Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hope
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Normally quiet streets around U.S. state capitol buildings have looked more like battlegrounds recently, putting those who live and work there on edge.
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Biden to review Trump's changes to national monuments
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he plans to review the Trump administration's downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest, including one on lands considered sacred to Native Americans who joined environmental groups in suing when the boundaries were redrawn in 2017.
Trump pardons ex-boyfriend of deported Russian agent
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump renewed his grievance over the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election by pardoning Paul Erickson, a former conservative operative once romantically linked to Russian agent Maria Butina.
Pork exec gives $25K to Iowa governor; company got virus aid
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An owner of a large pork production company that disproportionately benefited from an Iowa coronavirus aid program recently donated $25,000 to Gov. Kim Reynolds' campaign, a new disclosure report shows.
New Mexico zoo sends endangered wolf pack to Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A pair of endangered Mexican gray wolves and their seven pups have been sent from a zoo in New Mexico's largest city to Mexico as part of conservation efforts in that country.
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — One name missing in President Donald Trump's flurry of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic.
Read for yourself: The text of Biden's inaugural address as the 46th president
Read the text of President Biden's inaugural address. "We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban ... conservative versus liberal."
AP PHOTOS: Biden takes oath, inherits confluence of crises
Joe Biden took the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.”
EXPLAINER: Election claims, and why it's clear Biden won
ATLANTA (AP) — As Democrat Joe Biden is sworn in Wednesday as the nation’s 46th president, Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters still believe Biden was not legitimately elected after Trump continues to argue the election was stolen.
Rape charges denied by lawyer for '70s Show' actor Masterson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson pleaded not guilty on his behalf Wednesday to the rapes of three women in the early 2000s.
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
"Tiger King" Joe Exotic's team was so confident in a pardon, a celebratory limo was readied, but his name wasn't in Donald Trump's flurry of pardons.
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman leaves big impression: 'Even as we grieved, we grew.'
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman made a big impression as she summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world “even as we grieved, we grew."
Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics
Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier Wednesday that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries.
Kamala Harris was escorted to the ceremony by the Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from Senate
Eugene Goodman has been hailed as a hero ever since he lured rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill. The Capitol Police officer's courageous actions were recognized again on Wednesday when he escorted…
Biden takes the helm as 46th president: 'Democracy has prevailed'
Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed." Kamala Harris makes history as vice president.
Lil Wayne, Kodak Black get clemency; Joe Exotic does not
Two rappers were among the entertainment figures included in a list of 140 people who were pardoned or had their sentences commuted by President Donald Trump in a last-minute clemency flurry early Wednesday. But the news was not as good for one hopeful celebrity.
Inauguration live updates: Biden, Harris inauguration ceremony begins
The latest from today's inauguration ceremonies.
Next up: $730M Powerball prize after no Mega Millions winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thanks to math and bad luck, lottery players will have another shot at a giant jackpot Wednesday night as a $730 million Powerball prize is on the line.
Joe Biden's journey to this moment, in photos
A look at the life and career of the soon-to-be 46th president of the United States.
North Carolina cities OK ban on hairstyle discrimination
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Two city councils in North Carolina have unanimously passed ordinances protecting against discrimination for wearing hairstyles such as braids, dreadlocks or afros.
Photos: Scenes from Inauguration Day
Scenes from Washington D.C. as President Trump departs and soon-to-be President Biden and Vice President Harris begin inauguration ceremonies.
Trump frees former aides from ethics pledge, lobbying ban that was meant to 'drain the swamp'
The ethics pledge was outlined in one of Trump's first executive orders as part of his campaign pledge to "drain the swamp."
US probes complaints that Ford tailgate recall didn't work
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that a Ford pickup truck tailgate recall didn't fix the problem.
