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- More Than Half of States Widen Access to Covid-19 Vaccine January 15, 2021At least 28 states have begun vaccinating older people. Amid a shifting rollout, here is a look at what every state is doing.
- Rick Snyder Arraigned on Neglect Charges for Flint Water Disaster January 15, 2021Ex-governor Rick Snyder was leading the state when the city’s water became tainted in 2014.
- Capitol Police Faces Public Scrutiny After Riot January 15, 2021The department’s performance during the rampage at the Capitol has cast a harsh light on an agency that has been unused to public scrutiny.
- F.B.I. Urges Police Chiefs Across U.S. to Be on High Alert for Threats January 15, 2021A joint intelligence bulletin warned that the deadly breach at the Capitol would be a “significant driver of violence” ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.
- Atlanta Prosecutor Appears to Move Closer to Trump Inquiry January 16, 2021The Fulton County district attorney is weighing an inquiry into possible election interference and is said to be considering hiring an outside counsel.
- Pelosi Holds Back Impeachment Article as House Builds Case January 16, 2021The speaker called the impeachment of President Trump “urgent,” but did not send the charge to the Senate to prompt the start of a trial, nor commit to when she would do so.
- Photos capture notes from Trump ally leaving the White House on Friday. January 16, 2021President Trump, isolated and watching the clock count down on his time in the White House, spent some of it on Friday with the C.E.O. of MyPillow, Mike Lindell, who brought some notes with him.
- How Pro-Trump Rioter Rosanne Boyland Died During the Capitol Attacks January 16, 2021Rosanne Boyland died after losing consciousness in the crush of a pro-Trump mob as it surged against the police. Here’s how it happened.
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- Global coronavirus death toll reaches 2 million people January 15, 2021‘Our world has reached a heart-wrenching milestone’ says United Nations chief António GuterresCoronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverageMore than two million people have now lost their lives to the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide, with United Nations chief António Guterres lamenting the impact of the “vicious virus”.“Our world has reached a he […]
- Dutch government resigns over child benefits scandal January 15, 2021PM Mark Rutte will stay on in caretaker capacity until general elections scheduled for 17 MarchThe Dutch government has resigned amid an escalating scandal over child benefits in which more than 20,000 families were wrongly accused of fraud by the tax authority.The move came less than a month before parliament was due to break up ahead of general elections s […]
- Nancy Pelosi says lawmakers who aided in Capitol attack may be prosecuted January 15, 2021House speaker’s comments come after a congresswoman said she saw colleagues leading ‘reconnaissance’ tours before the riotUS politics live – follow all the latestThe House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has said it is possible that members of Congress could face prosecution if found to have “aided and abetted” the violent attack on the Capitol earlier this month tha […]
- 2,000-year-old remains of infant and pet dog uncovered in France January 15, 2021Child was buried at beginning of first century surrounded by vases and animal offeringsFrench archaeologists have hailed the “exceptional” discovery of the 2,000-year-old remains of a child buried with animal offerings and what appears to have been a pet dog.The child, believed to have been around a year old, was interred at the beginning of the first centur […]
- Former Spanish king's ex-lover says she was threatened by spy chief January 15, 2021Corinna Larsen tells court ‘chilling’ warning to her and her children came on the orders of King Juan CarlosThe ex-lover of Spain’s former king Juan Carlos has told a court in Madrid of the “chilling” moment when she claimed the head of the country’s intelligence services threatened her and her children on the monarch’s orders.Corinna Larsen told the court F […]
- Billionaires backed Republicans who sought to reverse US election results January 15, 2021Guardian analysis shows Club for Growth has spent $20m supporting 42 rightwing lawmakers who voted to invalidate Biden victoryAn anti-tax group funded primarily by billionaires has emerged as one of the biggest backers of the Republican lawmakers who sought to overturn the US election results, according to an analysis by the Guardian. Related: Trump official […]
- Partner of Norwegian ex-minister jailed over faked attacks on home January 15, 2021Laila Anita Bertheussen denied trying to get sympathy for family by blaming theatre group for incidentsThe partner of Norway’s former justice minister has been found guilty of threatening democracy and sentenced to 20 months in prison in a case involving faked attacks on her family home and the torching of her car.Laila Anita Bertheussen, 56, had pleaded not […]
- Bobi Wine says soldiers have stormed his home as Uganda counts vote January 15, 2021Opposition leader tweets ‘we are under siege’, while President Yoweri Museveni takes early lead in electionSoldiers have stormed the home of Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition leader has said, as votes continued to be counted in the country’s election.“We are under siege,” the pop star turned politician tweeted. “The military has jumped over the fence and has […]
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- Coronavirus: EU anger over reduced Pfizer vaccine deliveries January 15, 2021Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.
- Capitol riots: Police describe a 'medieval battle' January 15, 2021US police held back a mob for hours in a "barbaric" battle at the Capitol. Here are their stories.
- Dutch Rutte government resigns over child welfare fraud scandal January 15, 2021Mark Rutte's cabinet resigns after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.
- Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 15, 2021Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
- Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil January 15, 2021A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
- WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge January 15, 2021Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week.
- Champion golfer Ángel Cabrera 'arrested in Brazil' over alleged assault January 15, 2021Mr Cabrera faces extradition to Argentina where he is alleged to have committed domestic abuse.
- North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile January 15, 2021The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.
