The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man at a security checkpoint in Washington on Friday after he flashed an “unauthorized” inauguration credential and a search of his truck found an unregistered handgun and more than 500 rounds of ammunition, the
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Man arrested at Washington checkpoint with gun and 500 rounds of ammunition, police say.
The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man on Friday after he arrived at a security checkpoint in Washington with an unregistered handgun and more than 500 rounds of ammunition, according to a report from the city’s Metropolitan Police Department. The
Lakers lean on lockdown defense: Five takeaways from win over Pelicans
Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 112-95 win Friday against New Orleans at Staples Center: 1. The Lakers were able to blow out their opponent for the fourth consecutive game, this time coming back from 15 points down in
Trump administration carries out 13th and final execution
The Trump administration on Friday carried out its 13th federal execution since July, an unprecedented run that concluded just five days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden — an opponent of the federal death penalty. Dustin Higgs, convicted in
Coronavirus vaccine shipments unpredictable, says LA County’s chief science officer
Los Angeles County health officials said on Friday, Jan. 15, their vaccination efforts have been stymied by a short supply of doses and an unpredictable shipment schedule that’s making it tough to plan. Within the state’s most populous county, about
As inauguration in divided nation nears, Illinois getting ready for anything — and hopefully, nothing
Workers maneuver sheets of plywood into place on Friday as they work to cover the first floor windows at the Illinois State Capitol in preparations for possible protests. | Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP Gov. J.B. Pritzker conceded
Biden to Elevate Science Adviser to His Cabinet
President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced on Friday that he will elevate the role of science in his cabinet as part of an effort to “refresh and reinvigorate our national science and technology strategy.” Mr. Biden will nominate Eric S.
Governors complain over pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Governors bitterly accused the Trump administration Friday of deceiving the states about the amount of COVID-19 vaccine they can expect to receive as they ramp up vaccinations for senior citizens and others. But the government attributed the anger to confusion
Former Ald. Proco ‘Joe’ Moreno leaves Cook County Jail, must undergo alcohol abuse treatment
Former 1st Ward Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno walks out of Cook County Jail Friday evening. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Moreno, 48, must also abstain from alcohol while he awaits trial on his felony fraud case, Cook County Judge William H.
With hundreds of healthcare workers in line, Dodger Stadium becomes massive vaccination site
Dodger Stadium transformed into a massive vaccination center on Friday, Jan. 15, amid concerns that shortfalls in anticipated supplies are slowing the rollout of the vaccine. Lines of cars showed up early Friday morning along the Academy Road entrance, where
Cody Bellinger avoids arbitration, agrees to one-year, $16.1-million deal with Dodgers
Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers settled on a one-year, $16.1 million contract Friday to avoid arbitration, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Dodgers entered Friday with the contracts for five arbitration-eligible players — Bellinger, Corey Seager,
Fiji Will Lead U.N. Rights Body, Over Russian and Chinese Opposition
GENEVA — The Pacific island nation of Fiji won election on Friday as president of the United Nations’ top human rights body, ending a shadowy proxy battle waged by China, Russia and Saudi Arabia seeking to strengthen their influence by
VIRUS TODAY: Global death toll for COVID-19 surpasses 2M
Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — The global death toll from COVID-19 has topped 2 million. Johns Hopkins University reported the milestone on Friday amid a monumental but uneven
Uganda Forces Surround Home of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ugandan security forces on Friday surrounded and then breached the compound of Bobi Wine, the country’s leading opposition candidate, a day after a contentious general election that he said was marred by widespread “fraud and violence.” The
C.D.C. Warns New Virus Variant Could Fuel Huge Spikes in Covid Cases
Federal health officials sounded the alarm Friday about a fast spreading, far more contagious variant of the coronavirus that is projected to become the dominant source of infection in the country by March, potentially fueling another wrenching surge of cases
Partner of Norwegian Ex-Minister Is Sentenced for Staging Attacks
OSLO — A Norwegian court on Friday sentenced the partner of a former minister to 20 months in prison after she was found guilty of endangering the country’s democracy by making up threats and vandalizing her own house and car
Federal watchdogs open broad investigation into possible failures before Capitol riot.
Government watchdogs said on Friday that they planned to review the protocols, and policies that were in place in the lead-up to last week’s catastrophic breach of the Capitol in an attempt to determine why the federal government was caught
Chicago relaxes travel advisory
Chicago is relaxing its COVID-19 travel advisory. | Sun-Times file Starting Friday, states outside Illinois will be divided into two categories instead of three. The “red” category has been eliminated. Chicago on Tuesday relaxed and simplified its emergency travel order,
Bulls rookie Patrick Williams continues putting a lot on his chest
AP Last week it was Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Friday night in Los Angeles it was LeBron James. Williams welcomes the challenge of becoming an elite defender, and the Bulls are willing participants in that process, throwing the rook right into
Clippers fail to finish quarters: 5 takeaways from loss to Warriors
The Clippers lost 115-105 to Golden State on Friday night, when their 22-point lead vanished as the Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, outscored them by 31 points over the final 15 minutes: Here are five takeaways from the game in
Lakers roll with role players: 5 takeaways from defeat of Bulls
The Lakers came up with a tight 117-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at Staples Center. Here are five takeaways from the game: 1. With Anthony Davis (adductor strain) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sidelined because of injuries, the
Commentary: After Senate flip, Congress won’t save NCAA from athlete rights reckoning
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) was home in Stamford on Friday recovering from what he called a “harrowing” experience Wednesday when a mob of election protesters stormed the Capitol. The mayhem of that momentous day shifted the nation’s focus from
Horse racing newsletter: Mike Tierney’s TV wish list for 2021
Santa Anita Charts Results for Friday, January 8. Copyright 2021 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California. 7th day of a 81-day meet. Clear & Firm FIRST RACE. 1 Mile Turf. Purse: $61,000. Maiden Special
A judge has blocked Trump’s sweeping restrictions on asylum applications.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from implementing a rule, set to take effect next week, that would have closed the doors of the United States to most asylum seekers. The sweeping clampdown on asylum would have
Anthony Davis to miss Lakers’ game against Bulls tonight
Lakers forward Anthony Davis will sit out the game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at Staples Center because of a right abductor strain. Davis, who is averaging 22.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, had missed
Democrats Ready Impeachment Charge Against Trump for Inciting Capitol Mob
WASHINGTON — Democrats laid the groundwork on Friday for impeaching President Trump a second time, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California threatened to bring him up on formal charges if he did not resign “immediately” over his role in inciting
US judge blocks Trump administration’s sweeping asylum rules
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s most sweeping set of asylum restrictions less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The new rules had been set to take effect Monday. The ruling has limited immediate
FBI arrests Arkansas man from photo inside Pelosi’s office
The FBI on Friday arrested an Arkansas man who was photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office following the storming of the Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, authorities announced. Richard Barnett was
An 11th-Hour Approval for Major Changes to Medicaid in Tennessee
With 12 days to go, the Trump administration on Friday approved a long-held conservative goal: to issue a state’s Medicaid funding as a spending-capped block grant. The structural experiment in Tennessee, which would become effective once approved by the state
False Reports of a New ‘U.S. Variant’ Came from White House Task Force
Reports of a highly contagious new variant in the United States, published on Friday by multiple news outlets, are based on speculative statements made by Dr. Deborah Birx and are inaccurate, according to several government officials. The erroneous report originated