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Supreme Court OKs White House Request To Limit Abortion Pill Access During Pandemic
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The case was the first abortion-related decision faced by the new conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court after Justice Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in last year.
Malaysia's Coronavirus Lockdown Is Not A Coup, Prime Minister Says
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
In his declaration, Malaysia's king suspends the national parliament and state legislatures, delaying the country's general election.
Indonesian Navy Divers Recover 'Black Box' From Wreckage Of Jetliner
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Divers recovered the device from the Java Sea after Saturday's crash of Sriwijaya Air Flight 182.
How Inauguration Day Is Shaping Up: Beefed Up Security, Limited Public Access
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Law enforcement and elected officials have implemented several security changes ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's swearing in on Jan. 20.
Ex-Capitol Police Chief Says Requests For National Guard Denied 6 Times In Riots
Monday, January 11, 2021
Steven Sund contradicts reports that help was not requested, saying security officials at the House and Senate rebuffed calls for assistance ahead of and during the attack on the Capitol.
PGA Cancels Plans To Hold 2022 Championship At Trump's New Jersey Golf Course
Monday, January 11, 2021
PGA of America said the decision to cancel plans to hold the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster in New Jersey stems from a desire to protect the organization's brand.
Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol
Thursday, January 07, 2021
The Capitol Police said that officer Brian Sicknick died from his injuries and that several other officers injured in the attack remain hospitalized.
Texas Representative To Quarantine After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
GOP Rep. Kevin Brady announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. It follows a positive diagnosis for fellow Texan Republican Rep. Kay Granger.
Attorney On Call With Trump And Georgia Officials Resigns From Law Firm
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Cleta Mitchell's now-former law firm, Foley & Lardner, said this week that her involvement in the president's call with Georgia officials alleging a stolen election was "concerning."
Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney In Georgia Abruptly Resigns
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Byung J. Pak's resignation comes just days after a phone call between the president and Georgia's secretary of state during which Trump demanded election officials "find" lost votes.
LA County Paramedics Told Not To Transport Some Patients With Low Chance Of Survival
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases that have inundated ICUs, the Southern California county is also asking ambulance crews to conserve bottled oxygen.
Trump's Call To Georgia Election Officials Sparks Debate Over Legality, Ethics
Monday, January 04, 2021
It's unclear whether Trump's call violated election law or whether the president should — or even could — be prosecuted.
British Court Rejects U.S. Request To Extradite WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Monday, January 04, 2021
The WikiLeaks founder took refuge for seven years inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. He was removed in April 2019 and imprisoned while he awaited a decision on his extradition.
In Op-Ed, 10 Ex-Defense Secretaries Say Military Has No Role In Election Dispute
Monday, January 04, 2021
A bipartisan group of 10 former secretaries of defense criticized attempts to challenge November's presidential election and called it a dangerous threat to the nation's security.
Georgia Sen. David Perdue Quarantines After Possible Coronavirus Exposure
Friday, January 01, 2021
The Republican senator is quarantining just days ahead of his runoff election in Georgia that could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate.
U.S. Rings In New Year With Subdued Celebrations
Friday, January 01, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged people find an alternative option for celebrating the holiday — with an aim to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings.
U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Leaders of the nation's federal vaccine effort, called Operation Warp Speed, said the U.S. has deployed around 14 million vaccine doses as of Wednesday with just 2.1 million Americans vaccinated.
Samuel Little, The Nation's Most Prolific Serial Killer, Dies At 80
Thursday, December 31, 2020
In 2018, he confessed to the murder of 93 women over the course of 35 years. At the time of his death, police were still trying to connect him to dozens of murders.
U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The British government has ordered 100 million doses, enough to vaccinate 50 million residents.
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Dies From COVID-19
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Republican Luke Letlow, 41, who was elected earlier this month to represent the northeastern 5th District, died Tuesday from complications from the disease.