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House Democrats, 2 Republicans Begin Investigation Into Capitol Riot
The hearing begins at 9:30 a.m. (EDT), with Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney and Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson giving opening statements.
Capitol Police Sergeant Recalls Being More Afraid During Riot Than Iraq Military Deployment
"Nothing I experienced in the army or as a law enforcement officer, prepared me for what we confronted on January 6," Sergeant Aquilino Gonell said.
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The 22-year-old reportedly told investigators he committed the killings in an effort to end the sex industry.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Blames U.S. After Paris Embassy Attacked
Two Molotov cocktails hit the Cuban embassy, which caused a fire late on Monday, but no one was injured during the incident.
Fuel Shortage at U.S. Airports May Last Until Mid-August: American Airlines
The shortages showed up first in the west, according to the airline, where they could affect efforts to fight wildfires.
Yoshihide Suga Says There is 'No Worry' of Suspending Olympics
Tokyo reported 2,848 new COVID-19 cases, passing its previous record of 2,520 on Jan. 7, bringing the total to more than 200,000 since the pandemic began.
Ex-Trump Official Says Honor System 'Failed,' Backs Universal Mask Wearing
Dr. Jerome Adams supports vaccinated individuals having to wear masks indoors because of the spread of the Delta variant.
Workers in California City Must Wear Vaccinated Stickers to Avoid Masks
Montclair city workers can avoid wearing masks if they put on a small yellow sticker that says "fully vaccinated."
168 Olympians Listed as LGBTQ+, A Record Number for Any Games
"The massive increase in the number of out athletes reflects the growing acceptance of LGBTQ people in sports and society," the website Outsports.com said.
Texas, Florida Lead U.S. in COVID Cases
Florida is at 340.7 cases per 100,000 residents, while Texas has 108.7 cases per 100,000 residents. The Sunshine State landed on the CDC's most severe category for cases-by-population.
Jeff Bezos Offers NASA Billions in Funding for Lunar Mission Contract
"Blue Origin is committed to building a future where millions of people live and work in space to benefit the Earth," Bezos wrote in a letter.
Majority of French Support Vaccine Mandate as 'Health Pass' Bill Approved
The recent measure passed by the French government requires health care workers to receive a vaccine and a "health pass" system to enter public venues.
Mask Mandate Issued in County Where 9 in 10 Are Vaccinated Amid Delta Surge
Residents of San Mateo County have mostly backed the reintroduction of a mask policy as the area sees a "troublesome" rise of COVID cases.
COVID Rules at Tokyo Olympics, What Happens When Athletes Test Positive
The regulations for when an athlete tests positive for COVID at the Tokyo Games, such as whether they can be replaced, depends on the sport.
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Trump Says GOP Being 'Absolutely Savaged' by Democrats in Infrastructure
"Republicans, don't let the Radical Left play you for weak fools and losers," former President Donald Trump wrote in a statement.
Wildfires Across California, Oregon and Washington Burn Nearly 1.5M Acres
There are 86 active large fires burning across 12 U.S. states, as more than 22,200 wildland firefighters and incident management teams battle the blazes.
Major Medical Groups Call for Mandatory Vaccines for All Healthcare Workers
"The health and safety of U.S. workers, families, communities and the nation depends on it," the joint statement read.
'Pelosi Republicans': McCarthy Chides Cheney, Kinzinger Over 1/6 Committee
When asked if Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger would be punished for serving on the January 6 Capitol Riot committee, McCarthy replied, "We'll see."
Iran Protests Reach Tehran, Videos Show Crowds Chanting for Fall of Regime
The drought protests that began in Khuzestan earlier this month have taken on more overtly anti-regime sentiment and reached the capital.
Critical Race Theory Proving to Be Difficult Wedge Issue for Democrats
Recent reports show teaching anti-racism and other related issues to grade school children is an unpopular concept among independents and moderate Democrats.
Thomas Barrack, Trump Ally, Pleads Not Guilty to Acting as Foreign Agent
The former Trump adviser is accused of asking UAE officials' feedback on a speech Trump was going to give, what to promote during interviews and whom to advocate for administration appointments.
Donald Trump Supporters Protest as Jill Biden Visits Vaccine Clinic
About 20 of the former president's supporters and anti-vaccination proponents arrived as the first lady was addressing a school in Hawaii.
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