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January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: Georgia governor calls riot in DC a 'disgrace'

The Latest on the

January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

Ossoff seals Democrats' sweep; will be youngest US senator

ATLANTA (AP) — As a teenager, Jon Ossoff was inspired by the pivotal role John Lewis played in the fight for racial equality when the civil rights icon was in his early 20s.

January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

Pence defies Trump and says he can't reject electoral votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence acknowledged Wednesday he does not have the power to throw out the electoral votes that will make Democrat Joe Biden the next president in two weeks, dashing Trump's baseless hopes that Pence somehow could find a way to keep him in office.

January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

New Illinois congresswoman: 'Hitler was right on one thing'

CHICAGO (AP) — Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans Wednesday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech a day earlier outside the U.S. Capitol.

January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

VT US Rep Welch feared his safety during assault on Congress

Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives said Wednesday he feared for his safety while watching protesters trying to break into the House chamber.

January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of violence at U.S. Capitol shock world

A mob invading the U.S. Capitol. Police officers with guns drawn inside the House of Representatives. Lawmakers hiding from intruders seeking to overturn a national election.

January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

8 Pa. House GOP members to oppose Biden's electoral votes

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Eight Republican members of Congress from Pennsylvania, falling in line with President Donald Trump, said that they will oppose the state's electoral votes being cast Wednesday for President-elect Joe Biden.

January 6, 2021 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: Quebec imposing 8 p.m. curfew beginning Saturday

MONTREAL — Quebec premier is imposing a provincewide 8 p.m. curfew beginning Saturday as a way to curb surging coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

Stocks rally, despite protests in DC, on hopes for stimulus

Wall Street rallied Wednesday on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, though the enthusiasm was dampened by

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

World leaders express shock at 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 leadership.

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

Statehouses evacuate amid protests in support of Trump

Protesters who back President Donald Trump massed outside statehouses from Georgia to New Mexico on Wednesday, leading to some evacuations as cheers rang out in reaction to the news that pro-Trump demonstrators had

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

The Latest: Pro-Trump demonstrators swarm capitals across US

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

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

Trump backers protest at Louisiana Capitol, but peacefully

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Capitol's doors were briefly locked to the public Wednesday and some elevators turned to restricted access as dozens of President Donald Trump's supporters gathered on the steps to oppose congressional recognition of President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

The Latest: Israeli Cabinet to tighten coronavirus lockdown

JERUSALEM — The Israeli Cabinet has agreed to tighten a lockdown in hopes of slowing a raging coronavirus outbreak.

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority — as final votes were counted Wednesday, serving President Donald Trump a stunning defeat in his turbulent final days in office while dramatically improving the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s progressive agenda.

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

The Latest: 5 weapons recovered, 13 arrests at DC protests

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

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

Indiana expands virus shots to those 80 and older this week

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coronavirus vaccinations will start becoming available to Indiana residents 80 and older starting Friday as state health officials start expanding access to those shots.

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

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.

January 6, 2021 2:36 p.m.

Trump tells backers to 'go home' after Capitol stormed

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump told his supporters on Wednesday to “go home” after they stormed the Capitol in protest of his reelection defeat, but he also praised their mission even after it had erupted in violence and suggested it was justified.

January 6, 2021 2:06 p.m.

The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: