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Canada’s governor general steps down after employees accuse her of creating a ‘toxic’ workplace
Julie Payette, a former Canadian astronaut and the country’s governor general since 2017, announced she would step down Thursday after she was accused by current and former employees of creating a “toxic” workplace environment. In a detailed statement, Payette said that she took the allegations seriously — although she did not formally apologize or admit
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Bernie Sanders, Gaga’s outfit and other meme-able Inauguration moments. (But mostly Bernie)
It’s time to admit that making jokes about sacred historical moments like inaugurations is just part of our way of coping with overwhelming political and social change. We know history is being made, yes, but what kind of history? When future generations look back on this day, what will they see? Mostly Bernie Sanders memes,
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Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine
A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Kim Ogg said in a statement Thursday that Dr. Hasan Gokal is accused of theft by a public servant, a misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to one
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Florida man accused of being in Capitol riots was arrested at the inauguration, Justice Department says
A Florida man knew he was wanted by authorities for being at the US Capitol riots but returned to Washington, DC, to attend the inauguration, the Justice Department said in a court filing Thursday. Samuel Camargo, 26, was arrested Wednesday in Washington, prosecutors said. The name of Camargo’s attorney wasn’t immediately available Thursday. He has
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At least 8 arrested in Portland as demonstrators vandalize federal ICE building, Democratic Party state headquarters
Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday vandalized the state Democratic Party headquarters and a federal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, according to police. At least four demonstrations were planned in the city, Sgt. Kevin Allen, spokesman for the Portland Police Bureau, said in a video statement early Thursday. Two remained peaceful, but the others
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Beijing sanctions outgoing US officials as Chinese state media bids ‘good riddance’ to Trump
The Chinese government has announced sanctions against outgoing secretary of state Mike Pompeo and 27 other high-ranking officials under former United States President Donald Trump, accusing them of “prejudice and hatred against China.” In a strongly-worded statement published after US President Joe Biden was sworn into office in the early hours of Thursday morning, Beijing
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Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns, says ‘I am sorry’ after ‘tensions have arisen at Rideau Hall’
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a “damaging” workplace harassment investigation. “Everyone has a right to a healthy and safe work environment, at all times and under all circumstances. It appears this was not always the case
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Elementary school honors lives of Georgians lost to COVID-19 with flag display
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — People have been coming to Gwin Oaks Elementary School to stand in its parking lot in silence and remembrance for the last week. They are coming to the school to look at a sea of 10,000 small white flags placed by
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Survivor of fiery tanker crash shares his story
Click here for updates on this story TRYON, North Carolina (WHNS) — We first introduced you to the wife of the man that was behind the wheel of a tanker that crashed and you couldn’t even see beyond this large cloud of smoke and raging fire. It happened on I-26 in Polk County back in
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Infant’s death attributed to meth intoxication; parents arrested
Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, LA (KTBS) — A mother and father have been arrested in the death of their 7-month-old daughter after an autopsy confirmed the infant died from methamphetamine intoxication, Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper said. Randavious Mosley, 26 and Shondreka McGlothen, 26, both of Minden were booked into the
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Man rescued after falling through house floor, 20 feet down into well
Click here for updates on this story GAFFNEY, South Carolina (WHNS) — The Gaffney Fire Chief said Thursday afternoon that crews responded to a home to rescue a man who had fallen into a well. The incident happened at an address on Broad Street. A 73-year-old man was doing work in the house when he
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Packers memorabilia store gets boost as team heads into NFC Championship game
Click here for updates on this story BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin (WDJT ) — As the Green Bay Packers get ready for the NFC Championship game on Sunday, January 24, local retailers are also staying busy. “As they win, us in the sports memorabilia business, we win also,” Jeff’s Sports Inc. owner Jeff Lemieux said. The Brookfield
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Amid carjacking epidemic, woman asks men to stand up and keep watch
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — Every day lately, there are headlines about carjackings in Chicago. Now, one woman is taking matters into her own hands to protect other women. As CBS 2’s Jim Williams reported Wednesday, Afrika Porter of Hyde Park is turning to men to be part of
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How long could massive law enforcement effort remain downtown?
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — It’s now been five days of armed troops on the streets of Sacramento with national guard soldiers guarding the capitol, state, and federal buildings. The armed forces showed a larger presence than protestors on Inauguration Day. “It’s an important lesson that you can never
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VP Harris sworn in on Thurgood Marshall’s Bible and another one close to her heart
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, CA (KPIX) — When Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first woman of color to ever hold the job she made history and in doing so, she kept her own history close at hand. When Vice President Harris stepped forward to take the oath
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Brewery sells out of beer honoring President Joe Biden
Click here for updates on this story WILMINGTON, Delaware (KYW) — A Wilmington brewer’s beer honoring President Joe Biden is such a hit that they can’t keep it in stock. Wilmington Brew Works just sold out of another batch of cans of Rail Car One. The IPA is a tribute to the president’s time riding
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2 year old defies the odds, beats cancer and rings the bell on her birthday
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was a little over two years ago when Faith was born and doctors diagnosed her with Full Trisomy 18. Full Trisomy 18 is a condition that causes a baby’s organs to develop in an abnormal way due to having an extra chromosome in some
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Trump store sees wave of customers on Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day
Click here for updates on this story BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The future of former President Donald Trump, and whether it includes politics, is unclear. CBS3’s Matt Petrillo went to Bucks County to talk to Trump supporters and ask what’s next. Take a look inside the Trump Store in Bensalem. People can buy everything from
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Police: 9-year-old girl dies after shot in head by 5-year-old inside home
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A 9-year-old girl was shot in the head and killed by a 5-year-old inside of a house in North Philadelphia Wednesday, police say. Police are now investigating what led up to her shooting. A neighborhood has been left in shock after the young girl was
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