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U.K. coronavirus variant already racing through the U.S.: study
NY Daily News - 9 Feb 2021 05:46
The more transmissible, U.K. variant of coronavirus is circulating widely in the U.S., a new study has found.
North Korea continuing to develop nuclear program, U.N. report warns
CBSNews - 9 Feb 2021 05:54
The summary said North Korea "produced fissile material, maintained nuclear facilities and upgraded its ballistic missile infrastructure" in the last year.
Iran issues rare threat to develop nuclear weapon if "pushed"
CBSNews - 9 Feb 2021 14:54
The ayatollah explicitly ruled out nuclear weapons years ago, but amid a standoff with the U.S. the Iranians now claim wiggle room, comparing their country to a cornered cat.
DOJ to ask Trump-appointed US attorneys to resign
CNN - 9 Feb 2021 04:45
The Justice Department, as soon as Tuesday, is expected to ask US attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to submit their resignations, a turnover expected to spare two top prosecutors in Delaware and Connec...
After suffering personal tragedy, Rep. Raskin steps up to lead prosecution of Trump
ABC News - 9 Feb 2021 12:52
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is the lead impeachment manager in the House's prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Bronx D.A. Investigates Victor Rivera Sexual Abuse Allegations
The New York Times - 9 Feb 2021 02:19
Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety.
How Democrats Learned to Seize the Day
The New York Times - 9 Feb 2021 02:00
It seems that they won't repeat Obama's mistakes.
Poll: Majority favor conviction as Trump impeachment trial begins
CBSNews - 9 Feb 2021 15:58
Former President Trump's second impeachment trial begins Tuesday.
2nd Trump Impeachment Trial Begins Today as G.O.P. Considers Its Future
The New York Times - 9 Feb 2021 15:55
Democrats are determined to hold former President Donald J. Trump to account after the Capitol riot, but they need to persuade 17 Republicans to vote with them to convict. The trial will begin with arguments over whether...
Over a dozen Capitol rioters say they were following Trump's guidance
ABC News - 9 Feb 2021 15:49
As President Trump's second impeachment trial arrives, Senate Democrats are trying to tie a direct line between his rhetoric and the deadly attack on the Capitol.
Wisconsin woman allegedly ordered murder-for-hire off dark web with bitcoin
NY Daily News - 9 Feb 2021 15:49
In a secret corner of the dark web, a Wisconsin woman allegedly gave a killer all the information they needed to take out her target.
North Korean hackers stole $316M to improve nukes, ballistic missiles, UN experts say
Fox News - 9 Feb 2021 15:47
North Korean hackers stole about $316 million to improve its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, U.N. security experts have found.
82 advocacy groups call on Biden to end federal executions
ABC News - 9 Feb 2021 15:35
Dozens of civil rights and advocacy organizations are calling on the Biden administration to immediately halt federal executions after an unprecedented run of capital punishment under President Donald Trump
How to watch Trump's second impeachment trial
CBSNews - 9 Feb 2021 15:10
Senators will consider whether to convict the former president of incitement of insurrection after a mob of his supporters overran the U.S. Capitol in a deadly attack on January 6.
Why the Second Impeachment of Donald Trump Is More Important Than the First
Mother Jones - 9 Feb 2021 15:09
The second time around is often not as exciting as the first. The novelty is not there. The thrill is gone. When Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and placed on trial about a year ago, that was a...
WHO expert says coronavirus probably didn't leak from China lab
The Week - 9 Feb 2021 14:59
A World Health Organization expert said Tuesday that the coronavirus probably didn't leak from a Chinese lab, and most likely spread to humans from some other species, The Associated Press reports. WHO food safety and an...
Plastic surgeon offers to help remove Gorilla Glue from woman's hair for free
New York Post - 9 Feb 2021 14:38
The Louisiana woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue as hairspray may finally come unstuck -- with a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon reportedly offering to remove the sticky stuff for free. Tessica Brown, whose hair h...
Vatican seeks elder care rethink after COVID-19 'massacre'
ABC News - 9 Feb 2021 14:31
The Vatican is calling for a new paradigm of care for the elderly after what it calls the “massacre” wrought by the coronavirus pandemic
South Dakota judge rejects amendment legalizing marijuana
CBSNews - 9 Feb 2021 14:31
About 54% of voters approved recreational marijuana in November.
Anthony Sowell, Ohio man who killed 11 women, dies in prison
ABC News - 9 Feb 2021 14:14
An Ohio man sentenced to death for killing 11 women and hiding their remains in and around his home has died in prison
Koala hops behind wheel of car after causing pileup on Australian freeway
New York Post - 9 Feb 2021 06:02
He was just hangin’! A koala caused a six-car crash when it dashed across one of Australia’s busiest freeways on Monday — prompting motorists to jump to the marsupial’s rescue, according to reports. A man whose c...
'Dangerous Stuff': Hackers Tried to Poison Water Supply of Florida Town
The New York Times - 9 Feb 2021 05:51
For years, cybersecurity experts have warned of attacks on small municipal systems. In Oldsmar, Fla., the levels of lye were changed and could have sickened residents.