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January 22, 2021 at 1:34 pm

Detention sought for U.S. Capitol breach defendants allegedly armed with guns, crowbars, metal bats, hockey sticks, Taser

WASHINGTON — Stun guns. Crow bars. Baseballs bats. Hockey sticks. Federal law enforcement agents across the country detailed on Friday the weapons they say rioters...

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Jacob Anthony Chansley, center, a QAnon adherent known as the Q Shaman, with other supporters of President Donald Trump who swarmed the U.S. Capitol, confronting Capitol Police officers in the building, in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. They came from around the country, with different affiliations — QAnon, Proud Boys, a few elected officials, many everyday Americans. One allegiance united them. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times) XNYT149 XNYT149

January 15, 2021 at 6:02 am

‘QAnon Shaman’s’ note to Pence cited as evidence of ‘assassination’ plot before prosecutors walk back claim

Jacob Anthony Chansley was arrested and charged last week. Prosecutors say he left a note for Vice President Mike Pence that read: "It's only a...

**EDS.: RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT YEAR TO 2021** People protesting the presidential election results inside the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Capitol building was placed on lockdown, with senators and members of the House locked inside their chambers, as Congress began debating President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. President Trump addressed supporters near the White House before protesters marched to Capitol Hill. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times) XNYT103

January 14, 2021 at 10:30 am

Capitol riot arrests: Retired firefighter accused of throwing fire extinguisher at police; man carrying Confederate flag

The Justice Department and the FBI have carried out a nationwide manhunt in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach by Trump supporters. It has led to...

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January 13, 2021 at 9:38 am

Virginia officers, man said to have worn pro-Nazi sweatshirt charged in riot

WASHINGTON - Federal authorities announced several new charges Wednesday against people allegedly involved in last week's riot at the Capitol, including a man said to...

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January 9, 2021 at 11:20 am

Two prominent figures in Capitol riot charged

WASHINGTON - One waved as he carried off the lectern of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The other flexed his bare, tattoo-covered torso and as he...

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January 4, 2021 at 3:24 am

British court rejects U.S. extradition request for WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange, saying he is at risk of suicide

LONDON - A British judge ruled Monday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face charges of violating...

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December 12, 2020 at 11:18 am

Tensions flare in Washington as thousands gather for pro-Trump demonstrations

WASHINGTON - Thousands of maskless rallygoers who refuse to accept the results of the election turned downtown Washington into a falsehood-filled spectacle Saturday, two days...

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November 18, 2020 at 10:14 am

Former Army Green Beret admits conspiring to spy for Russia

A former Green Beret conspired to spy for the Russian government while serving in the Army and as a defense contractor with a top secret...

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November 15, 2020 at 10:00 am

Twerking to Cardi B, strippers unite Trump supporters and counterprotesters in D.C.

WASHINGTON - They'd denounced each other for hours Saturday as thousands of President Donald Trump's supporters rallied in Washington, where they were met by hundreds...

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A parking violation envelope is affixed to the windshield of a Hummer vehicle parked near the Pennsylvania Convention Center where votes are being counted, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Philadelphia. Police said Friday they arrested two men Thursday for not having permits to carry firearms near the center. Police said the men acknowledged that the Hummer spotted by officers near the center was was their vehicle. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) MAWS108

November 6, 2020 at 3:34 am

Two charged with carrying weapons near Philadelphia vote-counting site amid election tensions

Prosecutors charged two Virginia men with weapons violations after Philadelphia police arrested them while they carried guns near the convention center, where votes from the...

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