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New York State Bar Association considers expelling Rudy Giuliani

New York State Bar Association considers expelling Rudy Giuliani

The bar association said it received "hundreds of complaints in recent months" about Giuliani, ultimately deciding Monday to launch a "historic" inquiry into the president's attorney.
by Merrit Kennedy

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How online sleuths identified rioters at the Capitol

How online sleuths identified rioters at the Capitol

As researchers gave the online video and photos closer scrutiny, they produced forensic evidence that has identified those involved.
by Greg Myre

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Parler squeezed as Trump seeks new online megaphone

Parler squeezed as Trump seeks new online megaphone

Though stripped of his Twitter megaphone, President Donald Trump does have alternative options of much smaller reach. They are led by the far right-friendly Parler, though that's getting increasingly difficult. Parler has already had its wings clipped, however. Google and Apple have removed it from their online stores and Amazon has kicked it off its web-hosting service.
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Records show fervent Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover

Records show fervent Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover

The evidence gives lie to claims that the violence was perpetrated by left-wing antifa activists rather than supporters of the president. An FBI official says investigators have seen "no indication" antifa activists were disguised as Trump supporters during the Capitol riot.
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Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared

Capitol assault a more sinister attack than first appeared

The full extent of the assault on the U.S. Capitol is coming into sharper focus, with scenes of violence so vast they are difficult to grasp. New videos and witness accounts reveal the sinister nature of the assault. And they point to the crowd as a force determined to occupy the inner sanctums of Congress and hunt down leaders.
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Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director

Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director

A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, William Burns, 64, had a 33-year career at the State Department under both Republican and Democratic presidents. He rose through the ranks of the diplomatic corps to become deputy secretary of state before retiring in 2014 to run the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
by The Associated Press

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In wake of Capitol attack, House begins moves to impeach Trump — again

In wake of Capitol attack, House begins moves to impeach Trump — again

As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — "incitement of insurrection" — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Philosopher Michael Sandel on the politics of the common good

Philosopher Michael Sandel on the politics of the common good

Political philosopher Michael Sandel of Harvard University speaks in the Aspen Ideas series about his new book, “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?”
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