California governor, state Assembly support removing Trump

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom added his support Monday for removing President Donald Trump from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.

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Officer on leave over DC rally says he did nothing wrong

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) — A Virginia police officer who was placed on leave after he went in his off-duty hours to events that culminated in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol says he did nothing wrong.

Radford, key backup on Indiana's basketball title team, dies

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Former Indiana star Wayne Radford, a prominent backup on the Hoosiers' 1976 unbeaten national championship team, has died. He was 64.

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House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol 'insurrection'

The Latest: Connecticut to open first mass vaccine site

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut will open its first mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the University of Connecticut’s football stadium within the next 10 days as the state prepares to administer shots to residents ag…

Arizona man charged in Capitol riot appears in court

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns made his first court appearance Monday.

Pandemic leaves Texas with $1B deficit as virus still surges

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget as the nation’s energy hub remains hampered by a slow recovery and a half-million fewer jobs than a ye…

Idaho company to block Facebook and Twitter for censorship

PRIEST RIVER, Idaho (AP) — An internet provider based in northern Idaho, says it will block Facebook and Twitter from its WIFI service for some customers due to claims of censorship.

Bears facing decisions on Pace, Nagy after wild-card loss

The Chicago Bears looked as if they were propping open a championship window when they captured the NFC North at 12-4 two years ago.

Carroll wants Seahawks to recommit to identity moving ahead

SEATTLE (AP) — Pete Carroll will always believe in the style of play that has made the Seattle Seahawks one of the top franchises over the past decade.

Some Mexico City restaurants reopen defying pandemic rules

MEXICO CITY (AP) — More than three weeks into Mexico City’s second pandemic shutdown some restaurants ignored official warnings and opened with limited seating Monday under the slogan “Open or Die.”

Delaware lawmakers ready to convene new session

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware lawmakers are set to begin a new legislative session with the promise of fresh debate on a variety of controversial social issues and uncertainty regarding the state’s finances amid the …

Jack Riley's hockey legacy lives on at West Point

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — It's been 35 years since the late Jack Riley retired as the hockey coach at Army, and his legacy continues.

Kansas lawmakers open session clouded by COVID, DC violence

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators opened their annual session Monday with new leaders in the Senate, new lawmakers in a quarter of the seats and a top Republican acknowledging that he's asked for extra securit…