The following is a review, created for the print edition, of several longer stories that have run this week, called the 7 Day Well Challenge. Below you can find links to the full stories. Looking back on 2020, lockdowns and
Day: January 9, 2021
Reporter’s notebook: From abroad, Capitol assault felt like another 9/11
LONDON — It’s nearing the end of a week that’s not only shaken Washington and the country …it’s rocked the world. I’ve covered the US from abroad for exactly 30 years now. And except for 9/11, I’ve never seen
A new front against Iran for 2021
The decision to welcome Qatar back to the fold of the Gulf Nations after a three-and-a-half year blockade could lead to a stronger resolve against Iran, say experts. “These are the major players in the region – so moving from
Seton Hall keeps DePaul winless in Big East
DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty drives to the basket during the second half Saturday against Seton Hall. He led the Blue Demons with 22 points. | Nam Y. Huh/AP Jared Rhoden scored 18 points as the Pirates beat the host Blue
Freshman Evan Mobley powers USC to basketball victory at Arizona State
Freshman Evan Mobley had 19 points and a career-best 13 rebounds, and USC beat Arizona State 73-64 on Saturday. The 7-foot Mobley, a likely top-five pick in the 2021 NBA draft, was five-for-seven shooting from the field and had a
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LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player to record triple-double [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN
At 19 years, 140 days old, LaMelo Ball becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, as the Charlotte Hornets take on the Atlanta Hawks. #NBA #LaMelo ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
Pelosi: Capitol rioters chose their ‘whiteness’ over democracy
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said that pro-Trump rioters who breached the Capitol on Wednesday “chose their Whiteness over Democracy.” “It has been an epiphany for the world to see that there are people in our country led by this
Calls to impeach Trump gain momentum, Republicans ask Biden to intervene
Congressional calls for the impeachment of President Trump are gaining traction on both sides of the aisle, as lawmakers announced Saturday that impeachment would be introduced in the House Monday. Many agree that the violent breach and riot at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday that
Major Technology Companies Join List of Biden Inaugural Donors
Major technology companies like Google and Microsoft, as well as telecommunications giants like Comcast and Verizon, are among the nearly 1,000 people and groups that have donated at least $200 to the committee organizing President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s scaled-back
Man With Assault Rifle Charged With Threatening Pelosi, Officials Say
A man who had an assault rifle was charged with threatening Nancy Pelosi, the House speaker, after he traveled to Washington for the pro-Trump rally on Wednesday and sent a text message saying he would put “a bullet in her
Pence intends to attend Biden’s inauguration.
Vice President Mike Pence will attend President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s inauguration on Jan. 20, an aide to the vice president said on Saturday, a split with President Trump’s decision not to go. The adviser revealed the decision four days
Rams’ 30-20 playoff victory over the Seattle Seahawks by the numbers
Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 30-20 NFL wild-card playoff victory over the Seahawks in Seattle on Saturday: 142 Yards from scrimmage for Rams’ Cam Akers in the first half, breaking Eric Dickerson’s rookie record of 110 set
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN
Watch the highlights as Trae Young, Cam Reddish and the Atlanta Hawks take on LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets. #NBA ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️
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Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN
Check out highlights of Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns against the Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn ✔️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔️ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN
As Mike Madigan fights to keep his job, House Dems to begin voting on speaker Sunday
Candidates for speaker, left to right: House Democratic Caucus Chair Kathleen Willis; House Speaker Mike Madigan; state Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit; state Rep. Ann Williams. | Rich Hein; Neal Earley; Rich Hein; Erin Brown/Sun-Times file. It will be the first
Biden: Trump ‘not above the law. Justice serves the people — it doesn’t protect the powerful’
President-elect Joe Biden said on Twitter Saturday that President Trump is “not above the law,” after the House announced it would be bringing articles of impeachment on Monday. “Our president is not above the law,” Biden wrote. “Justice serves the
Rep. Bowman introducing COUP Act to investigate ties between White nationalists, Capitol police ranks
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a new member of the progressive “squad,” is introducing legislation to investigate whether alleged White nationalism in the U.S. Capitol Police factored into the deadly riot at the Capitol Wednesday. Bowman, D-N.Y., is authoring the Congressional Oversight of Unjust Policing
New Zealand central bank says its data system was breached
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Two people walk towards the entrance of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand located in the New Zealand capital city of Wellington WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said on Sunday that it
Woman in widely seen hotel confrontation charged in NYC
A 22-year-old California woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him at a New York City hotel in a widely seen video has been charged after returning to the city ByThe Associated Press January
Trump supporters, counter-protesters clash in San Diego
Supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with counter-protesters in San Diego on Saturday, prompting police to declare the gathering an unlawful assembly because of acts of violence By Associated Press January 10, 2021, 1:32 AM • 1 min read Share
Rams upset Seahawks in NFC wild-card round
Rams running back Cam Akers gets by Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday in Seattle. | Steph Chambers/Getty Images Cam Akers rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown, Darious Williams returned Russell Wilson’s
Rams suffer another quarterback injury, but defense delivers playoff win over Seahawks
Turns out, it did not matter whom Rams coach Sean McVay decided to start at quarterback. The Rams’ defense, the NFL’s best unit during the season, continued its dominating play and carried the Rams to a 30-20 victory over the
Wesley Matthews making the right adjustments in his Lakers bench role
His career was built as a starter, but the Lakers have asked venerable veteran Wesley Matthews to become a key role player off the bench. Without pause, Matthews has accepted his new responsibility. Matthews started his first game as a
Kate Middleton Honors Frontline Workers on 39th Birthday
On her 39th birthday, the Duchess of Cambridge takes time to appreciate workers on the frontlines battling the coronavirus pandemic. See Kate’s sweet tribute!
Ryan Garcia says he’d KO Gervonta Davis in two rounds | Max on Boxing
Ryan Garcia joins Max on Boxing to look back at his thrilling win over Luka Campbell and says that he’d be able to knock out Gervonta Davis if the two were to fight. #Boxing ✔️ Donate now to Jimmy V
California reports record 695 virus deaths in a day
California health authorities reported Saturday a record one-day total of 695 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads. California’s death toll since the start of the pandemic rose to 29,233, according to the state Department of Public Health’s
GOP Sen. Toomey: Trump ‘committed impeachable offenses’
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey, Pa., said that President Trump “committed impeachable offenses” in his efforts to throw out the results of the 2020 presidential election. “I do think the president committed impeachable offenses,” said Toomey during an interview on Fox
Lamar Odom Says Ex-GF Sabrina Parr Is ‘Bitter’ 2 Months After Split: ‘We Should Not Be Together’ — Watch
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Apple and Google Cut Off Parler, an App That Drew Trump Supporters
Amazon helps Parler operate by hosting its web traffic on its servers, according to a group of Amazon employees. Those employees and at least one member of Congress have called on Amazon to cut Parler off from that service, which
State Dept. Moves to Ease Restrictions on Meeting With Taiwan Officials
WASHINGTON — The United States said on Saturday that it would relax its restrictions on interactions between American officials and their counterparts in Taiwan as the Trump administration seeks to lock in a tougher line against Beijing in its final