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CNN has best ratings day ever for Capitol attack

CNN has best ratings day ever for Capitol attack

NEW YORK — The attack on the U.S. Capitol last week brought more viewers to CNN than any other single day in the network's 40-year history. CNN averaged 5.2 million viewers last Wednesday, eclipsing its previous high of 5.
Justices say women must obtain abortion pill in person

Justices say women must obtain abortion pill in person

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that women must visit a doctor's office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic, though similar rules for other drugs have been suspended during the public h
US shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise

US shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise

WASHINGTON — Facing a slower-than-hoped coronavirus vaccine rollout, the Trump administration abruptly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots to more people. The move came as cases and deaths surged to alarming new highs.
COVID fears grow in Capitol as three lawmakers test positive

COVID fears grow in Capitol as three lawmakers test positive

WASHINGTON — Within a span of about 24 hours, three House Democrats announced they tested positive for COVID-19, prompting concern that last week’s insurrection at the Capitol has also turned into a super-spreader event threatening the health of lawm
Sundance adds Coogler-produced ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

Sundance adds Coogler-produced ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

The Ryan Coogler-produced Fred Hampton film “Judas and the Black Messiah” will have its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to HBO Max and theatres , programmers announced Tuesday.
Chuck Norris manager says actor was not at U.S. Capitol riot

Chuck Norris manager says actor was not at U.S. Capitol riot

NEW YORK — Chuck Norris' manager says the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star was not present at last week’s deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. A photo of a man resembling Norris apparently with a member of the mob began trending online.
Trump takes no responsibility for riot, visits Texas

Trump takes no responsibility for riot, visits Texas

ALAMO, Texas — President Donald Trump on Tuesday took no responsibility for his part in fomenting a violent insurrection at the U.S.
Supreme Court wrestles with Georgia college free speech case

Supreme Court wrestles with Georgia college free speech case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday wrestled with whether to revive a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian literature on campus.
Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP power broker, dies

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP power broker, dies

LAS VEGAS — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul, Republican mega-donor and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics, has died after a long illness.
Spike Lee's children named Golden Globe ambassadors

Spike Lee's children named Golden Globe ambassadors

LOS ANGELES — Spike Lee’s daughter and son have been chosen as the Golden Globe ambassadors to assist with the awards ceremony.
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