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Security ramps up on Capitol Hill four years after Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Officials in Washington and on Capitol Hill are boosting security ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with Congress preparing to certify President-elect Trump's ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 Capitol attack 'didn't end that day'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Sunday that the violence of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol “didn’t end that day.” “It didn't end that day,” Pelosi told CBS News’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Paw things: how to help your anxious dog

The pandemic unleashed an epidemic of anxiety in dogs. The experts advise patience, positive training and tasty treats. But will it work for John-Paul Flintoff’s pet?. When children get scared, we ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Former Capitol Police officers call Trump’s vows to pardon Jan. 6 rioters ‘a betrayal’

Former Capitol Police officers present during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection said President-elect Trump’s commitment to pardon rioters is “a betrayal.” “It’s a betrayal, a stab in the heart,” former ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

How the US can help to save Georgia from the brink

The West could do more to stand by the Georgians who are protesting the GD’s authoritarian rule and its refusal to expand ties with the European Union.

The Hill - Jan. 4

The big chill: warming, nourishing culture to help you hibernate until spring

Whether it’s wintry films and music, time-absorbing games or compelling telly and podcasts, with all this goodness to get stuck into there really is no reason to go outside. Wolf Hall: The Mirror ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Jimmy Carter Helped Clean Up Canada’s Chalk River Nuclear Accident

The former American president, who died this week at 100, was among those who came to clean up a partial meltdown at Chalk River, Ontario.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Scalise cites DEI initiatives in law enforcement while discussing New Orleans attack

House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) cited diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that he says have blurred the focus of law enforcement agents hired to keep the country safe ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Speaker Mike Johnson wins vote with help from Reps. Self, Norman

Reps. Keith Self and Ralph Norman, who chose to vote for other lawmakers during the first round of voting for House Speaker, changed their vote at the last minute and secured a win for Louisiana's ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - Jan. 3

Shunned and shamed, Pakistan’s trans community finally gets help for TB

Often forced into sex work, trans people are at higher risk of tuberculosis but face abuse when they seek treatment. Now screening and outreach work are helping tackle the disease. Two years ago, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds

Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisions

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Jimmy Carter's body will lie in state at U.S. Capitol

Memorial services honoring former President Jimmy Carter begin this weekend. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Tuesday following a public viewing in Atlanta, Georgia. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump

The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Mike Johnson has Donald Trump's endorsement, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.

NBC News - Jan. 2

AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is helping tech entrepreneurs target the aging population

AARP has started its AgeTech Investor Network, aimed at helping startups get off the ground in the AgeTech market.

VentureBeat - Jan. 2

2025 Pro Bowl rosters: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes misses initial cut for first time in six years

Mahomes is listed as an alternate behind Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

How to help UK farming waste less food

We don’t normally take lessons from the US on food but there is a lot to learn from America’s tax policies

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales

The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Clement has to win hearts and minds at Rangers. Beating Celtic would help

Manager is yet to win an Old Firm match and success would help him to show he is making some progress. Philippe Clement can only hope the law of averages is due to swing in his favour. If not, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Janiah Barker's passion and toughness have helped vault UCLA to a No. 1 ranking

Texas A&M transfer Janiah Barker showed her grit by passing on chances to be the star on a team, opting to chase team wins at UCLA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

10 Powerful Questions to Help You Get Ahead in 2025

As a leader, it’s importantly that you quietly and think more deeply about what went right and what went wrong, so that you have the opportunity to learn.

Inc. - Jan. 1

US Capitol attack fugitive seeks asylum in Canada and hopes for Trump pardon

Antony Vo, 32, convicted over January 6 riot, was supposed to begin nine-month prison term but instead fled to Canada. An American man who absconded after being sentenced to prison for his role in ...