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National Guard Activated in 21 States Over Fears of Inauguration Violence
From California to Michigan, dozens of states will be bolstering security, including some declaring states of emergency and summoning the National Guard.
Woman Goes Missing While on Hike in Yosemite National Park
"Alice" Yu Xie, 41, has been missing since she went on a day hike to the Upper Yosemite Fall overlook. She is less than 5 feet tall, less than 100 pounds, and has neck-length black hair.
Oklahoma Police Officer Launches 'Stimulus Challenge' to Donate Your Checks
Jeff Morefield sparked the challenge by donating his $1,800 stimulus check to his friend and local restaurant owner.
MyPillow Products Will No Longer Be Sold by These Companies
Calls to boycott the company have grown in recent days after CEO Mike Lindell continued to push baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald Trump.
Man Attacks Grocery Store Worker With Bottle After Being Asked to Wear Mask
The customer could face "two felony charges, robbery and assault 2nd degree for his poor decision to escalate the situation," according to police.
Capitol Rioter Who Beat Police With Baseball Bat Turns Himself In
Emanuel Jackson handed himself in to police after images and video of him in Washington, D.C. were shared by authorities.
Biden Eyes 8-Year Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Migrants
Joe Biden has also pledged to add more immigration judges and provide aid to Central and South American countries to help stop the flow of migrant refugees into the United States.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Welcomes Dominion Lawsuit Over Election Claims
"I welcome Dominion to sue me. I welcome it. Please," Lindell said in response to threats of a lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems. "Please sue me... and then you can show us all about your machines."
Pro-Trump Rioter Arrested After Incriminating Herself on Social Media
The 23-year-old senior at the University of Kentucky has since deleted her Twitter and Instagram accounts after her videos led to her arrest.
GOP Lawmaker Says 'Democratic Machine' Paid Rioters to Make Trump Look Bad
His claim has been repeated by numerous Republicans on social media but was disavowed as untrue by the FBI.
If Trump Writes a Presidential Handover Letter, Here's What He May Say
Trump not leaving a note could signal that the president is eying a 2024 run and serve as a "drumbeat" to his supporters, one political historian stated.
Democrats Condemn ICE After Agency Shares MLK Day Message
"You should sit this one out," former Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro wrote.
Trump Reveals Who He Wants Statues to Honor in National Garden
What do Kobe Bryant, Bob Hope and Thomas Jefferson have in common? They are among the more than 200 names President Donald Trump has recommended to be honored in a yet-to-be created National Garden of American Heroes.
Former Defense Secretaries Urge Congress to Grant Lloyd Austin a Waiver
"Now more than ever, we need an experienced, competent, organized, and respected Secretary of Defense," the officials said.
Which States Have Vaccinated the Most and Least People? Newest CDC Data
Vaccine distribution has been left up to states, and some are moving faster with inoculations than others.
MLK's Son, on MLK Day, Endorses Andrew Yang to Be NYC Mayor
"Andrew's commitment to a basic income is why I'm endorsing him," Martin Luther King III said, emphasizing that his father supported the idea.
Many Floridians Overdue for 2nd COVID Vaccine Dose, Worried of Side Effects
Some seniors are "balking at getting the second shot because they've heard that the side effects are worse with the second shot," one health official said.
Trader Joe's Manager Stops Anti-Maskers Entering Store in Viral Video
The incident came as total confirmed cases in Oregon surpassed 133,205, with 1,800 total reported deaths.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Won't Attend Joe Biden's Inauguration
Controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene won't be attending the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden this week.
Iranian Officials Demand Biden Lift Sanctions, Return to Nuclear Deal
"Whatever has happened under Trump's administration must go back to the pre-Trump era," a top Iranian official said.
Off-Duty Officer Accused of Assaulting Fellow Deputy at Texas Bar
Maverick Mason Moreland, of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, arrested for allegedly hitting woman he was dating.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Son Calls Inauguration Threats 'Frightening'
King discussed the "foolishness" of the potential threat to 50 state governments ahead of Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.