Barbara Campbell
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National
Capitol Police Officers Suspended For Actions During Rioters' Attack On Capitol
One suspended officer took a selfie with a rioter. Another donned a MAGA hat and "started directing people around," Rep. Tim Ryan said. Other officers are under investigation.
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Law & Courts
Judge Rejects Last-Minute Claim That Pence Can Ignore States' Presidential Electors
Rep. Louie Gohmert and other Republicans argued that the Constitution lets Vice President Pence reject Biden electors and count those for Trump. The judge says the plaintiffs have no standing to sue.
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National
Salem, Mass., Says Stay Away If You Know What's Good For You This Halloween
The witchcraft capital of the U.S. usually courts October visitors but is worried about the coronavirus this year. Officials are taking steps to repel out-of-town goblins.
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Politics
Judge Rules Against Texas Limit Of One Drop-Off Site Per County For Absentee Ballots
The decision says the limit is a burden for elderly and disabled voters, who are at particular risk for the coronavirus, because it requires them to travel to more crowded locations to cast votes.
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Law & Courts
Attorney General Moves To Oust U.S. Prosecutor Who Investigated Trump Allies
Attorney General William Barr had announced that Geoffrey Berman would be stepping down as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. But Berman says, "I have no intention of resigning."
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Health
No Need To Test Trump For Coronavirus, White House Doctor Says
President Trump indicated he might be tested after a Brazilian official he had contact with was diagnosed with the virus. But Dr. Sean Conley says Trump has no symptoms, so testing "is not indicated."
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Animals
Standard Poodle Takes Best In Show At Westminster Kennel Club Competition
Wearing the ultimate in poodle hairdos, Siba trounced 2,600 other dogs over a three-day competition. Seven dogs, all the best in their categories, competed in the finale.
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National
U.S. Charges Suspect In El Paso Walmart Shootings With Hate Crimes
Shortly after the attack last August, Patrick Wood Crusius allegedly told police he had driven to the store intending to kill "Mexicans."
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World
Iran Says It Shot Down Ukrainian Jetliner By Mistake
Iranian media quoted the military as saying human error led to the attack. The foreign minister blamed "US adventurism." Missiles struck the plane just after it took off from Tehran.
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National
Southern California Hit With Another Big Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude was 7.1. It's the biggest earthquake in the area in 20 years and follows a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Thursday.