Chief Yogananda Pittman: Militias Wanted to Blow Up Capitol
Congress was holding a joint session to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College win over President Trump . About that, Pittman just confirmed it was under investigation by outside law enforcement.

AstraZeneca CEO delighted as Ghana takes delivery of vaccines
Officials in Austria, Belgium, and Italy have also started to report some resistance to the British vaccine, France24 reported . People have reportedly refused to take AstraZeneca's vaccine after European leaders cast doubt on its effectiveness.

The Shamima Begum ruling is a victory for common sense
But the government appealed to the Supreme Court, which today ruled against Begum's return. She claims to have married a Dutch convert soon after arriving in IS-held territory.

Facebook bans Myanmar military accounts citing the coup
Members of the lawmakers' group, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), were not immediately available for comment. A Thai source said the Myanmar minister also had a meeting scheduled with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Former Aide Accuses Governor Cuomo of Sexual Harassment, Unwanted Kiss
State and federal lawmakers from Central New York on Wednesday called for an investigation into claims by a former aide to Gov. Boylan said her career was strained by the inappropriate treatment, which extended to other women in the government of NY .

US House plans vote on COVID-19 aid bill on Friday
One of the most controversial provisions is the phased increase of the $7.25 an hour federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. Should a single Democrat vote against the relief package it would prevent it from getting through a Senate split 50-50 by party.

South Asian group mobilises for Tanden as Biden stands by her
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an appearance at the convention on February 28, Fox News reports . The 25 most rural states elect 50 of the Senate's 100 members - and 40 of those 50 are now Republicans.

New COVID Cases Identified Across All Islands
Continuing a trend of slowing covid cases, this was the 11th consecutive day with newly reported cases below 300 in the county. The local health department reported that 8,357 females and 7,679 males in Hays County have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

China jails Uighurs for 'picking quarrels' and giving gifts
He cited survivor testimony, satellite images, video, documents and media reports from major US and global news outlets. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other cabinet ministers didn't attend the vote.

Capitol security officials say information shared by feds ahead of Jan
Sund said he spoke with both sergeants-at-arms about requesting the National Guard two days before the riot, but Mr. The Justice Department has said that more than 130 law enforcement officers were injured in the insurrection.

DHSC to extend gap on Oxford vaccine delivery
Gilbert also played down concerns that their vaccines and others won't work against a new variant first detected in South Africa. Iceland was the very first nation in Europe to issue vaccine certificates, creating their own document in late January.

Sports world wishes Tiger Woods well after vehicle crash
The Masters is April 8-11 and when asked if he would be there during the CBS telecast, Woods replied, "God, I hope so". In May 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle parked awkwardly on the side of the road.

Climate, China, Buy American to dominate Biden bilateral with prime minister Tuesday
Trudeau said last month Canada will seek exemptions to a US effort to ensure federal agencies buy American-produced goods. White House officials said that they are still trying to offer a touch of stagecraft for the meeting.

Biden Welcomes Canada's Trudeau (Virtually) To White House For 1st Meeting
During her opening statement Freeland restated her congratulations to her counterpart Harris for her historic win as the first female vice-president.

Lindsey Boylan, Andrew Cuomo accuser, alleges 'pervasive harassment' by NY governor
Cuomo was in a long-term relationship with Food Network star Sandra Lee throughout the timeframe laid out in Boylan's accusations. She said she agreed to take the position after the administration agreed to let her keep her old office on a separate floor.