“Aside from some congestion and coughing, the gorillas are doing well,” said Lisa Peterson, executive director of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
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Washington DC and Coronavirus: City Reeling from Riot Faces Rising Cases
The district has seen more new cases in the last week than in any other seven-day stretch in the pandemic, part of a broader surge in the nation’s Mid-Atlantic region.
Who Are the 5 People Who Died in the Capitol Building Riot?
A police officer was beaten, a rioter was shot, and three others died during the rampage.
Capitol riots: FBI warnings amid fears of more pro-Trump violence
Law enforcement officials warn of plans to hold armed protests before Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman heralded as ‘a hero’
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside.
Trump impeachment move: Democrats start push to oust US president
A charge accuses the president of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in deadly Capitol riots.
Police Reassess Security for Inauguration and Demonstrations After Capitol Attack
In the wake of last week’s assault on the Capitol, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington called for officials to expedite security preparations for the inauguration.
‘It Became Sort of Lawless’: Florida Vaccine Rollout Turns Into a Free-for-All
Florida decided people 65 and older should get the coronavirus vaccine first. But demand has overwhelmed supply, and people are frustrated.
The 51st State? Washington DC Revisits an Uphill Cause With New Fervor
District of Columbia statehood has long been out of reach. Proponents hope Democratic control of the federal government and the security issues raised over the past week could change that.
Trump impeachment: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riot
The House of Representatives could vote on Tuesday on whether to impeach Donald Trump, Democrats say.