Jurors were supposed to begin hearing the fourth week of testimony in the case against Stewart Rhodes and four others accused of plotting to stop the transfer of power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.
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Ex-Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
Another former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
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Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s next prime minister, faces major economic problems
Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and will become Britain’s next prime minister – the third this year.
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North, South Korea exchange warning shots along sea border amid tensions
The badly marked boundary off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula has been a longtime source of hostility between the nations.
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China’s Xi expands powers, promotes allies
Xi stresses the importance of national security and control over China’s supplies of food, energy and industrial goods.
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Red Bull Formula One owner Dietrich Mateschitz dies at 78
The Austrian billionaire co-founded the energy drink company and founded and owned the Red Bull Formula One racing team.
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U.S. Army reports ‘barricade situation’ at base outside D.C.
‘The situation is ongoing, & we cannot comment further at this time,’ the base tweeted.
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Biden: ‘Legitimate’ for voters to weigh age as he nears 80
Biden has repeatedly said it is his intention to seek reelection.
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Climate protesters throw mashed potatoes at Monet painting
The two activists, both wearing orange high-visibility vests, also glued themselves to the wall below the painting.
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Two cops head to trial for aiding George Floyd’s killing
J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao have already been convicted of violating Floyd’s civil rights and begun serving those sentences.