to 245,000 U.S. jobs: business group study
      Business
      Reuters

      U.S.-China trade war has cost up to 245,000 U.S. jobs: business group study

      U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China has caused a peak loss of 245,000 U.S. jobs, but a gradual scaling back of tariffs on both sides would boost growth and lead to an additional 145,000 jobs by 2025, a study commissioned by the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) shows. The group, which represents major American companies doing business in China, said the study by Oxford Economics also includes an "escalation scenario" which estimates a significant decoupling of the world's two largest economies could shrink U.S. GDP by $1.6 trillion over the next five years. This could result in 732,000 fewer U.S. jobs in 2022 and 320,000 fewer jobs by 2025, it said.

    • Oshie has 3 points, Capitals open with 6-4 win at Buffalo
      Sports
      Associated Press

      Oshie has 3 points, Capitals open with 6-4 win at Buffalo

      Pete Laviolette was more pleased for his players โ€” young and old โ€” for kicking off the season on the right foot than he was getting a win in his debut as Washington's coach. โ€œIt is a lot more than just me,โ€ Laviolette said after earning his 638th career win and first in Washington, a 6-4 season-opening victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. T.J. Oshie had a goal and two assists in a game the Capitals never trailed but were in jeopardy of squandering a 4-1 lead before Jakub Vrana scored 46 seconds into the third period.

      • After dominant performance, Peter Laviolette 'liked everything about' his top line
        After dominant performance, Peter Laviolette 'liked everything about' his top line
        NBC Sports Washington
      • Peter Laviolette: 'It is not about me' after first win as Caps head coach
        Peter Laviolette: 'It is not about me' after first win as Caps head coach
        NBC Sports Washington
    • Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants
      Sports
      Associated Press

      Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants

      While quarterback Ben Roethlisberger played well for long stretches in his return from right elbow surgery, the running game disappeared over the second half of the season and finished dead last in the NFL in both yards rushing and yards per carry. I think when you are dead last in anything, it is (personnel and scheme),โ€ Tomlin said. "We better assess it as such.

      • Steelers part ways with OC Randy Fichtner, two other coaches
        Steelers part ways with OC Randy Fichtner, two other coaches
        Yahoo Sports
      • Steelers HC Mike Tomlin offers mixed messages about Ben Roethlisbergerโ€™s return
        Steelers HC Mike Tomlin offers mixed messages about Ben Roethlisbergerโ€™s return
        Steelers Wire
    • Trump impeachment: Republicans clash as Senate trial looms
      Politics
      BBC

      Trump impeachment: Republicans clash as Senate trial looms

      It comes as Mr Trump prepares to leave office and faces a trial in the Senate. The House of Representatives voted by 232 votes to 197 on Wednesday to impeach him for allegedly inciting rioters who stormed the Capitol last week. The FBI has warned of possible armed protests planned for Washington DC and all 50 US state capitals in the run-up to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

      • For a historic second time, House votes to impeach Trump
        For a historic second time, House votes to impeach Trump
        Yahoo News Video
      • Donald Trump Impeached For Second Time, Charged With 'Incitement Of Insurrection'
        Donald Trump Impeached For Second Time, Charged With 'Incitement Of Insurrection'
        HuffPost
    How can the vaccine rollout be sped up?
    • โ€œGovernors are being WAY too precious about who gets this vaccine.โ€

    • โ€œThe federal government needs to give states strict parameters for when their vaccine allocation must be administered.โ€

    • โ€œWhile public health leaders know what must be done, their critical work could be supported by a national COVID-19 Vaccine Corps.โ€

    • โ€œThe US vaccine campaign is not a disaster. Rather, I think it is predictably mediocre.โ€

    • โ€œThe best option may be to rely more on private industry.โ€

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