Live Updates: Trump’s impeachment trial set to begin next week
The Senate trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin next week.
Rochester police union president defends officers seen pepper-spraying 9-year-old girl: report
The president of Rochester, N.Y.’s police union on Sunday defended the actions of officers seen restraining a 9-year-old girl who was sprayed with a chemical “irritant” when she disobeyed commands.
Ace Hardware employee accidentally shot by bystander: report
An employee at an Ace Hardware store in Phoenix was shot Saturday by a bystander after giving chase to a shoplifting suspect, reports said.
Suspect in Wisconsin mall shooting sought, 1 dead, 1 injured
Two people were wounded in a shooting at a Wisconsin mall on Sunday, police said.
US expresses ‘grave concern’ over reports of military coup in Burma, ‘will take action’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken condemned reports that the Burmese military took control of the country and detained senior leaders—including Aung San Suu Kyi, its de…
This Day in History: Feb. 1
Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini receives a raucus welcome in Tehran after 15 years in exile. “Late Night with David Letterman” premieres on NBC.
Homeless activists occupy Washington state hotel in apparent takeover attempt, at least 7 in custody: report
At least seven people were in custody late Sunday after homeless activists, some reportedly armed with hatchets and knives, “forcibly” occupied the lobby and 17 rooms at the Red…
Gabbard: Big Tech controls who gets to have a voice
Tech industry leaders should not be in a position to “pick and choose which one of you get to have a voice, and which do not,” Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, said Sunday.
Kushner, deputy nominated for Nobel Peace Prize over Israel deals
Jared Kushner, the White House adviser under former President Trump, was nominated Sunday for the Nobel Peace Prize over his efforts in negotiating deals between Israel, the United Arab…
Democratic Party tweet accused of contradicting Biden’s original promise for third, $2000 stimulus check
Biden promised a separate, $2,000 stimulus check would ‘go out the door immediately’ if Georgia voters cast their ballots for newly-elected Democratic Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock…