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As the Georgia Runoffs Arrive, a New Book Says the Senate Is Broken
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2021 12:00
In "Kill Switch," Adam Jentleson explains how the Senate has become a place where ambitious legislation goes to die.
19-year-old Fort Bliss soldier found dead in barracks
New York Post - 4 Jan 2021 05:41
A 19-year-old Fort Bliss soldier was reportedly found dead Thursday on the Texas Army base. Asia Graham, 19, a North Carolina native, was located inside her room in the barracks, officials told KHOU. It was not immediate...
Trump demands Georgia secretary of state 'find' enough votes to hand him win
ABC News - 4 Jan 2021 04:45
In an hour-long phone call Saturday, President Trump repeatedly pressured Georgia's secretary of state to try to overturn his electoral loss in November.
Biden Plans Minimalist Trip From Capitol to White House on Inauguration Day
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2021 05:07
Joe Biden's inaugural committee suggested the traditional crowd-lined ride down Pennsylvania Avenue would be replaced by a "virtual parade."
Kyle Rittenhouse shooting victims to sue for $20M, as district attorney mulls charges in Jacob Blake death
NY Daily News - 4 Jan 2021 06:58
Victims and family members of those allegedly shot by Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin during August protests are suing authorities for law enforcement's "intentional acts of negligence" during protests at the poli...
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to GOP Reps. Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan
CNN - 4 Jan 2021 05:03
Before he leaves office, President Donald Trump will award the nation's highest civilian honor to two of his most vocal political allies who defended him throughout his impeachment, Rep. Devin Nunes of California and Rep...
All 10 living former defense secretaries declare US election is over
CNN - 4 Jan 2021 04:29
All 10 living former US defense secretaries declared that the US presidential election is over in a forceful public letter published in The Washington Post on Sunday as President Donald Trump continues to deny his electi...
FEMA calculates riskiest, safest places in US
New York Post - 4 Jan 2021 17:49
Spending her life in Los Angeles, Morgan Andersen knows natural disasters all too well. In college, an earthquake shook her home hard. Her grandfather was affected by recent wildfires in neighboring Orange County. "It's ...
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment at Key Nuclear Facility
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2021 15:57
The move is another step toward producing a nuclear weapon at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. Iran also seized a South Korean vessel.
In Reversal, Pentagon Announces Aircraft Carrier Nimitz to Remain in Middle East
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2021 05:51
The acting defense secretary abruptly reversed his previous order to redeploy the Nimitz, which he had done over the objections of his top military advisers.
Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats
CNN - 4 Jan 2021 05:44
Days after ordering a United States aircraft carrier out of the Middle East, the country's acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller has reversed that decision, instructing the USS Nimitz to remain in place due to p...
Why Trump's last gasp effort on Jan. 6 to overturn the election is destined to fail
NY Daily News - 4 Jan 2021 06:10
Having failed repeatedly to undo the election results in court, Trump is putting faith in the outlandish idea that Congress will invalidate Joe Biden's victory when lawmakers convene for a joint session on Wednesday to f...
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma not seen since attack on officials, skips his TV show
New York Post - 4 Jan 2021 15:32
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has not been seen for more than two months after publicly attacking Beijing finance officials -- even skipping his own reality show, according to reports.
Body of missing 18-year-old kayaker found in Long Island
New York Post - 4 Jan 2021 05:39
An 18-year-old kayaker who went missing on Long Island was found dead hours later, officials said Sunday. Raistlin Ruther, of Riverhead, took his blue kayak out in Jamesport, NY., at around 8 a.m. on Saturday and never r...
Brian Urquhart, early leader of United Nations, dies at 101
ABC News - 4 Jan 2021 05:26
He played a central role in developing the U.N. practice of peacekeeping.
Businessman and family die when plane hits Michigan house
ABC News - 4 Jan 2021 05:24
A small plane crashed into a house in southeastern Michigan.
Militants attack bus in central Syria, killing 9
ABC News - 4 Jan 2021 05:21
Syrian state media says militants have ambushed buses traveling down a highway.
Attacks on 2 villages in Niger kill at least 100 people
ABC News - 4 Jan 2021 05:18
Islamic extremists staged attacks on 2 villages in Niger near border with Mali.
California city to remove public seating as coronavirus cases spike
New York Post - 4 Jan 2021 04:52
A city nearLos Angelesis closing outdoor seating spaces on public property starting Sunday evening amid a spike inCOVID-19 casesacross the county. The city, Manhattan Beach, is located along the Southern California coast...
Trump Repeats Debunked Election Claims in Call With Georgia Official
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2021 04:42
The president recited a number of viral online falsehoods involving dead voters, Dominion voting machines, shredded ballots and a water leak, among other baseless claims of fraud.
Multiple people shot at Miami park, police say
New York Post - 4 Jan 2021 04:38
Several people were shot at a Miami park on Sunday night, police said. Officers responded to the area near Little River Park for “a shooting with multiple victims,” according to Miami-Dade police. “My officers are ...
A suburban Chicago man chased down his stolen car with 2 teens inside, then shot them both, one fatally, after a struggle
Chicago Tribune - 4 Jan 2021 01:06
Two 17-year-old boys were shot early Sunday, one of them fatally, after they were confronted by a man claiming the teens had stolen his vehicle.