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3 years after Capitol riot, almost 1,000 convictions

Ahead of the three-year anniversary of the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, about 1,000 rioters have either pleaded guilty or been convicted of crimes ranging from felonies such as seditious conspiracy and assaulting police officers to misdemeanors such as trespassing.

Supreme Court agrees to review Trump’s Colorado ballot ban in historic case

The Supreme Court agreed to take up whether former President Trump can be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s ballot over his actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, setting up a historic case that could upend the presidential election.

Former police officer who defended U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 running for Congress

Harry Dunn, a former police officer who testified before lawmakers about defending the Capitol on Jan. 6 is running for Congress in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District.

Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP 'cowardice'

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — On a mission to keep former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House, Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney implored New Hampshire voters Friday to use their upcoming presidential primary to send a message to the world. “Speak for us all.

The Perry school shooting creates new questions for Republicans in Iowa's presidential caucuses

CUMMING, Iowa (AP) — Friday looked like a typical January morning in Iowa — gray skies, a brisk breeze and a restaurant crammed with voters munching on breakfast pizzas while listening to a presidential candidate speak. Introduced by Republican Rep.

Golden Globes: How to watch, who's coming and what else to know

The Golden Globe Awards are back on Sunday, with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes aimed at cementing a yearslong comeback effort.

Actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters die in plane crash

Actor Christian Oliver has died in a tragic plane crash in the Caribbean alongside his two daughters.

Around the world

Japanese air safety experts search for voice data from plane debris after runway collision

A team of transport safety officials searched for a voice recorder from the severely burned fuselage of a Japan Airlines plane Friday, seeking crucial information on what caused a collision with a small coast guard plane on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport.

Israel's Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike

JERUSALEM (AP) — The chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service vowed Wednesday that the agency would hunt down every Hamas member involved in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, no matter where they are.

US offers up to $10M reward for info that derails Hamas financial network

The Department of State is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information that will lead to the disruption of the financial network of the terror group Hamas amid its ongoing war with Israel.

Rival Koreas conduct provocative drills along their tense sea boundary, escalating animosities

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas fired artillery rounds into the sea as part of provocative drills along their disputed sea boundary Friday, in violation of the fragile 2018 inter-Korean agreement, and threatened strong responses against each other if provoked.

Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate

BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. airstrike on the headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad on Thursday killed a high-ranking militia commander, militia officials said.

Roller coaster riders stuck 100 feet in air as ride breaks down: video

A high-octane rollercoaster in Colombia got stuck on Wednesday, leaving several riders trapped nearly 100 feet in the air for half an hour, terrifying footage shows.

Hezbollah leader says Lebanon will be 'exposed' to Israeli attacks if no response to Hamas leader's death

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said Lebanon will be "exposed" to Israeli attack if his terrorist group does not respond to the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Beirut.

Technology

Fentanyl overdose suit vs Snapchat advances. Here’s what to know

Families of children who died after taking drugs containing fentanyl are suing the parent company of Snapchat. Here is what we know.

The largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider has been found in Australia

The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider that boasts fangs powerful enough to pierce a human fingernail has found a new home after being discovered north of Sydney, Australia.

2024 will be ‘The year of AI glasses’

Apple's pricey Vision Pro augmented reality platform is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2024. But by the end of the year, I predict the platform of the year will be — drum roll, please — AI glasses! Wait, what? That's right.

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer's drugs seep inside the brain faster — using sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in its protective shield.

Why red-teaming is crucial to the success of Biden’s executive order on AI

With the pace in which AI and generative AI has been rolled out to the public, red-teamers are playing catch-up, with their team facing a significant deficit. There’s a lot for them to address in the near term, and in many cases, they’ll need to learn on the fly.

Official suggests Polish president check social media security after odd tweet from private account

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's minister of digital affairs suggested Friday that President Andrzej Duda check the security of access to his social accounts after a bizarre tweet went out that was almost immediately removed.

Optimizing connectivity for AI, SaaS, and IaaS workloads

Having just returned from a hectic AWS re:Invent 2023, where generative AI was front and center of many company announcements, technical sessions, and continued hype, there were also more pragmatic questions that attendees were asking us during the event such as.

Sports News

Detroit Lions give first look at division championship banner hanging at Ford Field

The Detroit Lions posted the first look at their division championship banner hanging in the rafters at Ford Field.

Big Game Bound: Playoff implications abound as NFL hits Week 18

INDIANAPOLIS -- Week 18 is here, and the playoff picture has yet to fully emerge. With 16 games on the schedule, three AFC spots are up for grabs while two remain in the NFC.

Pat McAfee claims notable ESPN executive is 'sabotaging' his show

Former NFL punter turned sports media personality Pat McAfee says there is a "rat" at ESPN trying to "sabotage" him and his show.

Adam Sandler plays pickup game before No. 10 Arizona faces Colorado

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Adam Sandler got in a little pickup game at Arizona’s McKale Center before the 10th-ranked Wildcats played Colorado. Wearing a Hawaiian-style shirt and turquoise shorts, the comedian played a game of 3-on-3 about two hours before Thursday night’s game.

Injury concerns for Nadal after losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback at Brisbane

Rafael Nadal has concerns over his surgically repaired left hip just two wins and a loss into his comeback from a year-long injury layoff and just over a week before the Australian Open.

Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Buccaneers' must-win finale against Panthers

Baker Mayfield’s sore ribs won’t stop the Tampa Bay quarterback from trying to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Carolina.

49ers’ Jason Verrett hurt again — this time a torn rotator cuff

Cornerback Jason Verrett can't catch a break. A torn rotator cuff ends his season. No surprises on 49er' injury report.

Politics News

Epstein allegedly invoked 5th Amendment 500 times during deposition, skirted questions about Clinton

Jeffrey Epstein allegedly refused to answer at least three questions related to former President Bill Clinton and one related to the Clinton Foundation in a deposition.

Nenookaasi residents set up temporary camp a few blocks from cleared camp

Residents, organizers and volunteers hauled yurts, firewood and supplies three blocks from the cleared site to a corner lot near the intersection of 26th Street and 14th Avenue.

Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday appealed a ruling by Maine’s secretary of state barring him from the state's 2024 ballot over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.

New Mexico attorney general says fake GOP electors can’t be prosecuted, recommends changes

New Mexico is one of several states where fake electors attempted to cast ballots indicating that Trump had won.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files as presidential candidate in Utah, the first state to grant him access

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has filed to run as a 2024 presidential candidate in Utah after meeting the 1,000-signature requirement needed to appear on the ballot, marking the first state where the independent candidate and prominent anti-vaccine activist has qualified.

80 new Nevada laws are now in effect

With the arrival of 2024, there are dozens of new laws that are now in effect for the state of Nevada. One of the more than 80 new laws is aimed at making traffic stops safer and more inclusive for those with communication needs.

Christie in new ad says he was 'wrong' about Trump in 2016

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said in a new ad that he was “wrong” to support former President Trump.