Lawmakers Vow to Investigate Police After Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol. The Democratic chairwoman of…
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4 People Died as Violent Mob Stormed U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Four people died as rioters violently occupied the U.S. Capitol. Washington, D.C., Police Chief Robert Contee said the dead on Wednesday included a woman who was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, as well as three others…
The Latest: Woman Shot Inside Capitol During Riot Has Died
WASHINGTON (AP) - A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol during the violent pro-Trump protest has died. That’s according to two officials familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity…
At Least 1 Explosive Device Found Near Us Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) - At least one explosive device has been found near the U.S. Capitol amid a violent occupation of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump. Law enforcement officials said the device was no longer a threat Wednesday…
Rep. Ilhan Omar Drawing up Articles of Impeachment for Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FOX 9) - Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is writing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after a large mob of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. In a tweet, Omar said Trump "should be impeached by the House…
Pence Defies Trump, Says He Can’t Reject Electoral Votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn’t have the power to discard electoral votes that will make Democrat Joe Biden the next president on Jan. 20. That’s what Pence says in a statement…
The Latest: 1,100 DC National Guard Members Being Mobilized
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says about 1,100 D.C. National Guard members are being mobilized to help support law enforcement as violent supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol. Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said Wednesday afternoon that defense leaders…
One Person Shot at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) - One person has been shot at the U.S. Capitol as dozens of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building and violently clashed with police. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to…
The Latest: Police Order Evacuation of Buildings on Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Capitol Police are evacuating some congressional office buildings due to “police activity” as thousands gather outside the Capitol to protest the electoral vote. Police told congressional staff members…
Biden to Name Judge Merrick Garland as Attorney General
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday. Garland, a federal appeals court judge, was snubbed by Republicans for a…
Will COVID-19 Vaccines Work on the New Coronavirus Variant?
(AP) - Experts believe so, but they’re working to confirm that. A coronavirus variant in the United Kingdom has caused alarm because of the possibility that it might spread more easily. But even if that turns out to be true,…
Grammy Awards Shift to March Due to Pandemic Conditions
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. The Recording Academy told The Associated Press…
If I’ve Already Had the Coronavirus, Can I Get It Again?
(AP) - If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again? It’s possible, but such cases seem to be rare. Evidence is growing that people whose bodies mounted a strong defense to the virus are unlikely to test…
Pelosi Narrowly Reelected Speaker, Faces Difficult Two Years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi has been narrowly re-elected as House speaker. Her victory gives her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe Biden set a challenging course of producing legislation to tackle the pandemic,…
Holding Company Buys Lake Michigan Car Ferry SS Badger
LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — A coal-fired ferry that carries people and cars across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin has been sold. The Ludington Daily News reports that Interlake Holding Co. announced Wednesday that it bought the SS Badger. The…
