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Melania Trump breaks her silence on Capitol riot, then hits back at critics
CNN - 11 Jan 2021 15:48
First lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on the Capitol insurrection incited by her husband in a letter posted on the White House website early Monday morning in which she lashes out at her critics and then condem...
A huge sinkhole, 66 feet deep and 21,500 square feet, opens in parking lot of Italian hospital, disrupting COVID-19 care
USA Today - 11 Jan 2021 04:12
An Italian hospital remained on backup power Sunday, two days after a massive sinkhole opened in the parking lot and disrupted COVID-19 treatment.
25 people being probed for terrorism over Capitol siege, congressman says
New York Post - 11 Jan 2021 05:40
At least 25 people are being investigated for terrorism in connection to last week's riot at the Captiol, a congressman said Sunday. The revelation was disclosed by Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, citing the Secretary of the A...
Army probing officer Emily Rainey who led group to deadly DC riots
New York Post - 11 Jan 2021 14:42
An Army psychological warfare officer is being investigated for busing people more than 300 miles to attend the Trump rally that turned into deadly riots at the Capitol, Army officials have confirmed. Capt. Emily Rainey,...
FBI Arrests 2 Men Seen With Zip Tie Restraints During U.S. Capitol Riot
The Huffington Post - 11 Jan 2021 02:40
Investigators said one man appeared to be holding "a white flex cuff, which is used by law enforcement to restrain and/or detain subjects."
Teenager Killed After Hand Grenade Bought at an Antique Mall Explodes
The New York Times - 11 Jan 2021 02:15
Officials said that more of the World War II-era grenades, which had been thought to be inactive, may have been sold this summer at an antiques mall in North Carolina.
Enraged Trump may lash out at big tech after Twitter ban
CNN - 11 Jan 2021 15:08
President Donald Trump is itching to lash out at Big Tech after many companies banned him from their platforms and could deliver public remarks at some point Monday but plans haven't been finalized, people familiar with ...
Mom posted heartbreaking message before Indonesian plane crashed into sea
New York Post - 11 Jan 2021 14:42
A young mother aboard the doomed Indonesian airliner that plunged into the sea off Jakarta with 62 people aboard posted a heartbreaking message before the tragedy, according to reports. Ratih Windania posted an Instagram...
Six inmates escape California jail using homemade rope
NY Daily News - 11 Jan 2021 01:21
Officials in California announced Sunday that six inmates had escaped a jail after accessing the roof and climbing down with a homemade rope.
Indonesian airliner's pilots reportedly did not declare emergency before crash
New York Post - 11 Jan 2021 15:25
National Transportation Safety Committee investigator Nurcahyo Utomo said recordings of conversations between the crew of the Sriwijaya Air flight bound for Pontianak and air traffic control were routine.
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here's what's happening Monday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area as CPS tries to start reopening
Chicago Tribune - 11 Jan 2021 15:25
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
In 1st sermon since Senate win, Warnock says U.S. can't change until it faces the 'sickness of our situation'
The Week - 11 Jan 2021 06:01
In his first sermon since winning his Senate race on Tuesday, Rev. Raphael Warnock told worshipers at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta that he wanted to talk to them about "God's victory over violence." On...
'He has the experience and skill': Biden picks former career diplomat William Burns for CIA director
USA Today - 11 Jan 2021 15:31
Burns, a career diplomat, will inherit the agency as cybersecurity and foreign policy become top priorities for the administration.
2 arrested for allegedly stealing vets' remains, using them in 'religious practices'
ABC News - 11 Jan 2021 14:48
Two men have been arrested after stealing remains of military veterans from a cemetery in Florida that they subsequently used for "religious practices."
In blow to Trump, golf's PGA strips major championship from Trump-owned course
ABC News - 11 Jan 2021 05:33
Donald Trump learned Sunday that he has lost one of his most valued relationships: his partnership with the Professional Golfers' Association.
Lisa Montgomery could become first woman to be federally executed in 67 years
CBSNews - 11 Jan 2021 02:26
Lisa Montgomery is the only woman on federal death row. She was convicted of the 2004 kidnap and murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnet, who was eight-months pregnant at the time. Thirteen years after Montgomery was sentenced the d...
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan suspends bid for another term but doesn't bow out
Chicago Tribune - 11 Jan 2021 19:39Pope Francis formally allows women to read at Mass -- but says they still can't be priests
NY Daily News - 11 Jan 2021 16:42
Pope Francis changed church law Monday to formally allow women to perform more duties at Mass, including reading the Gospel on the altar, but made it clear that they still cannot serve as priests.
NYC small landlords say new eviction moratorium gives tenants excuse to skip rent
NY Daily News - 11 Jan 2021 06:00How a String of Failures Led to the Capitol Siege
The New York Times - 11 Jan 2021 05:57
Poor planning among a constellation of government agencies and a restive crowd encouraged by President Trump set the stage for the unthinkable.
Miya Ponsetto charged with attempted assault for apparent on-camera attack of teen in New York City
CBSNews - 11 Jan 2021 17:36
In an exclusive interview, Gayle King spoke with Miya Ponsetto and attorney Sharen Ghatan, before Ponsetto's arrest last week.
31 TV shows to watch in 2021
The Week - 11 Jan 2021 19:35
If you're anything like me, quarantine has resulted in you watching a lot of TV. Thankfully, the reinforcements are here. Though the start of the 2021 TV season was always going to be a little weird, there are some great...