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The day my 'second home,' the Capitol, was overtaken by mob

The day my 'second home,' the Capitol, was overtaken by mob

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol is my second home. I have been covering the occupants of the building for an absurdly long period of time, the last 15 years spent mostly at a workspace just steps from the Senate gallery.
Several state lawmakers joined, observed US Capitol turmoil

Several state lawmakers joined, observed US Capitol turmoil

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia lawmaker who filmed himself and supporters of President Donald Trump storming into the U.S.
Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies

Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies

O'FALLON, Mo. — Helen Viola Jackson's 1936 marriage to James Bolin was unusual to say the least: He was 93 and in declining health, and she was a 17-year-old schoolgirl.
Black leaders cheer Georgia success, push for more progress

Black leaders cheer Georgia success, push for more progress

What started as a day of celebration for Black organizers, voters and other Georgians who helped deliver two historic Senate runoff victories was overshadowed Wednesday when a violent, mostly white mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed t
Mexico leader condemns Twitter, Facebook for blocking Trump

Mexico leader condemns Twitter, Facebook for blocking Trump

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president on Thursday condemned the decision by social media platforms to block the accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts

Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts

After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric with a light touch, Facebook and Instagram are silencing his social media accounts for the rest of his presidency.
Conservative media decry Capitol riot, but grievances remain

Conservative media decry Capitol riot, but grievances remain

NEW YORK — Media outlets that appeal to conservatives offered condemnations, explanations and deflections following the U.S. Capitol riot by President Donald Trump's supporters, but little introspection.
Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labour secretary

Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labour secretary

BOSTON — President-elect Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his labour secretary, selecting a former union worker who shares Biden's Irish-American background and working-class roots.
'What else could I do?' NJ Rep. Kim helps clean up Capitol

'What else could I do?' NJ Rep. Kim helps clean up Capitol

Water bottles, clothing, Trump flags, even a U.S. flag littered the ground inside the U.S. Capitol after a mob backing President Donald Trump ransacked the building. New Jersey Rep.
GOP's Loeffler concedes to Warnock in Georgia runoff

GOP's Loeffler concedes to Warnock in Georgia runoff

ATLANTA — Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler on Thursday conceded to Democrat Raphael Warnock in one of two Georgia Senate runoffs that will give control of the U.S. Senate to Democrats.
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