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Portugal great Ronaldo fails to score in a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo at the World Cup
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World …
Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence
In an unprecedented step, Facebook and
GOP Sens. Loeffler, Daines, Braun shift, say they won't object to Biden electors after pro-Trump attack on Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP Sens. Loeffler, Daines, Braun shift, say they won't object to Biden electors after pro-Trump attack on Capitol.
Pence says 'violence never wins,' McConnell decries 'attempted insurrection' as Congress resumes electoral count
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pence says 'violence never wins,' McConnell decries 'attempted insurrection' as Congress resumes electoral count.
The Latest: China locks down Hebei region for virus outbreak
BEIJING — New coronavirus cases in northern China’s Hebei province have more than doubled as officials move to lock down an area that is home to about 75 million people.
The Latest: Obama says violence at Capitol a moment of shame
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
Dems' Georgia alliance is diverse and broad. Is it durable?
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump came to the north Georgia mountains Monday night to gin up turnout in conservative strongholds and stave off the Democratic challengers who threatened the GOP’s Senate majority…
Activists seek laws after officer cleared in Blake shooting
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin prosecutor's decision not to bring charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back came as little surprise to some activists for racial justice, who predict laws must c…
Analysis: Trump's rage ignites mob assault on democracy
NEW YORK (AP) — The riotous mob that laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was the product of the destructive forces that President Donald Trump has been stirring for years, culminating in the disruption of a…
Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoric
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The storming of the U.S. Capitol is a jarring but natural product of years of violence and hateful rhetoric stoked by disinformation and conspiracy theories, experts on far-right extremism …
Biden urges restoring decency after 'assault' on democracy
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of “simple decency” as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certifying the resul…
The Latest: RNC says violence at Capitol is not 'patriotism'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
World leaders are appalled by storming of US Capitol
Leaders around the world condemned the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, expressing shock at the chaos unfolding in a country they once relied upon for global leader…
Twitter suspends Trump amid Capitol violence
In an unprecedented step,
The Latest: West Virginia lawmaker among rioters in Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election
WASHINGTON (AP) — A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut th…