Rep. Ayanna Pressley: ‘What do you do when your very existence is resistance?’

Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts speaks about facing increased vitriol in an era when it’s easier than ever to send threatening messages.

      

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New Congress updates: Several Democrats didn’t back Pelosi for speaker of the House

House and Senate lawmakers are sworn in Sunday, the start of a new Congress tasked with working with the Biden administration and fighting COVID-19.

      

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NFL playoff picture in Week 17: Field taking shape as Ravens, Browns clinch wild-card berths

Baltimore and Cleveland punch wild-card tickets Sunday afternoon, but more berths and NFC’s No. 1 seed remain available.

      

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Coronavirus updates: Donald Trump says US ‘China Virus’ data exaggerated; Dr. Anthony Fauci protests, draws president’s wrath

Anthony Fauci dismissed claims tweeted by President Donald Trump that coronavirus cases and deaths in the U.S. are “fake news.” Latest COVID news.

      

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‘Her toughest test yet’: Nancy Pelosi reelected speaker with narrow vote in what may be her last term

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won the gavel one last time Sunday as the House elected her to lead them through a post-Trump era.

      

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California Highway Patrol seeks answers after ‘tragic’ head-on crash kills 7 children, 2 adults

The children, who were between the ages of 6 and 15 years old, were members of two related families, the Fresno County Coroner’s office said.

      

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Joe Biden to get ‘presidential escort’ to White House, virtual parade instead of traditional inaugural festivities

Planners of Joe Biden’s inauguration look to honor inaugural traditions with reimagined events during COVID-19 pandemic.

      

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Beyoncé commemorates end of 2020 with never-before-seen footage of kids Blue Ivy, Rumi, Sir

Beyoncé shared a 2020 recap video for New Year’s, which featured some adorable, never-before-seen footage of twins Rumi and Sir and daughter Blue Ivy.

      

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New Congress updates: Several Democrats vote against Pelosi for speaker of the House

House and Senate lawmakers are sworn in Sunday, the start of a new Congress tasked with working with the Biden administration and fighting COVID-19.

      

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Call to challenge the Electoral College count has split Senate Republicans

“I could never have imagined seeing these things in the greatest democracy in the world,” said Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.

      

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