State lawmaker who filmed himself storming Capitol resigns
Republican Derrick Evans "committed no criminal act that day," his lawyer says.
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More cases of COVID strain first identified in U.K. found in New York
Cuomo called the fast-spreading strain "nothing short of frightening."
Man photographed carrying Pelosi's lectern has been arrested
"A search of open sources led law enforcement to Johnson, who is allegedly seen in a widely circulated photo inside the Capitol carrying the lectern," said the Justice Department.
Black female scientist at forefront of COVID-19 vaccine development
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett's interest in science started from an early age, but she never knew the difference she would make.
Lehigh University rescinds Trump's honorary degree
The full Board of Trustees affirmed the decision in a special session.
A person dies of COVID-19 every 8 minutes in Los Angeles County
"I'm asking for folks across America, if you can spare a doctor or a nurse, if you can spare anything, please send it here," said Los Angeles' mayor.
Twitter permanently bans Trump
The ban comes days after Twitter temporarily locking Mr. Trump's account.
8 million people to get prepaid cards with stimulus money
Cards will be mailed in envelopes with clearer identification than those in first round, which some people threw away.
Woman who falsely said Black teen stole her phone arrested
"SoHo Karen" accused him of taking her phone in a NYC hotel and was seen on video tackling him, was arrested in her home state of California.
Trump will not resign. Nor will he turn power over to Pence and ask for a pardon
He continues to inquire about his ability to pardon himself before he leaves office.
Alex Trebek's final "Jeopardy!" episode ends with sentimental tribute
A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on November 8.
Judge blocks wide-ranging asylum limits
The limits would have generally disqualified victims of gang violence, gender-based persecution and domestic abuse from U.S. asylum.
James Clyburn says "somebody on the inside" of Capitol was "complicit"
"Somebody on the inside of those buildings were complicit in this," the top Democrat said.
Pelosi pushes for Trump's resignation; Twitter suspends Trump
The articles of impeachment allege Mr. Trump engaged in "high crimes and misdemeanors by willfully inciting violence against the government" of the U.S.
Google, Apple suspend Parler for not moderating violent posts
The suspension comes as numerous posts erupted on the app calling for more people to inflict violence in Washington, D.C.
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
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Rubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in Iran
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
State seeks to block Pike's lawyers from inspecting execution drug
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
