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• The decision to punish some of the state GOP's leaders for going against Trump signaled a fractured party in a key swing state January 24, 2021 4:20 am
  The Arizona Republican Party sent a clear signal Saturday that its leadership remains loyal to former President Donald Trump when it voted to publicly punish Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Cindy McCain, all of whom opposed Trump's efforts to overturn President Joe Biden's victory, or in the case of Flake and McCain, endorsed the Democrat before the election.
• Rep. Cawthorn accepts Biden as President January 24, 2021 5:10 am
  Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina said Saturday that he accepts Joe Biden as president and that the 2020 election was not conducted fraudulently.
• Wall Street Journal: Trump pressured DOJ to file case with Supreme Court to overturn election results January 24, 2021 5:08 am
  Former President Donald Trump pushed the Department of Justice to directly ask the Supreme Court to invalidate President Joe Biden's election win, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
• Analysis: Biden's opening with Republicans is narrow but real January 24, 2021 11:05 am
  Anyone who has paid attention to American politics lately knows President Joe Biden cannot singlehandedly end the "uncivil war" he decried in his inaugural address last week.
• Inside Kamala Harris' historic first days January 24, 2021 2:06 pm
  In the hours after her historic inauguration, Kamala Harris beamed into televisions across the country, delivering her first speech as vice president just steps beyond the sitting relic of Abraham Lincoln and a short distance from where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his iconic words that inspired generations.
• The man third in the line of presidential succession has been in five 'Batman' movies January 23, 2021 7:57 pm
  For as many foes as the superhero fends off, Batman has a formidable team of supporters starting with his sidekick Robin, Gotham City Commissioner James Gordon and his ever-loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth.
• 'What research did you do?': Brown presses GOP lawmaker on election fraud claims January 24, 2021 2:23 am
  CNN's Pamela Brown presses Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) about his pledge to work with the Biden administration despite voting to decertify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
• The face mask that could end the pandemic January 23, 2021 3:24 pm
  • Just over a year since Covid-19 was first found in the US, the country nears 25 million infections • Live updates: The UK has the 'highest death rate' in the world
• Biden urges patience as frustration grows over vaccines January 24, 2021 5:29 am
  • 8 experts share how they would advise the Biden admin to handle Covid-19 • WATCH: See Harvard expert's plan to end pandemic in four weeks
• The energy capital of the US may become a ghost town under Biden January 23, 2021 6:38 pm
  This Wyoming coal town is a place of contradictions. At dawn, the land looks heavenly: Winds rattle the sagebrush; cotton-candy skies make a dusting of snow glow in pastel hues. Later in the afternoon, though, you look to the horizon and see the Earth hemorrhaging gray dust as trucks haul coal from pits the size of suburbs.
• Analysis: Chronicling Trump's 10 worst abuses of power January 24, 2021 12:55 pm
  Former President Donald Trump flouted the limits of presidential power unlike any of his recent predecessors, leaving behind a legacy of unmatched abuses that range from violations of longstanding norms to potentially criminal behavior.
• Opinion: Four presidents take a stand January 24, 2021 12:51 pm
  On Wednesday, three men wearing overcoats stood in the amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery, grouped at a pandemic-proper social distance as American flags whipped in the wind behind them.
• Teacher suspended for attending 'Stop the Steal' rally: I was never near the Capitol January 23, 2021 4:07 pm
  A Pennsylvania middle-school social studies teacher suspended for attending the electoral college protest says
• Loyal Texas Trump voters want Biden to be less divisive January 23, 2021 2:28 am
  Donald Trump got over 96% of the vote in Roberts County, Texas, during the 2020 presidential election. CNN's Gary Tuchman spoke with some of the residents there to find out what they want to see from President Joe Biden.
• Alleged drug kingpin, one of the world's most-wanted fugitives, arrested January 24, 2021 3:45 am
  A Chinese-born alleged drug kingpin accused of presiding over a multi-billion dollar narcotics operation has been arrested by Dutch authorities.
• Son tips off FBI about father attending Capitol riot January 23, 2021 12:15 pm
  CNN's Chris Cuomo talks to 18-year-old Jackson Reffitt about Jackson's father participating in the Capitol riot.
• 33 missing children found in anti-human trafficking operation in Southern California January 23, 2021 11:58 pm
  Thirty-three missing children were recovered this month in an anti-human trafficking operation led by FBI's Los Angeles field office, the bureau said in a statement Friday.
• Two former Trump officials to be investigated for posting papers denying climate change January 24, 2021 12:21 am
  The Commerce Department's Office of Inspector General said it will investigate how two former Trump officials posted dubious papers questioning man-made climate change using government logos but without the approval of the Trump administration.
• Dustin Poirier defeats Conor McGregor with a knockout in the 2nd round January 24, 2021 7:42 am
  Fighter Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor early Sunday in a much-anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship re-match that left McGregor down for the count in the second round.
• Police officer drives through crowd, leaving at least one person injured, officials say January 24, 2021 1:39 pm
  A Tacoma, Washington, police officer is under investigation after he drove his vehicle into a crowd, running over at least one person and possibly striking others, according to a press release from the Tacoma Police Department.
• A woman who won a $60 million lottery said she got the winning numbers from her husband's dream January 24, 2021 7:12 am
  Deng Pravatoudom followed her husband's dream all the way to Easy Street.
• 'Doomsday cult': Ex-QAnon follower speaks out January 22, 2021 9:00 pm
  CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Jitarth Jadeja, who followed QAnon for two years, about how it appeals to its members and what happens now that "The Storm" never came.
• Dwayne Johnson shows off his hair skills in an adorable post with his 2-year-old daughter January 24, 2021 2:41 am
  Dwayne Johnson has his role as a "girl dad" down after showing how he fixes his 2-year-old daughter's hair on Instagram.
• Got a package you didn't order? It could be a scam January 23, 2021 7:15 pm
  Most people who buy things online just have to worry about their deliveries being delayed or never arriving. But some people are dealing with a different problem altogether: getting weird stuff like hair clippers, face creams and sunglasses they never even ordered at all.
• The extremist Oath Keepers who planned attack on Capitol January 23, 2021 6:03 am
  CNN's Sara Sidner reports on three Americans faced with some of the most severe charges in the attack on the Capitol who are part of the violent extremist Oath Keepers group that planned and coordinated the riot.
• Bernie Sanders turns inauguration meme into sweatshirt for charity January 24, 2021 2:38 am
  The mittens, the pose, the social distancing -- they all helped a photo of Senator Bernie Sanders at the inauguration become an internet sensation. And now the image can be part of your wardrobe.
• 'Complete bunk': Erin Burnett calls out Sen. Hawley's explanation January 23, 2021 1:37 am
  CNN's Erin Burnett reports on Sen. Josh Hawley's (R-MO) role in the insurrection at the Capitol after he said he still doesn't have any regrets over his actions.
• Look back at moments from Larry King's storied career January 14, 2021 4:14 pm
  From presidents to movie stars, Larry's interviewed them all. Watch some of the best interviews from the 25 years of CNN's "Larry King Live."
• Larry King dies at age 87 January 24, 2021 12:07 pm
  In pictures: The life of Larry King | Look back at his storied career
• Celebrities and newsmakers pay tribute to a broadcasting legend January 23, 2021 10:06 pm
  Larry King built an iconic career interviewing celebrities and newsmakers and many of them paid tribute to the broadcasting legend following his death.
• Legend interviews legend: Larry King talks with Hank Aaron January 23, 2021 4:28 pm
  Baseball legend Hank Aaron speaks with longtime CNN anchor Larry King during a 1991 interview on "Larry King Live."
• King interview famously ends with Marlon Brando's on-the-mouth kiss January 23, 2021 11:08 pm
  Larry King over the years interviewed thousands -- heads of state, movie stars, world class athletes, ordinary people -- but one of his most memorable on-air conversations ended with Marlon Brando kissing him on the lips.
• From The Dalai Lama to the newlywed Trumps: See the interviews January 24, 2021 3:31 am
• Parts of Black life that have nothing to do with suffering don't grab headlines. It's time to change that. January 24, 2021 10:07 am
  I was scrolling through Facebook one evening when I noticed an odd image that someone had posted on my page. It was a screenshot of a solitary Black man on roller skates, freeze-framed in the middle of a country road flanked by horse pastures.
• Analysis: Need a good laugh? Samuel L. Jackson can help in this new Netflix mockumentary January 21, 2021 10:07 pm
  A funny thing happened on the way to 2021.
• Justin Timberlake reveals new baby's name January 18, 2021 2:37 pm
  Justin Timberlake spoke about he and Jessica Biel's second baby together in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
• This restaurant's menu offers bluntly honest descriptions of the dishes January 24, 2021 6:05 am
  Feigang Fei, owner of Cuisine AuntDai in Montreal, wants to be honest with you.
• Here's what you need to know about the NFL Championship games January 24, 2021 5:26 am
  The NFL championship games this weekend will determine who goes to the Super Bowl, and there's more at stake for some of the teams than a win.
• Here's how Biden's Oval Office compares to Trump's January 21, 2021 7:27 pm
  CNN's Brianna Keilar looks at how the decor President Biden chose for the Oval Office differs from Trump's.
• 7 strategies for truly restorative rest January 24, 2021 8:05 am
  Many people suffer from a chronic sleep deficit, and that was the case even before the pandemic hit -- bringing with it stress, fear and anxiety.
• Devoted customers help rescue BBQ restaurant on the brink of eviction January 23, 2021 3:12 pm
  The pandemic has been devastating for most small business owners. But for some, it also has brought out the compassion and generosity of their local communities and customers.
• Analysis: Rotting fish, lost business and piles of red tape. The reality of Brexit hits Britain January 23, 2021 5:00 am
  Brexit might be done and dusted, but its specter will loom over Britain for a long time yet.
• How to buy bitcoin without all the risk of buying bitcoin January 21, 2021 7:33 pm
  Bitcoin is up more than 260% over the past 12 months -- a stellar ride -- yet owning the asset is fraught with risks including wild swings in cryptocurrency prices. But there are several ways for investors to get a piece of the bitcoin boom without investing directly in bitcoin.
• 18 useful products on Amazon that are helping us reach our 2021 goals
• The best weekend sales: Aerogarden, Urban Outfitters and more
• We tested nine top-rated hair dryers to find the best for your buck January 20, 2021 10:05 pm
• 50 Valentine's Day gifts your loved ones will actually use
• 14 healthy snacks if you constantly eat while working from home
• 25 thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts for the man in your life
• Samsung's Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra set the bar for 2021 phones
• We asked dermatologists for tips to combat winter dryness
• The best SAD lamps to help literally brighten your day
• How to choose the right DNA kit for you
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• Bernie Sanders inauguration memes are what this country needed January 23, 2021 2:15 am
  Each morning for the past four years, I have arisen from a tormented slumber like this:
• Cruz and Hawley have been playing with dynamite January 23, 2021 2:35 am
  Remember that time a violent mob smashed its way into the Capitol, killed a police officer and occupied the Senate chambers, hunting for terrified members of Congress who were forced to hide?
• Restoring what Trump stole from LGBTQ Americans January 22, 2021 8:35 pm
  In the first hours and days of the Biden administration, something precious has been returned to us. That invaluable thing that has been restored to LGBTQ Americans -- and many others -- is hope.
• Hank Aaron was much more than smashed records January 22, 2021 11:50 pm
  I'll miss the wisdom.
• Are you OK? I'm not. January 22, 2021 7:12 pm
  This is just to say I am thinking of you, dear reader, in a time when everything feels breakable. Are you holding it together? I am not. Most days I struggle with grief and rage. I often cover my face with my hands. My fingers keep closing into fists.
• Thank you, Amanda Gorman January 22, 2021 5:32 pm
  It is no secret what poetry can do. What Black poetry can do.
• Impeachment complicates Biden's efforts to unify January 23, 2021 4:53 pm
  President Joe Biden spent his first week in office trying to convince the nation to see themselves not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans united in defeating the pandemic. Then on Friday night, the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump got a formal date on the calendar, complicating every bipartisan goal on the new President's agenda.
• Washington Monument closed 'until further notice' due to Covid-19 January 23, 2021 11:32 pm
  The Washington Monument will be closed "until further notice" due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service said Saturday in a statement.
• Idaho's Republican governor blasts his own party's efforts to end his Covid-19 emergency declaration January 22, 2021 9:42 pm
  Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued sharp criticism of the state Legislature's efforts to repeal a Covid-19 emergency declaration in a video statement released Friday.
• Group of Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to commute the sentences of death row prisoners January 23, 2021 1:04 am
  Democratic Reps. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Cori Bush of Missouri on Friday led a group of 35 lawmakers in urging President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of all federal prisoners on death row.
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• She was murdered for catching an Indian priest and nun in a sex act. Three decades later, justice is served January 24, 2021 9:20 am
  The dead nun's slippers were scattered on the convent kitchen floor -- one near the entrance, the other by the fridge.