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Pro-Trump protesters storm U.S. Capitol as lawmakers debate election results

Trump rebuffed by Pence, McConnell as allies challenge his election loss

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a fist at the end of his speech during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress

'We will not take it any more,' Trump tells supporters as Congress meets to certify Biden win

WikiLeaks' Assange denied bail by London court over risk he might abscond again

U.S. Senate votes overwhelmingly to confirm Yellen as first female Treasury chief

Janet Yellen won overwhelming Senate confirmation as the first woman to lead the U.S. Treasury on Monday, setting her quickly to work with Congress on coronavirus relief, reviewing U.S. sanctions policy and strengthening financial regulation.

More than 150 National Guard in Washington for inauguration test positive for coronavirus

Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., to provide security for President Joe Biden's inauguration have tested positive for the coronavirus, a U.S. official said on Friday.

U.S. charges Texas man with threatening to 'assassinate' lawmaker

The Justice Department revealed charges this week against a Texas man who allegedly stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and threatened on social media to kill U.S. Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Law enforcement officers stand in front of participants during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Police clamp down on Russian protests against jailing of Kremlin foe Navalny

Police detained more than 2,500 people and used force to break up rallies across Russia on Saturday as tens of thousands of protesters ignored extreme cold and police warnings to demand the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

President-elect Joe Biden, his wife Jill Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff salute

Biden arrives at U.S. Capitol to assume presidency after Trump departs White House

Guns and teargas in U.S. Capitol as Trump supporters attempt to overturn his loss

Police in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday responded with drawn guns and tear gas on Wednesday as swarms of protesters stormed in and sought to force Congress to undo President Donald Trump's election loss shortly after some of Trump's fellow Republicans launched a last-ditch effort to throw out the results.

Opinion

Brexit deal done: what’s in it and where next for the UK and EU?

To misquote Shakespeare, our Brexit negotiating revels now are ended. The tempestuous talks did not lead to a dramatic walkout, even if at times the UK government gave the impression this was a feud worthy of the Montagues against the Capulets. The negotiators ignored the background noise and succeeded in drafting a dense legal document on which the future of UK-EU relations now hangs.

Can Queen Elizabeth save Christmas?

Obama book offers key insight about how laws really get made

The coronavirus vaccine: A doctor answers 5 questions

COVID-19 further exposes inequalities in the global financial system

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Was Taylor Swift Behind Kanye West's Alleged Removal From the 2024 Super Bowl

Entertainment

Jimmy Buffett's Quiet Battle: Legendary Singer's Cause of Death Revealed

Life

Novavax COVID vaccine is nearing approval – but what impact will it have?

Life

Calling children ‘vectors’ during COVID-19 is turning into discrimination

U.S.

New York prosecutor says state undercounted nursing home COVID deaths by up to 50%

New York state's health department may have undercounted the COVID-19 death toll in state nursing home residents by as much as 50%, according to a report released by the state attorney general's office on Thursday.

U.S. Senate votes overwhelmingly to confirm Yellen as first female Treasury chief

More than 150 National Guard in Washington for inauguration test positive for coronavirus

Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., to provide security for President Joe Biden's inauguration have tested positive for the coronavirus, a U.S. official said on Friday.

U.S. charges Texas man with threatening to 'assassinate' lawmaker

World

Hong Kong police obtain financial records of arrested democracy activists

Police clamp down on Russian protests against jailing of Kremlin foe Navalny

China imposes sanctions on 28 Trump-era officials including Pompeo

Canada PM shuffles top Cabinet players ahead of possible election

Business

GameStop back on the rise as Robinhood eases trading ban

The army of small investors behind this week's dramatic squeeze on Wall Street hedge funds returned to drive shares in GameStop and other hot companies higher on Friday as online broker Robinhood eased disputed trading restrictions.

Boeing to delay 777X again as it posts record annual loss

Trump admin slams China's Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others - sources

Tech & Science

YouTube blocks all anti-vaccine content

YouTube will block all anti-vaccine content, moving beyond COVID-19 to include content that alleges vaccines cause chronic health effects or contains misinformation on the substances in vaccines, it said in a blog post on Wednesday.

J&J adds to COVID-19 vaccine armoury with 66% efficacy in global trial

Scientists in Greece find 20 million year-old petrified tree

Parler CEO says social media app, favored by Trump supporters, may not return

Scientists surprised to discover two dwarf giraffes in Namibia, Uganda

Entertainment

Was Taylor Swift Behind Kanye West's Alleged Removal From the 2024 Super Bowl

Former NFL star Brandon Marshall has ignited speculation with his claim that Taylor Swift was behind Kanye West's alleged removal from the 2024 Super Bowl at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.

Jimmy Buffett's Quiet Battle: Legendary Singer's Cause of Death Revealed

Jimmy Buffett, the iconic singer best known for his timeless hit "Margaritaville," passed away on September 1, leaving behind a legacy that spans decades. The music world mourns the loss of a legend who not only crafted songs but also painted vivid pictures of a laid-back, beachy lifestyle that many aspired to. But behind the scenes, Buffett was fighting a battle that few were privy to.