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Texas detective presents boy with new bicycle after his was destroyed by 'offender'

A Texas detective presented a child with a new bicycle after police said his was destroyed by the subject of a case. 

As Biden inauguration approaches, federal prisons under full-on lockdown

Federal prisons throughout the country have been placed under full-on lockdown until further notice in the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and amid nationwide threats of unrest, officials recently announced.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 5 surprising facts about the civil rights hero

Martin Luther King Jr. carved his way into history as a civil rights hero whose influence and legacy continue to inspire people around the world more than half a century after his death.

Strong winds bring elevated fire danger, risk of power outages to parts of California

Strong winds ahead of a system that will bring much-needed rain to Southern California this week have elevated fire danger and brought the risk of power outages.

Massachusetts mom punched at Capitol rally loses hospital job

The punched Massachusetts nurse who went viral after her teenage daughter publicly shamed her for being at a violent pro-President Trump rally has now lost her job of 15 years — and fears she’ll never get another.

Indiana heavy metal musician arrested for alleged role in Capitol riot

An Indiana heavy metal guitarist was arrested on Sunday in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot earlier this month, according to the FBI.

Biden official warns Honduran migrants 'Now is not the time' to come to US

India is the biggest prize in tech. Meet the gatekeeper

Mukesh Ambani has spent years trying to turn his inherited oil business into a tech empire. In 2020, that pivot really kicked into overdrive.

California man allegedly lived in airport for months because he was afraid to fly: report

Authorities in Chicago announced the arrest of a California man they say lived inside O’Hare International Airport for three months because he was afraid to fly due to COVID-19 transmission fears, according to a report.

LAPD chief speaks out on deadly crime surge in Los Angeles this year

Gun violence in Los Angeles the past two weeks has resulted in 59 shooting victims, which was a striking comparison to the seven recorded during that time last year, authorities said on Saturday.

Missing Arizona woman, Jessica Goodwin, found alive, in critical condition, officials say

An Arizona woman who vanished last week "under abnormal circumstances," was found alive Sunday, but is in critical condition, authorities say. 

This Day in History: Jan. 18

Albert DeSalvo, who claims to be the “Boston Strangler,” is convicted of armed robbery, assault and sex offenses. A holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. is observed in all 50 states for the first time.

California Gov. Newsom's brother-in-law arrested for domestic violence

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's brother in law, Joshua Schiller, was arrested Wednesday evening for alleged domestic violence, according to police. 

18-year-old woman missing after family robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sanchez, Martinez or the stolen vehicle, is asked to contact police via 911 or the Pembroke Pines Police Department at 954-431-2200.

Buffalo Bills fans donate money to Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's favorite charity after playoff win

Buffalo Bills fans celebrated their victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a unique way this weekend.

FBI has trail of 140,000 images of selfie-loving Capitol siege suspects

Selfie-snapping Capitol rioters left investigators a treasure trove of evidence — at least 140,000 pictures and videos taken during the deadly Jan. 6 siege, according to federal prosecutors.

Tennessee man arrested in connection to Capitol riot thanks to incriminating social media posts

According to charging documents from the Department of Justice, Jack Jesse Griffith, who also uses the name Juan Bibiano on Facebook and the "Liberty Dragon" account on Twitter, has been indentified in incriminating social media posts obtained by the FBI which appear to show Griffith celebrating the breach while inside the Capitol Crypt--the columned, circular space one floor below the Rotunda. 

Los Angeles County, known for strict lockdowns, hits 1 million COVID cases

Los Angeles County this weekend surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic and reported its first case of the more contagious variant that was initially discovered in the United Kingdom last year.

Sen.-elect Warnock says 'the soul of our nation hangs in the balance' in sermon ahead of MLK Day

In his sermon before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Rev. Raphael Warnock called for equity and inclusivity at a time when Americans may feel like "we're living in exile."

5-yo dies from gunshot wound