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Facebook’s oversight board to rule on Trump ban OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook is passing the buck for its indefinite suspension of former president Donald Trump to a quasi-independent oversight board, setting up... by Barbara Ortutay AP Technology Writer - January 22, 2021

Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel WASHINGTON — With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that the nation’s COVID-19 response is under new management and he’s d... by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press - January 22, 2021

LATEST: Biden focused on virus, not impeachment, Psaki says White House press secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden will allow Congress to decide the way forward on the impeachment trial of his predecessor, Donald... by The Associated Press - January 20, 2021

Protesters find troops circling state capitols Small groups of election and anti-government protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunda... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 19, 2021

States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of emergency a... by DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press - January 18, 2021

Official: No ‘direct evidence’ of plot to kill at Capitol PHOENIX (AP) — Federal prosecutors said there was “strong evidence” the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to “capture and assassinate ... by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JACQUES BILLEAUD, Associated Press - January 18, 2021

Global virus death toll hits 2 million MEXICO CITY (AP) — The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine rollout so immense but so uneven that in s... by CHRIS SHERMAN, MARIA CHENG, JOHN LEICESTER and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press - January 16, 2021

US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300 Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. hit another one-day high at over 4,300 with the country’s attention focused largely on the fallout from the deadly uprising at th... by The Associated Press - January 14, 2021

Top military leaders remind troops of limits of free speech WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid worry about renewed violence on Inauguration Day, the military's top leaders issued a written reminder to all service members Tuesday tha... by ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer - January 13, 2021

US carries out its 1st execution of female inmate since 1953 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A Kansas woman was executed Wednesday for strangling an expectant mother in Missouri and cutting the baby from her womb, the first time... by MICHAEL TARM and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press - January 13, 2021

What to watch as House moves to impeach Trump for 2nd time WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's fiery speech at a rally just before the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol is at the center of the impeachment charge against... by Matthew Daly, Associated Press - January 13, 2021

Dems prep ‘incitement of insurrection’ charge against Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment pressure mounting, the House worked swiftly Monday to try to oust President Donald Trump from office, pushing the vice president a... by LISA MASCARO, BILL BARROW and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press - January 12, 2021

US ramps up vaccinations to get doses to more Americans The U.S. is entering the second month of the biggest vaccination drive in history with a major expansion of the campaign, opening football stadiums, major leagu... by LISA MARIE PANE, PATTY NIEBERG and JULIE WATSON Associated Press - January 12, 2021

Deadly siege focuses attention on Capitol Police WASHINGTON (AP) — The police were badly outnumbered. Only a few dozen guarded the West front of the U.S. Capitol when they were rushed by thousands of pro-Trump... by MATTHEW DALY and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press - January 11, 2021

State lawmaker charged after entering Capitol with rioters A Republican West Virginia state lawmaker has been federally charged for entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he live-streamed himself rushing i... by The Associated Press - January 8, 2021