Norristown Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Rupert, Marple, Tobias & More

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Looking to add to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Perhaps it's the right time to adopt a pet! During the coronavirus pandemic, facilities have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

In the search for your new fur child, consider starting at a local adoption center like Brendas Cat Rescue, where Drew the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a cat person, meet Rupert, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Rupert

  • Name: Rupert

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, 317 West Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Due to COVID, our adoption process has changed. All of the cats and kittens now fall under a general application..." Learn more

Marple

  • Name: Marple

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, 317 West Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Learn more

Tobias

  • Name: Tobias

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, 317 West Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Due to COVID, our adoption process has changed. All of the cats and kittens now fall under a general application..." Learn more

Max

  • Name: Max

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Francisvale Home For Smaller Animals, 328 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pug

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Max is an all around friendly guy! His favorite things include going for walks, playing and of course mealtime! However,..." Learn more

Drew

  • Name: Drew

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Brendas Cat Rescue, Philadelphia, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Tabby

  • Description: "This pretty girl is a petite bundle of delight and joy. Drew is also very sweet and affectionate. She loves..." Learn more

Nori

  • Name: Nori

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pawsibilities Animal Rescue, Skippack, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Russian Blue Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Nori is from a litter of 4 kittens that was found outside. They were very scared. Two of the kittens..." Learn more

Noelle

  • Name: Noelle

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pawsibilities Animal Rescue, Skippack, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Russian Blue Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Noelle is from a litter of 4 kittens that was found outside. They were very scared. Two of the kittens..." Learn more

Chooch

  • Name: Chooch

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Pawsibilities Animal Rescue, Skippack, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Chooch's owner passed away and he is looking for his new furever home!" Learn more

Bonnie

  • Name: Bonnie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Hello from the cutest little nugget, Bonnie! Bonnie is obviously a puppy. We got her and her dad together which..." Learn more

George

  • Name: George

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Mix

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Hello from george. He’s about 10 years old, which is super young in little dog years. He’s does best with..." Learn more

Emmi

  • Name: Emmi

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Emmi is a happy and sweet girl. She's young, she's playful, she's shiny, she beautiful, and she adoresssss dogs. We're..." Learn more

Kevin

  • Name: Kevin

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Hey guys- welcome Kevin! He’s a 2 year old German Shepard/pittie mix who loves other dogs and all people! Please..." Learn more

Kamala

  • Name: Kamala

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Philly Bully Team, Philadelphia , PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "It has been raining puppies lately! Kamala is about as cute as they come. She's has been getting super socialized..." Learn more

Mochi

  • Name: Mochi

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Main Line Animal Rescue, Phoenixville, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Mochi was brought to MLAR when her recent adopters found that she and their current dog weren't getting along well..." Learn more

Lyla

  • Name: Lyla

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Main Line Animal Rescue, Phoenixville, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "If you are interested in meeting any of our adoptable cats or kittens, please fill out an application. E-mails regarding..." Learn more

Franc

  • Name: Franc

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Coalition Of Delaware County, 3553 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Maine Coon Mix

  • Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Silly, Easy-Going, Ragdoll, Social Butterfly. Good with cats.OMG,..." Learn more

Tuppence

  • Name: Tuppence

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Coalition Of Delaware County, 3553 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Torbie Mix

  • Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Smart, Playful, Attention seeking and Lap cat. Good..." Learn more

Marc

  • Name: Marc

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Coalition Of Delaware County, 3553 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Agile-Sporty, Counter Surfer, Wrestler with his buddies, Runs..." Learn more

Milo

  • Name: Milo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: P Dot Al Dot S, P.O. Box 201, Broomall, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Sweet, sweet, sweet. This young male is gentle and very sweet. He is looking for his special person. Can you..." Learn more

Jane

  • Name: Jane

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: P Dot Al Dot S, P.O. Box 201, Broomall, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Jane is a really beautiful cat with amazing markings. She is super gentle and sweet too. She would love a..." Learn more

Pixie

  • Name: Pixie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: P Dot Al Dot S, P.O. Box 201, Broomall, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Little pixie is the cutest little Tortie with the biggest eyes. She is very friendly and likes to come up..." Learn more

Earl Gray

  • Name: Earl Gray

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: P Dot Al Dot S, P.O. Box 201, Broomall, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Beautiful, sweet, bunny soft ~ Earl Grey, was found shivering in the cold and dumpster diving for food the day..." Learn more

Katiana

  • Name: Katiana

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: P Dot Al Dot S, P.O. Box 201, Broomall, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Little K as we call her is a cutie patootie lap lover that will steal your heart. Don't let her..." Learn more

Bubbles, Buttercup and Blossom

  • Name: Bubbles, Buttercup and Blossom

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Helping All Little Pipsqueaks, Havertown, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Short-Haired

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Bubbles, Buttercup and Blossom are a trio of girls just waiting to fill that hole in your heart. They are..." Learn more

Kevin

  • Name: Kevin

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Stray Network Animal Rescue, Hatfield, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Kevin!! Kevin is incredibly cute and super laid back ! When Kevin came to us he had a skin..." Learn more

Maisey

  • Name: Maisey

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Stray Network Animal Rescue, Hatfield, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Meet MAISEY! MAISEY is an adorable Black and white lab mix she is full of love and energy! She’s loves..." Learn more

Remus

  • Name: Remus

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dog Town Rescue, 252 Bethlehem Pike, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Remus!If you have happened to come into our Colmar location in the past 6 months are so chances are..." Learn more

Frankie

  • Name: Frankie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dog Town Rescue, 252 Bethlehem Pike, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Frankie!Francesca, Frances, Frankie...she goes by many names but it all leads back to this adorable face!Frankie is that..." Learn more

Sakura

  • Name: Sakura

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Pooch Kaboose Inc, 303 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

  • Description: "8 monthsFemaleLab mixApply to Adopt me visit www.Poochkaboose.org Follow us on Facebook Pooch Kaboose or on Instagram..." Learn more

Gringo

  • Name: Gringo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Pooch Kaboose Inc, 303 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever

  • Description: "Male2 monthsLab mixApply to Adopt me visit www.Poochkaboose.org Follow us on Facebook Pooch Kaboose or on Instagram..." Learn more

Bailey

  • Name: Bailey

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Hi, my name is Bailey. I love to cuddle and be petted, rub up against people's legs, and I purr..." Learn more

Brooklyn

  • Name: Brooklyn

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet BrooklynBrooklyn is a sweet, shy, fuzzy young female approximately 6 months old. She loves to play and chase..." Learn more

Magnito

  • Name: Magnito

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet MagnitoMagnito is a sweet, shy, medium haired male approximately 9 months old. He loves to play and be..." Learn more

Cinco

  • Name: Cinco

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Playful Cinco!CInco is an approximately 6 ½ month old male that was rescued from the streets. He must have..." Learn more

Tucker

  • Name: Tucker

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "My name is Tucker! I was initially very scared at my foster home. Now that I’ve been in foster care..." Learn more

Janelle

  • Name: Janelle

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tortoiseshell Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "My name is Janelle! I was born outside to a feral mom. My littermate have been all adopted. It takes..." Learn more

Hunter

  • Name: Hunter

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Hi, my name is Hunter! I'm a beautiful gray tabby girl born indoors on September 26. My mom was found..." Learn more

Madeline

  • Name: Madeline

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Dilute Tortoiseshell Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "My name is Madeline. I am an almost 4 year old female dilute tortie. I was rescued from a farm..." Learn more

Peanut and Getty

  • Name: Peanut and Getty

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Description: "Our names are Peanut, a 2 year old orange tabby and white male kitty, and Getty, a 2 year old ..." Learn more

Harper -Adoption Pending!

  • Name: Harper -Adoption Pending!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "There is an adoption pending for Harper!Hi, my name is Harper! I'm a beautiful gray tabby girl born indoors..." Learn more

Meow Mix

  • Name: Meow Mix

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meow MixMeow Mix is a sweet, shy boy. He is approximately 9 months old and was living in a..." Learn more

Truffles

  • Name: Truffles

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Meet Truffles! She is a gorgeous dilute calico cat. Truffles was born approximately 1/8/2020. A friend that feeds a colony..." Learn more

Hannah

  • Name: Hannah

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Hi, my name is Hannah! I'm a beautiful gray tabby girl born indoors on September 26. My mom was found..." Learn more

Gucci

  • Name: Gucci

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Stray Cat Blues Inc, Colmar, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Gucci is an absolutely adorable 3 month old gray beauty. Who can resist this little face? Gucci and her sister..." Learn more

Koda-URGENT! SPECIAL NEEDS!

  • Name: Koda-URGENT! SPECIAL NEEDS!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Forever Home Animal Rescue, Spring City, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "COURTESY POST! URGENT! SPECIAL NEEDS! EMAIL HAPPYTAILS2001@GMAIL.COM if you can help!UPDATE: We need to find a foster home or..." Learn more

Miu Miu

  • Name: Miu Miu

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Forever Home Animal Rescue, Spring City, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Miu Miu (Thai for younger sister)!!! Miu Miu is a sweet and very playful 16 +/- wk old girl..." Learn more

Sisha

  • Name: Sisha

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Forever Home Animal Rescue, Spring City, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Meet Sisha !! Sisha is a sweet and very playful 16 +/- wk old girl who was rescued along with..." Learn more

Levi

  • Name: Levi

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Forever Home Animal Rescue, Spring City, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "MEET LEVI !!Levi came into our rescue after being caught in a trap that was set for when we..." Learn more

Margo

  • Name: Margo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Forever Home Animal Rescue, Spring City, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Margo is a gorgeous Blue Heeler about 11 mos old. Comes to us from Tennessee. She has a beautiful temperament,..." Learn more

Lucky

  • Name: Lucky

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Forever Home Animal Rescue, Spring City, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "PLEASE EMAIL KATYMK@PTD.NET FOR AN APPLICATION TO ADOPT.Lucky is a handsome, gray & white tuxedo! He is 1-2 years..." Learn more

Comet

  • Name: Comet

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Forever Home Animal Rescue, Spring City, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "PLEASE EMAIL KATYMK@PTD.NET FOR AN APPLICATION TO ADOPT.Comet is a handsome, gray & white tuxedo! He is 1-2 years..." Learn more

Belivue

  • Name: Belivue

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: To Love A Canine Rescue Inc, Kimberton, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Husky Siberian Husky Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Belivue!*BREED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*Breed: Siberian HuskyEstimated DOB: 12/12/2011Sex: Female - SpayedWeight: 46 lbs (Underweight) Rescued..." Learn more

Payton

  • Name: Payton

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: To Love A Canine Rescue Inc, Kimberton, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Meet Payton!Breed: Lab MixEstimated DOB: 04/28/2020Sex: Female - SpayedWeight: 35 lbsRescued From: SCThings to..." Learn more

Chops

  • Name: Chops

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: To Love A Canine Rescue Inc, Kimberton, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Chops!Breed: Lab/Pit bull MixEstimated DOB: 050/05/2020Sex: Male - NeuteredWeight: 45 lbs Rescued From: MSThings..." Learn more

Blakely

  • Name: Blakely

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: To Love A Canine Rescue Inc, Kimberton, PA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Blakely!*BREED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*Breed: Siberian HuskyEstimated DOB: 06/10/2020Sex: Female (will be spayed)Weight: 32 lbs (underweight)..." Learn more

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    The National Rifle Association said Friday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will seek to reincorporate in Texas, calling New York, where it is currently registered, a "toxic political environment." The big picture: The move comes just months after New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit to dissolve the NRA, alleging the group committed fraud by diverting roughly $64 million in charitable donations over three years to support reckless spending by its executives.Be smart: sign up FREE for the most influential newsletter in America. * The NRA then sued James in federal court, accusing her of violating its right to free speech. * Karl Racine, attorney general for Washington, D.C., filed a separate lawsuit in August against the gun lobby and its foundation "for misusing charitable funds to support wasteful spending by the NRA and its executives."What they're saying: "Today, the NRA announced a restructuring plan that positions us for the long-term and ensures our continued success as the nation’s leading advocate for constitutional freedom – free from the toxic political environment of New York," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said in letter to members and supporters Friday. * "The plan can be summed up quite simply: We are DUMPING New York, and we are pursuing plans to reincorporate the NRA in Texas," LaPierre added. * "Under the plan, the NRA will continue what we’ve always done – confronting anti-gun, anti-self-defense and anti-hunting activities and promoting constitutional advocacy that helps law-abiding Americans." * "Our work will continue as it always has. No major changes are expected to the NRA’s operations or workforce. " LaPierre also claimed Friday that the NRA is "as financially strong as we have been in years," despite the organization laying off or furloughing dozens of employees, canceling its national convention and cutting salaries last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, per AP. * A spokesperson for the NRA said in May that like "every other business and nonprofit, we are forced to make tough choices in this new economic environment," per AP. * In its bankruptcy petition filed in Texas, the NRA listed assets and liabilities of as much as $500 million each, Bloomberg reported. Go deeper: The NRA's dwindling political influenceEditor's note: This story has been updated with additional details. Get smarter, faster with the news CEOs, entrepreneurs and top politicians read. Sign up for Axios Newsletters here.

  • North Korea unveils 'world's strongest weapon' at military parade

    Wearing a giant furry hat, black leather jacket and a beaming smile, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un introduced “the world’s strongest weapon” – a new submarine-launched ballistic missile – at a nighttime parade on Thursday in Pyongyang. The display of North Korea’s military might followed a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party, during which leader Kim denounced the United States as his country's “foremost principal enemy” and vowed to strengthen the North’s nuclear war deterrent. On Friday, the reclusive regime’s state media released 100 photos of a mass celebration of the national armory, including tanks and rocket launchers, all flanked by rows of marching soldiers, noticeably not wearing masks. Military aircraft were illuminated by LED lights as they flew overhead in formation. “They’d like us to notice that they’re getting more proficient with larger solid rocket boosters,” tweeted Ankit Panda, a North Korea expert and author of ‘Kim Jong Un and the Bomb’, as the parade unfolded in Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung square. As the spectacle reached its climax, the military rolled out what analysts said appeared to be new variants of solid-fuel short-range ballistic missiles – which are more quickly deployed than liquid-fuelled versions - and four Pukguksong-class submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).

  • Trump supporter sued after refusing to pay $100 bet over election results

    A friendly $100 wager over the 2020 presidential election has landed in a Florida small claims court.

  • Army private charged in sexual assault of 19-year-old NC soldier who later died

    An Army private first class was arraigned on sexual assault charges before a military judge.

  • Capitol rioters intended to 'capture and assassinate elected officials,' prosecutors say

    Federal prosecutors in a new court filing reportedly point to "strong evidence" that rioters who stormed the Capitol building last week aimed to "capture and assassinate elected officials."The prosecutors included this assessment while asking a judge to detain Jacob Chansley, one of the men who was arrested and charged following the deadly Capitol riot, Reuters reports."Strong evidence, including Chansley's own words and actions at the Capitol, supports that the intent of the Capitol rioters was to capture and assassinate elected officials in the United States government," the prosecutors wrote.Supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol building on the day Congress was meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden's election win, leaving five people dead. Trump was subsequently impeached for a second time for "incitement of insurrection" after delivering a speech calling on his supporters to march to the Capitol building.The prosecutors in the filing reportedly wrote that the charges against Chansley "involve active participation in an insurrection attempting to violently overthrow the United States government," adding that the "insurrection is still in progress." They also revealed that Chansley, who was photographed wearing horns at Vice President Mike Pence's desk, allegedly left a note for Pence that warned, "it's only a matter of time, justice is coming," Reuters reports. The filing, Politico writes, "spells out clearly the government's view of an ongoing 'insurrection movement' that is reaching a potential climax as Biden's inauguration approaches." More stories from theweek.com Trump's vaccine delay is getting suspicious The worst-case scenario for America's immediate future Statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico only needs 50 votes

  • More Inside Artist Jorge Pardo's Transformed Bushwick Carriage House

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  • Wisconsin teen charged with killing infant daughter in woods

    A 16-year-old boy has admitted fatally shooting his newborn daughter and leaving her body inside a fallen tree in the woods in southern Wisconsin, according to prosecutors. Logan Kruckenburg-Anderson, of Albany, is charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. According to a criminal complaint, the teen took the infant shortly after she was born Jan. 5 to a wooded area in Albany, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) southwest of Milwaukee, placed her inside a fallen tree and shot her twice in the head.

  • Local newspapers turn on Lauren Boebert as 68 state politicians demand investigation into Capitol riot role

    Lauren Boebert is under fire for sharing details about the location of the House speaker during the Capitol riots

  • Millions won't get stimulus money before the IRS cut-off date

    A chunk of stimulus payments are missing in action, thanks to a mix up that put as many as 13 million checks into invalid bank accounts.Why it matters: The IRS (by law) was supposed to get all payments out by Friday. Now the onus could shift to Americans to claim the money on their tax refund — further delaying relief to struggling, lower-income Americans.Get smarter, faster with the news CEOs, entrepreneurs and top politicians read. Sign up for Axios Newsletters here.What's going on: The newest COVID-19 relief bill — signed in the final days of 2020 — mandated the $600 payment to those making up to $75,000 per year (or 150,000 for joint filers) get out by Jan. 15. * The fast turnaround meant “some payments may have been sent to an account that may be closed or, is or no longer active, or unfamiliar,” according to the IRS website.To get a sense of the speed: It took 19 days to distribute half the first-round payments last spring, but two-thirds of payments were out the door just a week after the latest bill became law, according to an analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. * Billions of those dollars are in the process of being returned to the IRS by tax preparers because of the error, though the IRS would not say how many payments were incorrectly deposited. * Jackson Hewitt estimates funds were deposited in 13 million accounts that were no longer open.How it works: These accounts are typically set up by tax prep companies, most often used by financially constrained taxpayers to get their refunds faster. * Some tax preparers told CNBC that the money would be deposited starting Feb. 1. What’s next: It’s up to those whose payments haven’t been disbursed by today to claim what’s owed on their tax return. * “You can wait until the money shows up, or you’re going to file your return and claim your money there,” Janet Holtzblatt, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center and former official at the Treasury Department’s Office of Tax Analysis, tells Axios. * “There’s going to be confusion” about which option to pick.Of note: Any refunds that also claim the earned-income tax credit — which offsets tax bills for lower income workers — can’t be issued before mid-February, prolonging the delay as the Washington Post points out.What to watch: The incoming Biden administration wants to issue another round of direct payments. Depending on the timing, the IRS could be juggling those checks at the height of tax season. * “I can never say with IRS that things are impossible, but it's going to be a challenge to get those payments out during filing season,” Holtzblatt says.You can check the status of your stimulus payment — and whether you can expect it by paper check, debit card or direct deposit — here.Be smart: sign up FREE for the most influential newsletter in America.

  • Pence has reportedly called Harris to offer congratulations for the 1st time

    Less than a week before the inauguration, Vice President Mike Pence has reportedly called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations.Pence and Harris spoke over the phone Thursday, with Pence congratulating the incoming vice president and offering "his belated assistance," The New York Times reported on Friday and The Associated Press confirmed.This is the first time Pence and Harris have spoken since their debate in October, and the call was "described as gracious and pleasant," the Times writes. President Trump has yet to speak with President-elect Joe Biden since the election, having spent more than two months falsely claiming to have won.Pence may invite Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, to the vice-presidential residence prior to next week's inauguration, according to the Times, though this is reportedly not set in stone due to scheduling issues created by the ongoing security concerns following last week's Capitol riot.Trump is reportedly expected to leave Washington, D.C. the morning of the inauguration. The president previously confirmed he will skip Biden's swearing-in, but Pence is expected to attend.More stories from theweek.com Trump's vaccine delay is getting suspicious The worst-case scenario for America's immediate future Statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico only needs 50 votes

  • Man gets life prison sentence for killing on college campus

    A white man who stabbed a Black college student to death at a bus stop on the University of Maryland’s flagship College Park campus was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for what prosecutors claimed was a racially motivated hate crime. Sean Urbanski, 25, apologized to the parents of 23-year-old Richard Collins III for the “horrible pain” he caused them and said he wishes he could “go back and change what happened” on the night in May 2017 when he killed the newly commissioned Army lieutenant. “There hasn’t been a day that’s gone by where I haven’t thought about what I’ve done to you, and if I could switch places with your son I would in a heartbeat,” Urbanski told Dawn and Richard Collins Jr. during a hearing conducted by video teleconference.

  • Biden nominates Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to DNC post

    Bottoms is set to be vice chair in charge of the campaign organization’s civic engagement and voter protection. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been nominated by President-elect Joe Biden as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. In the role, Bottoms would be in charge of civic engagement and voter protection.

  • ‘I need to protect myself in case there is a civil war’: Why middle-class America is arming up

    Brad Vercosa has passed Jimmy’s Sport Shop in Mineola, Long Island countless times, but last Thursday he approached the counter, still in his slippers, to buy his first gun. The construction company owner is one of nearly five million Americans who have purchased their first firearm over the past 12 months, driving what analysts are calling the greatest gun-buying spree in the country’s history. The seeds were sown with the onset of the pandemic last spring, and grew in response to Black Lives Matter demonstrations and pro-Trump rallies over the summer. But for many of Jimmy Gong’s customers in Mineola – a suburban village 20 miles east of the skyscrapers of Manhattan – the storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump demonstrators on January 6 was the inflection point. The following day is one of the busiest Gong, 46, can remember, even accounting for a 150 per cent rise in demand. And he expects business to keep booming. After Donald Trump’s impeachment on Wednesday, the FBI warned of possible armed protests and “domestic terrorism”, amid reports of armed far-Right groups planning to gather at all 50 state capitals and in Washington DC in the run-up to Joe Biden being sworn in as president.