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A theatre of propaganda: The Capitol, cameras and selfies

A theatre of propaganda: The Capitol, cameras and selfies

NEW YORK — One of the defining images of the Capitol Hill siege was of a man dangling from the balcony of the Senate chamber.
Cohen seeks to dismantle Trump legacy, one podcast at a time

Cohen seeks to dismantle Trump legacy, one podcast at a time

NEW YORK — The rehabilitation of Michael Cohen has reached a surreal new stage: Quizzing the actor Ben Stiller about his approach to impersonating him on “Saturday Night Live.
'Nomadland' wins 4 National Society of Film Critics awards

'Nomadland' wins 4 National Society of Film Critics awards

LOS ANGELES — “Nomadland” won four awards at this year's National Society of Film Critics awards, including best picture, best cinematography, best director and best actress.
Biden faces challenge in guiding America past Trump era

Biden faces challenge in guiding America past Trump era

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden appeared on television last week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers huddled in an undisclosed location to protect them from a violent mob that was ransacking the U.S. Capitol. “The whole room went silent,” Sen.
China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe

China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe

BEIJING — Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Monday.
Capitol police were overrun, little defence against rioters

Capitol police were overrun, little defence against rioters

WASHINGTON — Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S.
Hong Kong's new top judge urges impartiality in courts

Hong Kong's new top judge urges impartiality in courts

Hong Kong’s new top judge warned Monday that the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s courts need to show they are impartial amid a flurry of politically charged cases or risk losing public trust.
First lady 'disappointed' by Trump supporters' Capitol riot

First lady 'disappointed' by Trump supporters' Capitol riot

WILMINGTON, Del. — Melania Trump said Monday that she is “disappointed and disheartened” by the deadly riot at the Capitol last week by supporters of her husband.
Israel announces new settler homes, risking Biden's anger

Israel announces new settler homes, risking Biden's anger

JERUSALEM — Israel on Monday advanced plans to build 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, a move that could strain ties with the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Asia Today: Virus rules tightened in province near Beijing

Asia Today: Virus rules tightened in province near Beijing

BEIJING — Chinese health authorities say scores more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Hebei province bordering on the capital Beijing.