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Trump’s incitement, plan to skip inauguration recalls Civil War
Read MoreHistorians see strong parallels between divided US in 1869 and fringe politics and mob violence of Trumpism today.Historians see strong parallels between divided US in 1869 and fringe politics and mob violence of Trumpism today.
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Ontario considering ‘more extreme measures’ as cases rise
Read MoreCanada’s most populous province reports 4,249 COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, a second straight record.Canada’s most populous province reports 4,249 COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, a second straight record.
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‘The Turner Diaries’ didn’t just inspire the Capitol attack. It warns us what might be next
Read More Kathleen Belew, author and historian of the white power movement, discusses the connections between Wednesday’s Capitol riots and “The Turner Diaries.” Kathleen Belew, author and historian of the white power movement, discusses the connections between Wednesday’s Capitol riots and “The Turner Diaries.”
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A Record Number of Billion-Dollar Natural Disasters Devastated The US Last Year
Read More “We’re running out of adjectives trying to describe these extreme events,” a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official said. View Entire Post › “We’re running out of adjectives trying to describe these extreme events,” a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official said.View Entire Post ›
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Biden: ‘It’s a good thing’ Trump is skipping inauguration
Read MoreThe president-elect said Trump’s decision not to attend the January 20 event is ‘one of the few things’ they agree on.The president-elect said Trump’s decision not to attend the January 20 event is ‘one of the few things’ they agree on.
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Pelosi Wants to Keep Nukes Out of Donald Trump’s Hands. There’s Nothing She Can Do
Read More Two days after President Donald Trump roused supporters to raid the U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked the Pentagon’s highest military officer about the processes involved in ordering a nuclear strike. Pelosi wrote a letter Friday to fellow lawmakers informing them that she spoke with General Mark A. Milley, the chairman of…
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Biden agrees with Trump’s decision not to attend inauguration – video
Read More Joe Biden said Donald Trump’s decision not to attend his inauguration was ‘one of the few things he and I have ever agreed on’ and that it would be a ‘good thing’. Biden, who is due to be instated as president of the United States in just under two weeks, said impeachment would be…
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Biden plans stimulus aid worth trillions, pushes $2,000 cheques
Read MoreThe US president-elect called the December stimulus package passed by Congress a ‘down payment’, and more aid is needed.The US president-elect called the December stimulus package passed by Congress a ‘down payment’, and more aid is needed.
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Michael Apted, director and Seven Up documentarian, dies at 79
Read More British director made films Coal Miner’s Daughter and The World is Not Enough, and the long-running Seven Up documentary series The British director Michael Apted has died at the age of 79. The film-maker and documentarian was known for films such as Gorillas in the Mist and Coal Miner’s Daughter, as well as…
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California struggles under a staggering 2.5m coronavirus cases
Read More Hospitals are overwhelmed with 22,000 patients as officials warn hospitalizations could reach 30,000 by February As the coronavirus in California rages out of control, staff in the state’s overwhelmed medical centers are warning they are increasingly struggling to keep up and may need to ration care as intensive care beds dwindle. Only Arizona…
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Kim Jong-un vows to improve North Korea’s ties with rest of world
Read More Kim also examined relations with South Korea “as required by the prevailing situation and the changing times” Kim also examined relations with South Korea “as required by the prevailing situation and the changing times”
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US President-elect Biden to accelerate release of COVID vaccines
Read MoreBiden says his administration aims to deliver 100 million shots of the COVID-19 vaccine in his first 100 days in officeBiden says his administration aims to deliver 100 million shots of the COVID-19 vaccine in his first 100 days in office
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Pelosi spoke to top military leader to ensure Trump can’t launch nuclear attack
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Haley: Trump was ‘badly wrong’ in stoking crowd before riot
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Pelosi urges US general to block Trump from nuclear codes
Read MoreSenior Democrat’s conversation with general comes amid growing calls to remove Trump from office after Capitol riot.Senior Democrat’s conversation with general comes amid growing calls to remove Trump from office after Capitol riot.
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US President-elect Biden announces three picks for economic team
Read MoreThe Democratic president-elect will inherit an economy deeply wounded by the coronavirus pandemic.The Democratic president-elect will inherit an economy deeply wounded by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Friend or foe: Kim Jong Un signals that North Korea may enter a new era of foreign relations
Read More His call for ‘changed times’ might have something to do with a need for international help for North Korea, reports Donald Kirk His call for ‘changed times’ might have something to do with a need for international help for North Korea, reports Donald Kirk
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Biden to release nearly all Covid-19 vaccine doses, contrary to Trump policy
Read More The move reflects a significant departure from vaccine distribution plans under President Donald Trump The move reflects a significant departure from vaccine distribution plans under President Donald Trump
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How does impeachment work? 7 key questions about removing a US president
Read More Is there still time to impeach Donald Trump for inciting a mob to attack the Capitol? Is there still time to impeach Donald Trump for inciting a mob to attack the Capitol?
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‘Soho Karen’ pressed for apology by Gayle King shortly before being arrested for iPhone attack
Read More Hours after the interview, Miya Ponsetto was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Ventura County officers in Piru, California Hours after the interview, Miya Ponsetto was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Ventura County officers in Piru, California
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In the Long Game, Even Insurrection May Not Disqualify Presidential Hopes
Read More 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. A black mask partially covered Mitt Romney’s face while his colleague spoke. But it was clear to anyone who has spent a half a minute with the…
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Researchers ‘find no sign’ that patients on immunosuppressive drugs at higher risk from severe Covid-19 — Johns Hopkins
Read More In promising coronavirus news, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found that, contrary to widespread fears, patients on immunosuppressive drugs are not at higher risk from severe Covid-19. Immunosuppressed patients are typically classed as those taking medications to prevent organ rejection following transplant or to treat a variety…
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‘Countries will hold Iran to account’ over downed airliner
Read MoreUkraine demands full reparations for the families of the victims, countries affected by downing of plane a year ago.Ukraine demands full reparations for the families of the victims, countries affected by downing of plane a year ago.
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Israel rebuffs WHO vaccine request for Palestinian medics, amid outcry over disparity
Read More Citing shortages, Israel declines plea to make jabs available for Palestinian frontline workers to avert health disaster during the month-long wait for vaccines Citing shortages, Israel declines plea to make jabs available for Palestinian frontline workers to avert health disaster during the month-long wait for vaccines
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UAE joins Saudis in dropping Qatar blockade as Gulf crisis ends
Read MoreFor 3 years a feud between neighbors in the Persian Gulf complicated American policy, but with Trump set to leave, Saudi Arabia and its partners are pulling back.For 3 years a feud between neighbors in the Persian Gulf complicated American policy, but with Trump set to leave, Saudi Arabia and its partners are pulling…
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Spain police hail biggest ever drug bust after raid on Barcelona gang
Read More The drugs were worth tens of millions of euros, officers claimed The drugs were worth tens of millions of euros, officers claimed
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Trump won’t attend Biden’s swearing-in ceremony
Read MoreMr Trump is facing calls for his removal from office over the storming of Congress by his supporters.Mr Trump is facing calls for his removal from office over the storming of Congress by his supporters.
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U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for 1st time
Read MoreThe United States topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first timeThe United States topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time
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Pieces of a Woman Features a Superb Performance From Vanessa Kirby, If You Can Bear to Watch It
Read More There’s a strong argument to be made—maybe it’s the only argument—that art should make us feel something. But a work can sometimes beat its audience into a kind of glassy-eyed retreat from feeling, even against a filmmaker’s best intentions. It’s one thing to have emotions coaxed out of you; it’s another to feel…
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Woman who falsely accused Black teen of theft is arrested
Read MoreMiya Ponsetto is in jail for falsely accusing the teenager of stealing her phone, then tackling him in a hotel lobby.Miya Ponsetto is in jail for falsely accusing the teenager of stealing her phone, then tackling him in a hotel lobby.
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After unrest, Kyrgyzstan heads to presidential vote
Read MoreAll eyes are on the nationalist Sadyr Japarov, who is looking to extend his leadership following a rapid rise to power.All eyes are on the nationalist Sadyr Japarov, who is looking to extend his leadership following a rapid rise to power.
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Opinion: Iran Is Escalating Its Nuclear Program. Biden Should Not Rush To Respond
Read More Iran has announced new nuclear steps aimed at the incoming Biden administration, but the U.S. has leverage to push back, argues analyst Henry Rome. (Image credit: Getty Images) Iran has announced new nuclear steps aimed at the incoming Biden administration, but the U.S. has leverage to push back, argues analyst Henry Rome.
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Debate over Trump’s future grows with impeachment calls: Live
Read MoreDemocrats say articles of impeachment could be taken against Trump as soon as next week.Democrats say articles of impeachment could be taken against Trump as soon as next week.
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Capitol riots: Prosecutors to launch federal murder investigation into officer’s death
Read More Brian Sicknick dies after facing injuries police say he endured ‘while physically engaging with protesters’ who stormed the Capitol building Brian Sicknick dies after facing injuries police say he endured ‘while physically engaging with protesters’ who stormed the Capitol building
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Dominion sues Trump lawyer Sidney Powell for defamation
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