Pro-Trump demonstrations held at statehouses across U.S.
Small groups of pro-Trump demonstrators, some armed, have begun gathering outside statehouses, including in Michigan, Ohio and South Carolina. CBC | World News
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U.S. federal officials say more than 100 people in custody so far in Capitol riot investigation
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said on Friday there is no “direct evidence” to suggest that rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol had formed “kill capture teams.” Meanwhile, officials say more than 100 people have been taken into custody so far in connection with the Jan. 6 riot. CBC | World News
U.S. state capitol buildings beef up security amid fears of armed pro-Trump protests
The FBI warned police agencies of possible armed protests outside all 50 state capitol buildings starting Saturday through president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, fuelled by supporters of President Donald Trump who believe his false claims of electoral fraud. CBC | World News
U.S. gun rights group National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy
The U.S. National Rifle Association announced Friday it has filed for bankruptcy and will seek to incorporate the nation’s most politically influential gun-rights group in Texas instead of New York. CBC | World News
U.S. expected to execute 13th death row inmate during Trump’s presidency on Friday night
The U.S. government intends to carry out the 13th and final execution under President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday evening, just five days before president-elect Joe Biden takes office with a promise to try to end the death penalty. CBC | World News
Biden announces new vaccine czar, massive spending to stem COVID-19 ‘suffering’ in U.S.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked a former Food and Drug commissioner to lead vaccine science in his drive to put 100 million shots into the arms of Americans in his administration’s first 100 days to stem the COVID-19 pandemic. CBC | World News
5-time U.S. Olympian Klete Keller charged for taking part in Capitol riots
Five-time Olympic swimming medallist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week. CBC | World News
U.S. House expected to vote on impeachment of Donald Trump today
President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time in an unprecedented House vote Wednesday, a week after he encouraged a mob of loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results just before they stormed the U.S. Capitol in a deadly siege. CBC | World News
U.S. executes 1st woman on federal death row in nearly 7 decades
The U.S. government executed convicted murderer Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, early on Wednesday, after the Supreme Court cleared the last hurdle for her execution by overturning a stay, according to a reporter serving as a media witness. CBC | World News
Megan Rapinoe returns to U.S. national team after year-long absence
It was quite a year for Megan Rapinoe. Her book came out, she hosted an HBO special and she got engaged to girlfriend Sue Bird. One thing was largely missing, however: soccer. CBC | Sports News