Montana gun bill would allow concealed carry at universities

HELENA, Mont (AP) — A new bill under consideration in the Montana House would relax restrictions on guns in the state by allowing concealed carrying of firearms on college campuses.

Justice Department, federal court system hit by Russian hack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and the federal court system disclosed on Wednesday that they were among the dozens of U.S. government agencies and private businesses compromised by a

New Mexico evacuated Statehouse amid pro-Trump protests

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Statehouse was largely evacuated on Wednesday as hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump gathered peacefully outside the building and violence broke out in the nation's Capitol in Washington, D.C.

More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.

Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence

In an unprecedented step, Facebook and

Denver election protest peaceful; city closes offices early

DENVER (AP) — Several hundred flag-waving supporters of President Donald Trump rallied peacefully Wednesday at the Colorado state capitol to protest Congress’ expected certification of Electoral College votes confirming Joe Biden's presidential win.

Browns' Stefanski: 'We've got to find a way' vs Steelers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Confined to his home before the season's biggest game, coach Kevin Stefanski vowed not to let COVID-19 stop him from getting the Browns ready for the playoffs.

Pennsylvania lawmaker joins familiar incumbent — her son

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — An incumbent Pennsylvania state representative was joined by a familiar face when lawmakers took the oath of office Tuesday — his own mother.

Ohio governor: Occupation of US Capitol an 'embarrassment'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday called the occupation of the U.S. Capitol an “embarrassment" that runs counter to actions in a nation of laws. He was joined by several other state leaders in condemning the violence.

Lawmakers vow to investigate police after Capitol breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how law enforcement handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol, questioning whether a lack of preparedness allowed a mob to occupy and vandalize the building.

Appeals court sends case against officers back to court

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A case against two Tacoma police officers accused of telling a woman to beat her 9-year-old grandson with a belt should not have been dismissed, an appellate court said Tuesday.

Legals for January, 7 2021

The Latest: Tempers flare as House debates PA electoral vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the

Capitol violence sparks a social media reckoning with Trump

All it took for social-media giants Twitter and Facebook to even temporarily bar President Donald Trump from addressing their vast audiences was a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, fueled by years of false statements, conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric from the president.

Insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was both stunning and predictable, the result of a Republican Party that has repeatedly enabled President Donald Trump's destructive behavior.

A year on, questions haunt Iran's downing of Ukrainian plane

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Navaz Ebrahim learned that a Ukrainian plane had fallen from the sky near Iran’s capital, she didn’t realize her older sister was on the flight. They had just spoken on the phone. Niloufar had promised her, like she always does, that everything was going to be alright.

The Latest: Senate quickly rejects challenge to Pa. electors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the

California hospitals prepping for grim COVID-19 choices

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California hospitals struggling with a skyrocketing coronavirus surge are trying to prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care for lack of staff and beds — and hoping they don't have to make that choice.

In Kashmir, empty grave for teenager killed by Indian forces

BELLOW, India (AP) — On a recent chilly winter day in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Mushtaq Ahmed shoveled the earth, laboriously digging a grave for his teenage son. There was, however, no body to be lowered inside.

Lawmakers vow to investigate police after Capitol breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how law enforcement handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol, questioning whether a lack of preparedness allowed a mob to occupy and vandalize the building.