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Developments in Rittenhouse case are highly unusual, experts sayRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene backs bill that would ban Pride flags at U.S. embassiesBest of Patagonia 2021: A guide to their best selling stylesMan allegedly impersonated police officer to kidnap 2 teen girls off N.Y. street'Who cares!': Trump resigns from Screen Actors Guild amid disciplinary probeDespite a pandemic winter, economists see green shootsFlorida health officials call for audit after over 1,000 Covid vaccine doses spoiledBiden to call for protecting LGBTQ rights globally in memoReversing Trump foreign policy, Biden criticizes Russia in first State Department visitSome baby foods have high levels of toxic heavy metals, report findsShakeup at the top won't ripple down, Amazon workers sayModerate Democrats push for vaccine funding separate from sprawling Covid relief billBest gaming laptops to consider: Top laptops for gaming this yearThis newly discovered chameleon is so tiny it can fit on your fingertip'Not a criminal': Immigrants who took sanctuary in churches during Trump admin. hope for changeBiden White House settles into a rhythm amid pandemic hurdlesWalmart restocks PS5 and Xbox: How to buy the consoles nowDemocrats increase pressure on Biden to cancel student loan debtVideo of officer punching man three times in head prompts use-of-force investigationU.S. marshal shot in Baltimore by fugitive wanted for attempted murderRussia rising: Why Vladimir Putin can't ignore Alexei Navalny's revolutionNative Americans use culture and community to gain tribes' trust in Covid vaccineCompensation fund for Epstein victims pauses payouts because of lack of cash3 New Jersey prison guards accused in attack, cover-up at women's prisonFox News sued by Smartmatic for $2.7 billion over rigged election claimsEx-Attorney General Sessions needs to answer questions on zero tolerance, says DOJ inspector generalAfter GameStop mania, regulators set to review what led to market volatilityFamily tips off FBI to Capitol rioter who smashed windows where Ashli Babbitt was shotBiden administration won't be negotiating with Venezuela's Maduro, keeping hard-line approachMarjorie Taylor Greene ovation shows why Biden and Democrats shouldn't deal with GOP'Signs of life' on Venus might just be ordinary sulfur gasNew York repeals 'walking while trans' law after years of activismOne year since Australia's devastating wildfires, anger grows at climate change 'inaction'CEO of social media app Parler says board fired himThree National Guard pilots killed in helicopter crash near BoiseA law cleared the way for a national Latino museum. What happens now?The GameStop story isn't a populist fairy taleMore Americans cite money issues for moving than Covid riskWu-Tang Clan or Wuhan? T-shirts bring the ruckus to strained China-Canada tiesA Kentucky deputy went to Trump's D.C. rally. Now he's under investigation at home.CNN President Jeff Zucker says he could leave at end of yearFlorida grocery store bucks mask mandate; owner says Covid death toll is 'hogwash'U.S. Navy warship sails through Taiwan Strait for first time under Biden's ruleDriver stuck in snow burns to death after repeatedly revving SUV's engineIndian farmers' protests: Rihanna, Greta Thunberg lead growing support and draw furious backlashMerck's Kenneth Frazier, one of just four Black Fortune 500 CEOs, to retire this summerHouse Republicans pick their battle — and it's not against GreeneGeorgia man sentenced after trying to sell 50M nonexistent N95 masks to foreign governmentTwo Google engineers resign over firing of AI ethics researcherArmed man threatening to 'shoot-up' California mall arrested, police sayGOP's post-Trump rift laid bare, Biden debates sending us all masks and Golden Globe snubsWeekly jobless claims fall to 779,000 vs. 830,000 expectedOklahoma man charged in shooting deaths of 5 kids, brotherSlain FBI agents worked to protect children from abusersNew Covid-19 trial tests mixing two different vaccines for first timeRennie Davis, 'Chicago Seven' activist, dies at 80Israel begins razing Palestinian Bedouin village for second timeBiden administration weighs plan to directly send masks to all AmericansCovid virus spread can be combatted through environmental testing. Why aren't we doing it?QAnon fight, impeachment fallout expose Republicans' post-Trump riftThree backcountry skiers killed in Colorado avalancheHouse Democrats to vote on punishing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after GOP fails to actPentagon orders pause across military to address extremism in its ranksCheney holds on to House GOP leadership position amid furor over impeachment voteFormer Ohio police officer indicted in fatal shooting of Andre HillSoulCycle instructor apologizes for jumping to front of Covid-19 vaccine lineTranscript: Robert S. Mueller III: The Director (Part 2)Prosecutors request arrest warrant after Kyle Rittenhouse accused of violating bondThe Golden Globes snubbed so many good movies, shows and actors this year. Here's why.Canada labels far-right Proud Boys a terrorist entityLA sheriff's office to attend parole hearings after outrage over Manson 'family' caseTexas woman charged in Capitol riot asks court whether she can go to Mexico for 'bonding retreat'TikTok to warn users about sharing misleading contentSan Francisco sues its own school district, demands restart of in-person instructionAs Jeff Bezos pivots to rockets, will SpaceX's Elon Musk stay focused on Tesla?Two FBI agents fatally shot, three others injured while serving warrant at Florida homeAOC's Capitol Instagram video backlash reveals myth of the perfect assault victimBipartisan report urges postponing planned U.S troop exit from Afghanistan to shore up peace processCountry star T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne comes out as gayManhattan district attorney investigating Steve Bannon, says senior law enforcement official8 best dumbbells to add to your home workout routines this yearMother died protecting daughter from hitmen allegedly hired by her brother'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy makes surprise cameo in Super Bowl ad for M&M'sThese movies and shows reflect the times. The Golden Globes ignored them.'We need to act fast': Biden, Democrats move to speed up process to pass Covid relief packageWisconsin teachers suspended after asking students how they would 'punish' slavesFederal government opening first mass Covid vaccination sites in CaliforniaU.S. extends New START nuclear treaty with Russia for 5 yearsCountry music star Morgan Wallen caught on video using N-word; label suspends his contractBiden's Covid stimulus plan to double minimum wage will hurt the people he wants to helpJudge's ruling allows elite school to change admissions practice, increase diversityWhat to know about T3's new compact hair dryerWhy a particular coronavirus mutation has scientists' attentionSupreme Court sides with Germany in Nazi-era art disputeTokyo Olympics: Hugs, handshakes and high fives banned under strict new rules for games3 dead in murder-suicide over snow removal dispute, prosecutors saySenate leaders agree to power-sharing deal with Democrats in controlMexico asks Christie's to call off auction of pre-Hispanic artifactsViola Davis, Tyler Perry and Regina King up for entertainer of the year at the NAACP Image AwardsIn Biden administration reversal, Justice Dept. drops discrimination suit against YaleFirings overturned for two Atlanta officers who used Tasers on Black students during Floyd protestsExperts warn against Super Bowl parties, urge people to enjoy the game at homeAmazon's new CEO has his head in the cloud. And so do Google and Microsoft.Supreme Court cancels arguments on Trump's border wall, 'remain in Mexico' policyMyanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi charged with violating import laws after military coupBest mouse pads for gaming and working from home this yearGolden Globes nominations: 'Mank' tops film categories with 6U.K. says new study vindicates delaying 2nd virus vaccine shotNew Jersey man gets first successful face and double hand transplantJanet Yellen calls top regulator meeting to discuss GameStop volatility'You don't treat anyone like that': Mom of 9-year-old pepper-sprayed by Rochester police speaks outHere's what one party-switcher's tale can tell us about hopes for bipartisan cooperationHundreds of Democratic staff plead with senators to convict Trump in impeachment trialSlain Capitol officer lies in honor, Bezos steps down and a special 100-year-old giftHouse approves fines of up to $10,000 for lawmakers who evade metal detectorsDozen state police charged in the massacre of 19 in Mexico, including migrantsCan cricket make it in the U.S.? A new league aims to elevate the game and find outUkraine feels sting at the back of Europe's vaccine queueItaly looks to former European Central Bank chief to form new governmentRobert Jones Jr.'s debut novel reclaims Black identity, pushing the slavery narrative beyond sufferingMore exploitable flaws found in SolarWinds software, says cybersecurity firmElection workers weren't surprised by the Capitol riot. Trump's supporters targeted them first.They risked Covid, cartels — now U.S. asylum-seekers in Mexico put hope in Biden'We will never forget': Lawmakers pay tribute to Officer Brian Sicknick at CapitolMarjorie Taylor Greene mocked Parkland survivor in unearthed video: An 'idiot' who's trained 'like a dog'Prominent San Francisco high school could drop academic achievement for admissionHBO's Instagram influencer doc 'Fake Famous' isn't as profound as it wants to beAlexei Navalny, leading Putin critic, sentenced to nearly 3 years in jailDebut author Crystal Maldonado wants you to rethink the way you view fatnessPreschoolers decked out in Obama-inspired inauguration outfits catch former first lady's eyeMissouri lawmaker indicted for allegedly selling fake stem cell treatments for Covid-19Pro-Trump lawyer Lin Wood under investigation for possible voter fraud in GeorgiaPentagon clears out advisory boards, citing concerns over last-minute Trump picksBiden signs immigration executive orders to address 'moral failing' of Trump's policiesThe founder of a far-right militia once warned of federal tyranny. Then came Trump.5 children, 1 adult killed in Oklahoma shootingSecond grade girl expelled from Christian school over girl crush, mom saysJeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEOCovid stimulus checks and other aid talks show McConnell's era of just saying no has endedNo charges recommended for officer who shot Ashli Babbitt during Capitol riot, source saysFormer Mets manager accused of sending lewd texts and pictures to multiple womenBon Jovi opens up about single 'American Reckoning,' paying tribute to Black Lives MatterWoman who gave birth while in a coma and battling Covid-19 meets newborn for first timeLawmakers aim to dissolve 'draconian' law that placed heavy financial burden on Postal ServiceJon M. Chu to direct big-screen adaptation of 'Wicked'LeBron James calls heckler ejected from Lakers game 'Courtside Karen'Biden administration declares Myanmar military takeover a 'coup d'etat'Video shows suspect attack judge in Mississippi courtroomNew Nashville museum memorializes Black music's 'origin story'Federal government to ship Covid vaccines to retail pharmacies next weekL.A. police say 'Hollyboob' vandalism of Hollywood sign was 'way uncool'Biden effort to reunite migrant families separated under Trump is not enough, say advocatesTrump's responsibility for Capitol riot 'unmistakable,' House Democrats say in impeachment briefHow to relax: Best relaxation products the Shopping staff usesSenate confirms Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary'Clarice' casts Jen Richards as trans character who will discuss Buffalo Bill's 'complicated legacy''Captain Tom,' U.K.'s hero Covid fundraiser, dies after testing positiveAmazon will pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from delivery workersHow Corky Lee's legacy goes far beyond photographyDeadly storm continues to dump snow on NortheastIt's easy to say Biden should jam the GOP on Covid aid. It's hard to do.ACLU, for first time, elects Black person as its president'Saturday Night Live' under fire for skit criticized as 'transphobic'ICE defies Biden, deports El Paso massacre witness, hundreds of othersDOJ asks Supreme Court to cancel arguments over Trump border wall and 'remain in Mexico' policyAfter Myanmar coup, China is muted while U.S. condemns military takeoverEmpty seas: Oceanic shark populations dropped 71 percent since 1970Uber to buy alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billionThe GOP's house was divided long before Trump's rise and fallRussia's Sputnik V Covid vaccine appears effective, study findsSouth African Covid variant triggers mass testing in parts of EnglandMcConnell condemns 'loony lies,' Covid relief complications and Punxsutawney Phil makes his callPunxsutawney Phil says there will be 6 more weeks of winterHouse Democrat demands U.S. military screen troops' social media for links to extremist groupsHal Holbrook, actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain, dies at 95McConnell condemns 'loony lies' in swipe at Marjorie Taylor Greene, defends CheneyAOC reveals that she's sexual assault survivor as she recounts Capitol riots3 officers suspended after police pepper spray 9-year-old girl in Rochester, N.Y.'A big issue': Unemployment aid backlog is dire for millions of AmericansMarilyn Manson bragged about abusing Evan Rachel Wood. No one listened.White adults parroted stereotypes when I wanted to see pictures of my Black birth fatherMajor Nor'easter blasts Northeast with possible historic snow in NYCAtlanta rapper Silento arrested in murder of his cousinOregon measure decriminalizing possession of drugs takes effect, in a first in U.S.Chicago to continue remote learning as schools, teachers try to hammer out terms for on-campus returnEvan Rachel Wood says Marilyn Manson 'horrifically abused me for years'California man falls to his death while canyoneering at Death ValleyBiden administration eyes Rahm Emanuel for ambassadorshipCelebrated San Francisco P.I. dies after attempted robberyHouse Democrats file resolution to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignmentsMyanmar coup and Aung San Suu Kyi's arrest presaged by world ignoring Rohingya genocideFather hopes newly released evidence will lead to safe return of missing Texas State student Jason LandryRochester police pepper-sprayed a 9-year-old girl. Why didn't a crisis team respond?Biden meets with GOP senators in 'frank' discussion about slimmed-down Covid reliefGameStop madness presents a challenge for Biden's potential SEC chiefMan wins sixth Idaho Lottery, this time taking home $250KDemocrats risk unintended Medicare cuts if they pass partisan Covid reliefPennsylvania agency bungles ballot referendum for child sex victimsScreech made Dustin Diamond famous. He could never leave the character behind.Who's getting the Covid vaccination? Often, it's not those who might need it most.Officer reprimanded over 'Forrest Gump' family costume with child in blackfaceSpaceX announces first mission to space with all-civilian crewPhotos: Snowstorm buries NortheastSettlement reached in lawsuit over lack of Spanish-language voting materials in Florida countiesGetting a Covid vaccine can be required by your boss. Why that's a good thing — and a danger.70-year-old Tennessee man wanted for 2 murders, found deadGeorgia police chief, officer ousted after video of racist remarks on slavery, Stacey AbramsApple Watch Series 6: What you should know before buying one'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies at 44 after lung cancer diagnosisFord and Google pair up to 'reinvent' car design, connectivity and ownership'It's public service': U.S. nurses are coming out of retirement to administer vaccinesU.S. strikes $230 million deal for over-the-counter Covid testsHow Biden can undo the divisions Trump deepened in immigrant communitiesNortheast blizzard complicates Covid-19 vaccination effortsAung San Suu Kyi urges people to resist Myanmar military coupFrolicking pandas, horses and dogs: Here are videos of animals playing in the snowFamily of legendary singer Tony Bennett opens up about his Alzheimer's diagnosisNew & Notable: Latest launches from Athleta, Knix, Away and moreFamily of teen who died in Vieques, with no hospital since hurricane, sues Puerto Rico officialsReport: Hate groups in decline, migrate to online networksJobs market will return to pre-pandemic level by 2022, government forecast saysYoung men accuse Lincoln Project co-founder of harassmentBlack Lives Matter nominated for Nobel peace prizeBiden faces the first big test of his bipartisan pitchNortheast braces for a blizzard, Biden to talk Covid relief with GOP senators and why Trump's lawyers leftIsrael to give 5,000 coronavirus vaccines to Palestinian doctorsBlinken criticizes Putin for crackdown on Navalny protestersSilver is the new GameStop: Price reaches highest level in almost 11 yearsTrump lawyers exit after he pushed them to cite baseless voter fraud claimsRepublican lawmakers want to use pro-Trump rioters to undermine peaceful protest'My Name Is Pauli Murray': Legal icon takes center stage in Sundance filmMyanmar military retakes control of country, detains leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other officialsRep. Ritchie Torres feels 'the weight of history' on his shouldersSan Francisco P.I. Jack Palladino on life support after robbery attempt