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Man charged in Capitol riot was in a 2019 'sexy' farmer contest
New York Post - 26 Jan 2021 16:07
A Kentucky man who won fourth place in a "sexy" farmer contest has been charged with breaching the US Capitol, authorities said. Jordan T. Revlett, 23, of Island, was arrested Monday by the FBI in Owensboro on charges of...
This is what baby tyrannosaurs would have looked like when they hatched
New York Post - 26 Jan 2021 03:44
Baby tyrannosaurs were just about the size of Border Collies when they took their first steps — despite being able to grow up to 40 feet, according to a study published Monday. A team of paleontologist made the discove...
Video reveals eerily empty London amid strict COVID-19 lockdown
New York Post - 26 Jan 2021 19:12
It’s like a real-life “28 Days Later.” Eerie footage shows London almost completely deserted after a month of strict lockdown — including iconic locations used in the haunting 2002 movie about a raging virus. Foo...
$200,000 Settlement for Texas Man Pepper-Sprayed While Recording Son's Traffic Stop
The New York Times - 26 Jan 2021 05:26
An alleged racial profiling of a Latino man quickly escalated and led to the demotion of a police sergeant.
Why we need a bipartisan censure to deal with Trump, not another circus impeachment trial
USA Today - 26 Jan 2021 15:38
Instead of fracturing our country further, the Senate should censure Trump with a truly bipartisan vote.
Husband of teacher accused of sex romps with teen tells court marriage 'as strong as ever'
New York Post - 26 Jan 2021 05:37
The husband of Kandice Barber, the teacher accused of teen sex, has spoken out in her defense at her ongoing trial and decried evidence against her.
Biden doubts Senate will convict Trump, but says trial 'has to happen': report
New York Post - 26 Jan 2021 05:30
President Joe Biden does not believe the Senate will convict former President Donald Trump at his upcoming impeachment trial. Biden made the prediction in a brief off-camera interview with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins on...
Oklahoma lawmaker files bill that includes mask mandate
CBSNews - 26 Jan 2021 14:41
Rep. Jason Lowe was among the first Oklahoma lawmakers to test positive for the virus back in March.
CNN's John Avlon: Republicans offended by Biden's call for unity
CNN - 26 Jan 2021 15:18
CNN's John Avlon discusses how President Biden's call for unity during his inauguration has offended some Republicans.
Colombia's FARC party is changing its name to 'Comunes'
CNN - 26 Jan 2021 05:35
Colombia's FARC political party, formed after the guerilla group with the same acronym was disbanded, has announced that it is is changing its name to "Comunes," or "Commons" in English.
Analysis: Looming impeachment trial renews trauma of the Trump years
CNN - 26 Jan 2021 05:33
Five days into America's restored political normality, the stark delivery of an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate was a flashback to the horror of the Capitol insurrection and the...
In Israel, Infections Drop Sharply After One Shot of Vaccine
The New York Times - 26 Jan 2021 04:01
Initial studies show a significant drop in infections and hospitalizations after just one dose, and very few cases after two. Experts caution that the results are preliminary.
Ghislaine Maxwell wants charges dropped over Jeffrey Epstein plea deal
New York Post - 26 Jan 2021 16:32
Ghislaine Maxwell has asked a judge to toss the federal sex-trafficking charges against her, claiming she’s protected by Jeffrey Epstein’s 2007 non-prosecution agreement -- and that not enough black and Hispanic juro...
Senators to be sworn in for impeachment trial against former President Trump
CBSNews - 26 Jan 2021 14:58
U.S. senators will be sworn in Tuesday for the second impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump, setting the stage for arguments to begin in February. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the longest-serving D...
One-legged man suspected in two anti-Semitic acts of vandalism
NY Daily News - 26 Jan 2021 20:29
"We live in a time where hate, anti-Semitism, racism, other kinds of prejudice they are like the wildfires in California," warned rabbi Stephen Listfield
Dutch Rioters Clash With Police for Third Night Over Covid Curfew
Wall Street Journal - 26 Jan 2021 14:36
A third night of riots gripped several large Dutch cities after protests against a new curfew to curb the spread of coronavirus turned violent, further complicating the Covid-19 crisis management by a beleaguered governm...
Get the vaccine shot but do not throw away the mask to fight COVID-19
OpEdNews - 26 Jan 2021 06:31
This article is based upon insights from four top scientists from around the world on why all prevention measures are important along with vaccines (as of now) if we are to stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden administration to move forward with Harriet Tubman on the $20
CBSNews - 26 Jan 2021 05:55
White House Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department will move forward with an effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort was initiated by the Obama administration but then was stalled by the Trum...
Massive unemployment fraud scheme discovered in California
CBSNews - 26 Jan 2021 05:55
Charges have been filed in Southern California against several convicted felons over a unemployment fraud scheme. Billions of dollars in aid meant to help struggling Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic were alleged...
In Less Than a Minute, Biden Changes US-Russian Dynamics
Time - 26 Jan 2021 20:43
This article is part of the The DC Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox every weekday. It’s been a busy week in Washington. President Joe Biden yesterday reverse...
In the Fight Against Extremism, Don't Demonize Surveillance-Busting Tools like Signal and Bitcoin
Time - 26 Jan 2021 19:05
The battle for privacy is moving to the next medium: money
Legal expert on what lies ahead in Trump's second impeachment trial
CBSNews - 26 Jan 2021 18:13
Former President Trump's second impeachment trial is expected to get underway in the Senate the week of February 8. House impeachment managers will try to make the case for convicting Mr. Trump over his role in sparking ...