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Will the fences ever come down? Some worry Capitol security surge to become permanent

Politics & Government

Will the fences ever come down? Some worry Capitol security surge to become permanent

Security experts and longtime Washington officials see it likely that the Capitol and other federal buildings will receive new added layers of security.
January 15, 2021, 2:00 AM
California mobilizes National Guard amid concern over unrest

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California mobilizes National Guard amid concern over unrest

January 14, 2021, 7:59 PM

Nation & World

California mobilizes National Guard amid concern over unrest

January 14, 2021, 5:13 PM

Nation & World

California mobilizes National Guard amid concern over unrest

January 14, 2021, 3:47 PM
Ten Republicans voted to impeach Trump. How many crossed aisle in past impeachments?

Politics & Government

Ten Republicans voted to impeach Trump. How many crossed aisle in past impeachments?

January 14, 2021, 1:16 PM
‘Suspicious’ tours day before US Capitol riot must be investigated, Democrats say

Politics & Government

‘Suspicious’ tours day before US Capitol riot must be investigated, Democrats say

January 14, 2021, 10:26 AM
As Trump’s term nears end, how does his approval rating rank among other presidents?

Politics & Government

As Trump’s term nears end, how does his approval rating rank among other presidents?

January 14, 2021, 8:52 AM
US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll

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US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll

January 14, 2021, 8:26 AM

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Merced County vaccination efforts continue amid more COVID-19 deaths, infections

TikTok video sparks lead in case of Arkansas girl who vanished in 2014, FBI says

January 14, 2021, 12:27 PM

CHP investigating two-vehicle crash involving Merced County Sheriff’s sergeant

January 13, 2021, 2:49 PM

‘People are at risk of dying.’ Merced County hospitals at the limit, says health officer

Taco Bell bringing back two fan-favorites after they were removed from menu last year

House to vote on $5,000 fine for lawmakers who refuse to go through security screening

Politics & Government

House to vote on $5,000 fine for lawmakers who refuse to go through security screening

January 14, 2021, 6:58 AM
At least 34 dead as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings

Nation & World

At least 34 dead as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings

January 15, 2021, 6:35 AM
Pentagon says US has dropped to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan

Business

Pentagon says US has dropped to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan

January 15, 2021, 6:34 AM
Deep South falls behind in coronavirus vaccine drive

News

Deep South falls behind in coronavirus vaccine drive

January 15, 2021, 6:34 AM
Online sign-ups complicate vaccine rollout for older people

News

Online sign-ups complicate vaccine rollout for older people

January 15, 2021, 6:31 AM
Russia follows US to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty

Nation & World

Russia follows US to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty

January 15, 2021, 6:22 AM
Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to perform

Entertainment

Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to perform

January 15, 2021, 6:16 AM
FBI tracking ‘extensive’ online chatter about armed protests

National Politics

FBI tracking ‘extensive’ online chatter about armed protests

Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems

News

Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems

Amid cacophony since Capitol siege, key officer stays silent

Business

Amid cacophony since Capitol siege, key officer stays silent

Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops

National Politics

Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops

Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at Biden inaugural

Celebrities

Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at Biden inaugural

January 15, 2021, 5:45 AM

National Politics

Police say they continue to probe officer’s tackling of teen

January 15, 2021, 5:43 AM
Iranian Guard drones in drill mirror those in Saudi attacks

Business

Iranian Guard drones in drill mirror those in Saudi attacks

January 15, 2021, 5:37 AM
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