'Insurrection,' 'coup' and 'sedition.' Here's what each term means
Various words have been used to describe the events at the U.S. Capitol building this week — "insurrection," "sedition" and "coup." Here's a look at what those terms mean.
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2020 tied with 2016 for hottest year ever recorded
Global average temperatures in 2020 were tied for the hottest on record, capping what was also the planet's hottest decade, according to new data.
Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies
Helen Viola Jackson, 101, was almost certainly the last remaining widow of a Civil War soldier when she died Dec. 16 at a nursing home in Missouri.
8 things you may not know about Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was born on this day in 1935. Here are eight things you might not have known about the King of Rock and Roll.
FBI releases 40 photos, seeking identification of suspected rioters at US Capitol
See 40 photos released from the FBI this week in an effort to identify people suspected of entering the US Capitol unlawfully Wednesday.
Buying Guide: 4 storage solutions every pet owner needs to stay organized
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People at the US Capitol riot are being identified and some are losing their jobs
As images and social media posts of Wednesday's insurrection at the US Capitol circulate online, some of those who were present are being identified, and some have lost or left their jobs.
How businesses can apply for a second PPP loan
Small businesses hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic can soon receive a second forgivable loan under the newly revived Paycheck Protection Program. Here's how.
2021 astronomy calendar: When to see full moons, planets, eclipses and meteor showers
Prepare for a year filled with awe-inspiring reasons to look up at the night sky.
With his win, Georgia's Raphael Warnock becomes member of select club: pastor politician
Raphael Warnock, by winning Georgia’s Senate election against Kelly Loeffler, will be one of just two ordained ministers in the Senate chamber.
A year ago today, in pictures: Soleimani funeral procession and more moments you may remember
Also on this day in 2019 firefighters in New South Wales state made the most of relatively benign conditions by consolidating containment lines around more than 110 blazes and patrolling for lightning strikes. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
What is the 25th Amendment?
The amendment allows for the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unfit for office. Here's how it works.
15 ways we give social media companies personal data
Many internet users are savvier than ever about what they share. To help even more, here's a look at how personal data is given to sites and how it can be utilized against users.
Watch Now: Dwarf giraffes found in the wild for the first time
Researchers with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation recently spotted two dwarf giraffes in Namibia and Uganda.
Elon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos as world's richest person, reports say
Tesla CEO Elon Musk edged past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to grab the title of world's richest person, according to Bloomberg and other sources.
American Airlines: No booze, other changes on DC flights after 'politically motivated aggression'
American Airlines is taking "precautionary" measures, including no alcohol on flights to and from Washington, D.C., after "politically motivated" incidents.
'I've never seen Mike Pence as angry as he was today,' says GOP senator
Upset by criticism from President Trump and close GOP friends, Pence said, ‘After all the things I’ve done for (Trump).’”
Lawmakers vow to investigate how police handled storming of US Capitol
Leaders are questioning the preparedness and tactics by law enforcement after pro-Trump mob occupied and vandalized the US Capitol.
Watch Now: How the siege on the U.S. Capitol unfolded, plus reaction to today's events
See video and photos as a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding. Watch how it unfolded and see how politicians reacted.
On the llam: 'Very chill' llama seen wandering in Massachusetts
A passerby spotted a "very chill" llama in a field off an interstate in Massachusetts. The male llama was brought to a farm for safekeeping.
