11 hours 7:49 Virginia governor addresses security efforts in Washington metro area ahead of Inauguration Day
Members of Virginia's National Guard have been deployed to D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day. Troops are posted around the Capitol and other parts of Washington.
Members of Virginia's National Guard have been deployed to D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day. Troops are posted around the Capitol and other parts of Washington.11 757
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11 hours 10:39 Economist says Biden's COVID-19 relief bill is "right on the mark"President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his "American Rescue" plan to stimulate the U.S. economy, which has been crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his "American Rescue" plan to stimulate the U.S. economy, which has been crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic.316 194
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11 hours 8:12 Lawmakers call for Washington, D.C., statehood following U.S. Capitol attackLawmakers are renewing calls for D.C. statehood following last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol. Under federal law, U.S. presidents have control over the D.C. National Guard and D.C.
Lawmakers are renewing calls for D.C. statehood following last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol. Under federal law, U.S. presidents have control over the D.C. National Guard and D.C.9 549
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12 hours 24:46 Biden unveils COVID-19 economic response plan and vows to speed up vaccinationsPresident-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night to outline his coronavirus economic recovery plan — and pledged to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19.
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night to outline his coronavirus economic recovery plan — and pledged to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19.7 100
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13 hours 13:46 Trump aides moving out of White House ahead of Biden inaugurationWith the Trump administration winding down, the transition period is moving into high gear.
With the Trump administration winding down, the transition period is moving into high gear.160 489
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13 hours 6:47 Previewing Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief planPresident-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a coronavirus relief package proposal worth $1.9 trillion.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a coronavirus relief package proposal worth $1.9 trillion.6 820
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13 hours 24:35 Biden outlines coronavirus vaccination, economic relief plansPresident-elect Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, an ambitious plan that includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, an ambitious plan that includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in57 943
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13 hours 8:28 Congressman Don Beyer calls on House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to resignIn the wake of the attack on the U.S.
In the wake of the attack on the U.S.25 944
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16 hours 5:03 Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley backs charging ex-Michigan governor over water crisisFormer Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty in connection to the 2014 Flint water crisis.
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty in connection to the 2014 Flint water crisis.8 758
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16 hours 0:31 Unemployment claims surge to nearly 1 million in first week of 2021About 965,000 people filed unemployment claims in the first week of January 2021.
About 965,000 people filed unemployment claims in the first week of January 2021.5 249
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17 hours 7:02 Infectious disease journalist reflects on one year of the coronavirus pandemicHelen Branswell, a senior writer covering infectious diseases for STAT, reflects on her experience covering the pandemic one year after the coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, China.
Helen Branswell, a senior writer covering infectious diseases for STAT, reflects on her experience covering the pandemic one year after the coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, China.2 358
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18 hours 8:21 Coronavirus vaccine distribution ramps up across the U.S.The U.S. saw its second consecutive day of more than 4,000 reported deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday.
The U.S. saw its second consecutive day of more than 4,000 reported deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday.4 753
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18 hours 5:32 FBI warns law enforcement to be on "high alert" ahead of Inauguration DayFederal law enforcement is facing severe backlash over its lack of preparation ahead of the January 6 riot at the Capitol.
Federal law enforcement is facing severe backlash over its lack of preparation ahead of the January 6 riot at the Capitol.143 860
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18 hours 4:20 One year after Iran downed jetliner, airways in conflict zones remain riskyOver a year has passed since Iran mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian civilian plane in Tehran, killing 176 people on board.
Over a year has passed since Iran mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian civilian plane in Tehran, killing 176 people on board.2 991
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19 hours 1:57 World Health Organization team arrives in Wuhan to investigate COVID-19's originsA team from the World Health Organization has arrived in Wuhan, China, to begin its investigation into where and how the coronavirus first started.
A team from the World Health Organization has arrived in Wuhan, China, to begin its investigation into where and how the coronavirus first started.23 003
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20 hours 9:34 Officials announce outcome of Flint water crisis investigationMichigan officials have announced the outcome of the criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis.
Michigan officials have announced the outcome of the criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis.91 141
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20 hours 13:27 What to expect in Senate trial of Trump's second impeachmentThe House of Representatives has impeached President Trump for the second time. But the Senate isn't expected to start a trial until after President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated.
The House of Representatives has impeached President Trump for the second time. But the Senate isn't expected to start a trial until after President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated.63 968
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21 hour 5:55 America's job crisis escalates as 965,000 Americans file unemployment claimsUnemployment claims jumped last week to the highest level since August amid a nationwide surge in reported COVID-19 cases.
Unemployment claims jumped last week to the highest level since August amid a nationwide surge in reported COVID-19 cases.5 173
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22 hours 21:25 House impeaches Trump as Democrats demand investigation into whether GOP colleagues aided Capitol…President Trump is now facing his second impeachment trial in the Senate, this time for inciting a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
President Trump is now facing his second impeachment trial in the Senate, this time for inciting a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.216 057
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22 hours 14:57 How Trump's second impeachment will impact Washington and the nationThe House has impeached President Donald Trump for a second time, accusing him of inciting the deadly riot on the Capitol Hill.
The House has impeached President Donald Trump for a second time, accusing him of inciting the deadly riot on the Capitol Hill.76 953
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22 hours 6:27 Assault on the Capitol: Understanding the trauma and how to get helpIt’s been more than a week since a mob of Trump supporters attacked the Capitol.
It’s been more than a week since a mob of Trump supporters attacked the Capitol.3 931
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22 hours 3:44 WorldView: WHO scientists in Wuhan to investigate coronavirus; Ugandans vote in tense electionTen scientists from the World Health Organization have landed in Wuhan, China, to investigate how the novel coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.
Ten scientists from the World Health Organization have landed in Wuhan, China, to investigate how the novel coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.15 560
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22 hours 8:27 Trump condemns violence a week after Capitol riotPresident Trump released a video in which he condemns violence by his supporters a week after the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
President Trump released a video in which he condemns violence by his supporters a week after the assault on the U.S. Capitol.15 179
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22 hours 9:42 10 Republicans join vote impeaching Trump for 2nd timeExactly one week after the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, President Trump has been impeached by the House for an unprecedented second time.
Exactly one week after the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, President Trump has been impeached by the House for an unprecedented second time.9 419
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1 day 1:31 350 face justice in huge Italian mafia trialOne of the biggest mafia trials in history has kicked off in Calabria, Italy.
One of the biggest mafia trials in history has kicked off in Calabria, Italy.34 101
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1 day 10:00 U.S. surpasses 4,300 daily coronavirus deathsThe daily coronavirus death toll in the U.S. topped 4,300 on Tuesday. States are now rushing to get more people vaccinated, while officials in Ohio warn of a new, more contagious variant. Dr.
The daily coronavirus death toll in the U.S. topped 4,300 on Tuesday. States are now rushing to get more people vaccinated, while officials in Ohio warn of a new, more contagious variant. Dr.11 576
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1 day 10:15 Pentagon could deploy up to 20,000 National Guard troops to Washington ahead of InaugurationThe Pentagon is prepared to deploy up to 20,000 National Guard troops to the U.S. Capitol ahead of Inauguration Day.
The Pentagon is prepared to deploy up to 20,000 National Guard troops to the U.S. Capitol ahead of Inauguration Day.161 704
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1 day 14:22 Trump impeached for a 2nd timeThe House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Trump for a second time.
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Trump for a second time.27 851
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