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US Loses 140,000 Jobs, First Monthly Drop Since Spring

By Christopher Rugaber | Jan 8, 2021

U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

UK Teen Found Guilty of Killing Gay Teen

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jan 8, 2021

Matthew Mason, a 19-year-old man in the United Kingdom, was found guilty of killing 15-year-old Alex Rodda.

Boston Marathon Bomber Sues over Ballcap, Showers in Prison

Jan 8, 2021

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has sued the federal government for $250,000 over his treatment at the Colorado prison where he is serving a life sentence.

Police Officer's Death Intensifies Capitol Siege Questions

By Lisa Mascaro and Matthew Daly | Jan 8, 2021

A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, a violent siege that is forcing hard questions about the defeated president's remaining days in office.

Warnock, Biden Wins Give Twin Thrills to Religious Liberals

By Elena Schor | Jan 8, 2021

Both Democrats made faith a central part of their political identity on the campaign trail — and their victories are emboldening religious liberals.

Capitol Police Rejected Offers of Federal Help to Quell Mob

By Colleen Long, Lolita Baldor, Michael Balsamo, and Nomaan Merchant | Jan 8, 2021

Despite plenty of warnings of a possible insurrection and ample resources and time to prepare, the Capitol Police planned only for a free speech demonstration.

San Francisco Wrestles With Drug Approach as Death and Chaos Engulf Tenderloin

Jan 7, 2021

Fentanyl is taking over part of San Francisco as skyrocketing overdoses combined with the pandemic put the city at a precipice like never before.

In Los Angeles and Beyond, Oxygen Is the Latest Covid Bottleneck

By Rae Ellen Bichell, Lauren Weber | Jan 7, 2021

It's gotten so bad that Los Angeles County officials are warning paramedics to conserve it. Some hospitals are having to delay releasing patients as they don't have enough oxygen equipment to send home with them.

Watch: Gay Man Brutally Attacked on Grindr Date Pushes for Hate Crimes Charges

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jan 7, 2021

A Louisiana gay man who was brutally attacked on a Grindr date is pursuing hate crimes charges in the case.

Facebook Bans Trump Through Biden Inauguration, Maybe Longer

By Barbara Ortutay and David Klepper | Jan 7, 2021

Facebook will bar President Donald Trump from posting on its system at least until the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

After Excusing Violence, Trump Acknowledges Biden Transition

By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin | Jan 7, 2021

President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an "orderly transition on January 20th" after Congress concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

LGBTQ Leaders Respond to US Capitol Chaos

Jan 7, 2021

LGBTQ leaders are responding to the terrifying events that unfolded yesterday at the Capitol building as Congress gathered to count Electoral College votes.

AP Photos: Scenes Of Violence at U.S. Capitol Shock World

Jan 7, 2021

A mob invading the U.S. Capitol. Police officers with guns drawn inside the House of Representatives. Lawmakers hiding from intruders seeking to overturn a national election.

Harnessing Nature in Harmony CBD's Unique Botanical Blends

Harnessing Nature in Harmony CBD's Unique Botanical Blends

SPONSORED CONTENT | Jan 7, 2021

Harmony CBD combines South Carolina-grown hemp with organic herbs and essential oils to create a collection of topicals for daily skincare, muscle fatigue and more.

Insurrection Marks Moment of Reckoning for Republicans

By Steve Peoples | Jan 7, 2021

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was both stunning and predictable, the result of a Republican Party that has repeatedly enabled President Donald Trump's destructive behavior.

Watch: Gay Father, Adopted Son Join The Cut for Moving Edition of 'Truth or Drink'

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 7, 2021

Hearts melted across the internet when a gay father and his adopted son - also gay - were featured on "Truth or Drink." The segment is hilarious... and touching.

Newly-Elected Senators Warnock and Ossoff and LGBTQ People

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jan 7, 2021

Newly-elected Democratic Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have a established themselves as strong supporters of the LGBTQ community.

Twitter, Facebook Temporarily Muzzle Trump After DC Violence

By Barbara Ortutay | Jan 7, 2021

All it took for social-media giants Twitter and Facebook to even temporarily bar President Donald Trump from addressing their vast audiences was a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, fueled by years of false statements and conspiracy theories.

AP Reports: Woman Shot in U.S. Capitol Has Died

By Michael Balsamo and Colleen Long | Jan 6, 2021

A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol during the violent pro-Trump protest has died.

Brooklyn Man Storms Capitol, Explains Why to New York Post

Jan 6, 2021

The New York Post caught up with one of the protesters that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to ask him why he did it.

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