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A 'Scary' Survey Finding: 4 In 10 Republicans Say Political Violence May Be Necessary
The poll shows significant support in the U.S. for political violence. Most white evangelicals and Republicans say Biden's election was illegitimate and Trump was not behind the attack on the Capitol.
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Morning News Brief
A review of Day 2 arguments in the Trump impeachment trial. Biden holds first call as president with his Chinese counterpart. The U.S. is imposing sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders after coup.
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Shortage Of Computer Chips Forces Automakers To Curtail Production
The auto industry is grappling with a shortage of computer chips that is forcing companies to cut back production of some vehicles. Some new cars, already in short supply, might get harder to find.
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After Coup In Myanmar, Biden Says U.S. Sanctions Target Military Leaders
President Biden says the U.S. will impose sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders in response to this month's coup. He called on the military to release detained activists and political officials.
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Advocates Say Biden Administration Needs To Strengthen Eviction Protections
An order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is supposed to prevent people from being evicted during the pandemic. But some landlords are still evicting their tenants.
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Georgia District Attorney Opens Criminal Investigation Into Election Interference
Fulton County's DA has opened a criminal investigation into "attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia General Election," according sent to the Georgia secretary of state.
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WHO Weighs In On AstraZeneca Vaccine Effectiveness
The WHO issued interim guidance on usage of the AstraZeneca vaccine, after a small study found low efficacy against coronavirus variants.
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Chicago Considers Ways To Limit Juveniles Involved In Carjackings
Carjackings have increased by huge numbers in several cities and many of the suspects are juveniles. Communities are grappling with enforcing the law while also embracing rehabilitation.
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After Graphic Video Started 1st Day, Trump Trial Enters 2nd Day
Emotional stories, graphic videos and animated arguments echoed in the Senate chamber on Tuesday as the constitutionality of former President Trump's impeachment trial was debated.
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Oldest Person In Europe Recovers From Coronavirus
Sister Andree, a retired nun who lives in the south of France, turns 117 on Thursday. She says she had no COVID-19 symptoms, but did have to isolate in her room at the nursing home.
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Scientists Discover What May Be World's Smallest Reptile
The world of tiny animals has just gotten even smaller. A new species of chameleon, which is about the size of a sunflower seed, has been found in Madagascar.
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In U.S., Immigrants From Myanmar Monitor Post-Coup Protests Back Home
Many in the Myanmar immigrant community in the U.S. worry about family and friends back home, where tensions between security forces and protesters continue to escalate following a military coup.