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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses are prepared for members of the community 12 years and up, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at a clinic held by Community of Hope, outside the Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington. Neighborhood schools sent information about the vaccines to their students’ families to ensure access to the vaccine, that’s been recently approved for children ages 12-15. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

July 18, 2021 at 3:38 am

Lawsuits challenge Washington law allowing kids to get vaccines without parental permission

As debate rages over kids getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Washington, D.C., parents are challenging a District law that allows children as young as 11 to...

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Protesters attempt to force their way through a police barricade in front of the U.S. Capitol as Congress worked Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to finalize the Electoral College votes in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times / TNS)

January 11, 2021 at 4:50 pm

Beaten, sprayed with mace and hit with stun guns: police describe injuries to dozens of officers during assault on U.S. Capitol

The injuries suffered by dozens of police as they attempted to fend off supporters of President Donald Trump who seized the U.S. Capitol last week...

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January 4, 2021 at 12:36 pm

National Guard activated for D.C. protests, with more restraints than in June, officials say

WASHINGTON - The District has mobilized the National Guard and will have every city police officer on duty Tuesday and Wednesday to handle protests of...

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November 14, 2020 at 7:56 am

After thousands of Trump supporters rally in D.C., violence erupts when night falls VIEW

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's supporters had celebrated for hours on Saturday, waving their MAGA flags and blaring "God Bless the U.S.A." as they gathered...

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May 30, 2020 at 9:34 am

Trump, Bowser spar over police response as White House protests continue

WASHINGTON - Crowds protesting the killing of George Floyd clashed with U.S. Secret Service and Park Police officers in the nation's capital Saturday afternoon and...

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March 25, 2020 at 1:36 pm

Rabbi who rescued 56 families from the Nazis dies of coronavirus

Two months ago, Rabbi Romi Cohn grew deeply emotional as he stood before Congress, delivering the opening prayer on the day that marked 75 years...

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March 5, 2020 at 3:38 pm

N.Y. attorney general tells televangelist Bakker to stop peddling unproven coronavirus cures

The Rev. Jim Bakker, a televangelist and salesman, has long promoted "Silver Solution" - a scientifically dubious medication made from the precious metal - to...

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St. Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta is an affirming congregation. Members say they support the LGBTQ community. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS) 1525518 1525518

January 3, 2020 at 9:20 am

United Methodist Church announces plan to split over same-sex marriage

The United Methodist Church is expected to split into two denominations in an attempt to end a years-long, contentious fight over same-sex marriage, church leaders...

December 26, 2019 at 6:58 pm

The Rev. Bud Heckman, interfaith leader, reaches settlement in United Methodist Church sexual harassment case

The Rev. Bud Heckman, who was facing a church trial that was set to be the first prominent #MeToo case in the United Methodist Church,...

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October 9, 2019 at 3:40 am

Famously secluded Amish are target of Republican campaign to drum up Pennsylvania votes for Trump

MANHEIM, Pa. — In 2016, when more than 6 million Pennsylvanians voted in the presidential election, the state's 20 pivotal electoral votes were decided by...

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