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GOP's Loeffler concedes to Warnock in Georgia runoff

GOP's Loeffler concedes to Warnock in Georgia runoff

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler has conceded to Democrat Raphael Warnock in one of two Georgia Senate runoffs that will give control of the U.S. Senate to Democrats.
by The Associated Press

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How are you processing the violence in D.C. that unfolded Wednesday?

How are you processing the violence in D.C. that unfolded Wednesday?

Violence and chaos erupted at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, as a pro-Trump mob stormed the building. How are you talking to your family and friends about what you’re seeing and hearing? How are you processing it all?
by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and Karen Zamora

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Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

Three days before the Capitol riot, the Pentagon asked the U.S Capitol Police if it needed National Guard manpower. And on Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents. The police turned them down both times, according to senior defense officials and two people familiar with the matter.
by The Associated Press

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'How did it get to this?': Minnesotans react to violence, chaos at U.S. Capitol

'How did it get to this?': Minnesotans react to violence, chaos at U.S. Capitol

There is a lot to process and talk about following the violent insurrection inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Here’s a look at what some Minnesotans are thinking and feeling after a dark day for U.S. democracy.
by MPR News Staff

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What to expect from NOAA under the Biden administration

What to expect from NOAA under the Biden administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s focus on weather forecasting and climate science is likely to be a high priority under President-elect Joe Biden
by Paul Huttner

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Here are the Republicans who objected to the Electoral College count

Here are the Republicans who objected to the Electoral College count

More than a dozen Republican senators originally said they would object to at least one state's election results. After the violence that ensued Wednesday, that number was reduced by about half.
by Barbara Sprunt

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4 Minnesota GOP lawmakers silent on blame for Capitol siege

4 Minnesota GOP lawmakers silent on blame for Capitol siege

The four Republicans in Minnesota’s congressional delegation split on whether to certify Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College. But they remained silent Thursday on whether President Trump and other GOP leaders bear any blame for the violence at the U.S. Capitol that interrupted the proceedings.
by The Associated Press

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Mask rules differ on each end of Minnesota’s Capitol

Mask rules differ on each end of Minnesota’s Capitol

The Legislature is exempt from the mask mandate enacted by Gov. Tim Walz. The state House instituted its own requirement while the Senate is keeping mask-wearing optional this session.
by Brian Bakst

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'What happened yesterday is textbook terrorism,' D.C. mayor says

'What happened yesterday is textbook terrorism,' D.C. mayor says

Reading from U.S. regulations, Mayor Muriel Bowser says, "It is defined as 'the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government.'"
by Bill Chappell

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