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Pompeo doubles down on defending Trump, positions himself as the president's successor

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Trump to lift some Covid travel restrictions, a move Biden quickly rejects

"We plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate the spread," Biden's press secretary said.

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'traitors get shot'

Texas man who stormed Capitol allegedly threatened to shoot his children if they turned him in

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Ex-Al Qaeda recruiter on deplatforming extremists: Some will be emboldened

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Polarized British public turns on frontline workers as Covid misinformation intensifies

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Man hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to Covid fears

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U.S. Covid-19 death toll nears 400,000

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Comic book artist's sudden death: 'We had no idea he had Covid'

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Panel critical of pandemic delays by China, WHO

Coronavirus

Comic book artist's sudden death: 'We had no idea he had Covid'

World

Panel critical of pandemic delays by China, WHO

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Capturing Trump's presidency: Here's what White House photographers said about his 4 years

Photographers of the White House press corps share behind-the-scenes looks at the iconic photos of Trump’s presidency.

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2020 Election

The stakes are high for Biden's inaugural address. Here's what to expect.

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2020 Election

'Accountability for lies and lawbreaking': Biden's bipartisanship will be tested

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Meet the Delaware pastor delivering the benediction

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Biden picks Rohit Chopra to lead consumer protection agency

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Trump should not be prosecuted for Capitol riot incitement, Comey says

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Biden picks Rohit Chopra to lead consumer protection agency

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Trump should not be prosecuted for Capitol riot incitement, Comey says

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Iran jails U.S. businessman, possibly jeopardizing Biden's plans for diplomacy with Tehran

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Panel critical of pandemic delays by China, WHO

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Trump baby blimp enters museum collection

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French baker's hunger strike saves apprentice from deportation

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Polarized British public turns on frontline workers as Covid misinformation intensifies

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French baker's hunger strike saves apprentice from deportation

Coronavirus

Polarized British public turns on frontline workers as Covid misinformation intensifies

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Washington taps Starbucks for help with Covid vaccine rollout

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Biden's pick to head SEC is tough regulator who 'can't be intimidated,' Wall Street experts say

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Ex-al Qaeda recruiter on deplatforming extremists: Some will be emboldened

Social Media

Many charged with Capitol riots already documented their trips online

National Security

FBI probing if foreign governments, groups funded extremists who helped execute Capitol attack

Social Media

Many charged with Capitol riots already documented their trips online

National Security

FBI probing if foreign governments, groups funded extremists who helped execute Capitol attack

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Coronavirus

Chaos in a fake vaccine line: Inside NYC's bumpy distribution rollout

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Biden blasts Trump vaccine rollout, details new distribution plan

Space

Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet

Space

Blue Origin aims to fly first passengers into space as early as April

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2020 was second-hottest year on record, NOAA says

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'The numbers don't lie': The green movement remains overwhelmingly white, report finds

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Prehistoric dire wolves looked different than those on 'Game of Thrones,' study suggests

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How a morning walk keeps 1 couple connected during the pandemic

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How can you tell if a rash is serious? Look for these signs

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How to cook chicken breast so it's incredibly juicy every time

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The 7 Minute Workout app was 'my lifeline' during quarantine

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How to get better at being there for others right now

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The 7 Minute Workout app was 'my lifeline' during quarantine

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How to get better at being there for others right now

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