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Officers calmly posed for selfies and appeared to open gates for protesters during the madness of the Capitol building insurrection

The US Capitol Police Force is under fire for its poor handling of Wednesday's insurrection at the Capitol Building. The mob took more than four hours to control. Protesters also documented the carnival-like atmosphere within the building during the siege and recorded themselves looting and vandalizing the building. Critics of the law enforcement response said officers' relative calm was in stark contrast to how Black Lives Matter protesters were handled.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for ...
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Spurs' Gregg Popovich says Donald Trump should be removed from office after Capitol riots

Angered by Capitol riots, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says of Donald Trump: "He's a deranged and really flawed individual. But he's also dangerous."         [Author: USA TODAY]
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Mike Pence's daughter tweets congratulations to Biden and Harris, after being in the Capitol during the violent mob

In this image from video, Vice President Mike Pence speaks as the Senate reconvenes after protesters stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Senate Television via AP CNN reported that during the four-hour siege by rioters at the Capitol, President Donald Trump did not check on Mike Pence and his family, who were on lockdown. The report also described a tense meeting at the White House before the certification process, where Pence's chief of staff was not allowed in the We...
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CNN reporter accused of pushing China propaganda by comparing Hong Kong protesters to Capitol rioters

A CNN reporter was accused of pushing China propaganda for a tweet linking the violent pro-Trump mob that raided Capitol Hill to Hong...
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Moderna CEO Says COVID-19 Vaccine Protection May Last Years

Moderna's CEO said the company's new COVID-19 vaccine may prevent infection for years.
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Trump Faces Calls For Removal, Possible Impeachment After Capitol Chaos

Trump faces the threat of a second impeachment, a day after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol.
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Teachers Union Burns Betsy DeVos With 2 Memorable Words After Resignation

The American Federation of Teachers sends off its nemesis with an easy-to-remember message.
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Brisbane lockdown: three-day shutdown called to contain Covid variant

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says rapid action needed after hotel cleaner tests positiveBrisbane’s Covid lockdown: everything you need to knowQueensland hotspots, NSW hotspots; Victoria hotspots; Follow the global coronavirus live blogThe prime minister, Scott Morrison, and state leaders say Queensland has acted in the interests of all Australians by ordering a snap lockdown in greater Brisbane to contain the spread of the UK variant of coronavirus, despite only one case having been ...
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Brisbane lockdown: three-day shutdown called to contain UK Covid variant

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says rapid action needed after hotel cleaner tests positiveFollow the Australia live news blogQueensland hotspots, NSW hotspots; Victoria hotspots; Follow the global coronavirus live blogThe prime minister, Scott Morrison, and state leaders say Queensland has acted in the interests of all Australians by ordering a snap lockdown in greater Brisbane to contain the spread of the UK variant of coronavirus, despite only one case having been recorded.Other stat...
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'Forms of structural violence’: Waikeria highlights injustice of New Zealand's prisons

New Zealand’s pride in its progressive human rights record is belied by how it treats its people in prisons, say advocates after last week’s standoffWhen images appeared last week of 16 prisoners standing on the smoking roof of Waikeria Prison’s high-security unit, justice advocate Julia Whaipooti was not surprised.The prisoners had been involved in a six-day standoff with guards that started as complaints over alleged inhumane conditions. They had created make-shift weapons and started several ...
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Capitol Police Rejected Federal Help Days Ahead Of Insurrection Attack

The National Guard and FBI offered manpower and resources. The police turned them down.
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Mayor Steinberg Calls For Public Hearing On Sacramento Protests

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — In response to the storming of the Capitol Wednesday, Mayor Darrell Steinberg is calling for a public hearing about ongoing unrest in Sacramento. For weeks now, typically on Saturdays, pro-Trump demonstrators have clashed with counter-protesters at the state Capitol. At times, things have gotten violent, with five police officers suffering minor injuries last month. READ: 3 Groups Of Protesters March Through Sacramento; Multiple Arrests Made, Officers Injured Demonstrators p...
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New Zealand: Woman dies in rare suspected shark attack

Shark attacks are rare in the country and it is thought to be the first such death since 2013.
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The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever

The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths Thursday -- the most virus-related deaths the country has reported in one day since the pandemic's start.
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For the first time ever, the US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day

As the United States reported its highest single day of Covid-19 deaths, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned the overall toll could exceed 430,000 by the end of the month.
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Global report: Asia-Pacific countries toughen Covid curbs as cases grow

Thailand extends state of emergency as Indonesia seeks halal approval ahead of mass vaccinations Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus is surging again in countries across the Asia-Pacific region, forcing states of emergency and a fresh spate of lockdowns to prevent it taking hold.Thailand has extended its state of emergency by another month, until 21 February, and tightened travel restriction in parts of the country.Taweesilp Visanuyothin, a spokesperson for th...
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'It needed to happen': Trump supporters defiant after Capitol attack, plan to do it again for Biden's inauguration

Unrepentant participants and backers of Wednesday's violent occupation of the U.S. Capitol said they believe they did nothing wrong.         [Author: USA TODAY]
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The world's first bone conduction ski goggles bring groundbreaking tech to the slopes

For the uninitiated, bone conduction audio almost feels like magic. The concept that you can hear clean distinct music and other sounds with nothing physically filling your ears while no one else can hear a thing has a strange, vaguely sci-fi feel to it. — Read the rest
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Brexit: Problems grow at UK ports with backlogs and delays

Many retailers believe they will be paying taxes on exports of goods that are not fully made in Britain.
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California Republican Lawmakers Speak On 25th Amendment, Presidential Impeachment After U.S. Capitol Riots

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Betsy DeVos submits resignation

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has submitted her resignation, saying President Donald Trump's response to the mob breaching the US Capitol on Wednesday was "the inflection point," making her the second Cabinet member to resign over the incident.
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Abu Bakar Ba'asyir: Radical cleric linked to Bali bombings freed

The 2002 terrorist attacks were Indonesia's deadliest and killed 202 people, mostly Australians.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested under national security law

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday over an alleged violation of the city's national security law, just a day after police arrested dozens of former lawmakers and opposition activists.
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Democratic leaders call for Trump's removal from office

Pelosi and Schumer say if president isn’t removed via 25th amendment he should be impeached for a second timeDemocratic leaders have called for Donald Trump to be forced from office before his term ends on 20 January for his role in inciting the mob attack on the US Congress, in what his successor, Joe Biden, described as “one of the darkest days” in US history.The president-elect said Wednesday’s insurrection was carried out by “domestic terrorists” and accused his predecessor of unleashing an ...
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People at the US Capitol riot are being identified and losing their jobs

At least three men have lost their jobs as a result of their involvement in the unrest at the US Capitol Wednesday.
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Hyundai stock skyrockets on reports it is in early talks with Apple to build a car

Hyundai's stock is on pace for its best day in at least two decades on reports that the South Korean automaker is in early talks with Apple to develop self-driving electric cars.
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Ocasio-Cortez Rips Josh Hawley For ‘Crying Over A Book Deal’ After Fueling A Riot

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the GOP senator, whose book deal was yanked over his role in the Capitol riot.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rips Josh Hawley For Crying Over A Book Deal After Fueling A Riot

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the GOP senator, whose book deal was yanked over his role in the Capitol riot.
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Industry Members, San Joaquin County Officials Stand In Solidarity With Struggling Hair Salons

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