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Chaos at the Capitol
Wednesday, January 6, 2021, will go down as one of the darkest days in American History. A sitting U.S. President incited people for months with lies about how the election was stole from him and was unfair igniting the angry in people to the point that they became craze. That craze became insanity. And they did the unthinkable with the permission of these words:
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Some Trump administration officials resign while others stay to prevent chaos
President Donald Trump's top national security officials received calls in the hours following a mob attack on the US Capitol urging them not to resign, according to people familiar with the matter, an effort meant to safeguard American security as aides describe Trump devolving into volatile instability.
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Mick Mulvaney joins others in resigning from his post as special envoy to Northern Ireland. Pictured here during a briefing at the White House on …
Published on January 7, 2021
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Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate comes down to Perdue-Ossoff race
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, will be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN projected early Wednesday, a repudiation of Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her adherence to President Donald Trump.
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There were 18 attempted calls from the White House to GA secretary of state's office, sources say
There were 18 attempted calls from the White House to the Georgia secretary of state's office between the election and Saturday's phone call, a source with knowledge and a Georgia state official confirmed to CNN.
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This image shows President Donald Trump speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau on the phone in the Oval Office on October 23, 2020, in …
Published on January 4, 2021
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In majority-Black Georgia county, voting in Senate runoffs is more about fight to vote than right to vote
Johnny Thornton stood on his sprawling catfish farm, once a symbol of empowerment in this majority Black county, and explained how the local election board once tried to strip him of his right to vote.
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Biden inaugural festivities to feature national day of service on MLK Day
President-elect Joe Biden's inaugural committee will promote the national day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of festivities ahead of the inauguration on January 20.
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Americans Looking for Bold Leadership From Biden
As we turn to a new year, the spotlight shines on the new president and the new administration. Even as he assumes center stage in Washington, profound questions still remain about Joe Biden's plans. His initial appointments have been solid, diverse, experienced and capable, drawn overwhelmingly from the established center of the party. He has recognized that the nation faces crises of a scope similar to the Great Depression, calling for bold action.
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What to Watch in 2021
Leave all the events of 2020 in 2020. Don’t look back. Just look forward and push toward to the future of 2021. This is the year where we all will transform in one way or another. Our world will also change with us. This is why we must keep our eyes on the ones leading change. Take a look at a few things and people to keep a lookout for in 2021.
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Trump's tweets and actions put Georgia GOP senators on defense
Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are on defense just under one week from a crucial Senate runoff election that will determine who holds Senate power, as the President's public statements and actions in the final days of his administration are looming over close runoff elections in Georgia.
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'Bridgerton's' Queen Charlotte latest to stir Black debate
Rhimes' production company, Shondaland, is behind the new hit period Netflix drama, "Bridgerton" which includes Black and White members of early 19th century British high society.
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How Atlanta rappers helped flip the White House
Welcome to Atlanta, where the players politic. Anger, fear, new voters, PAC money, minority turnout -- these are often credited with shaping elections. What you don't tend to hear is that rappers in hip-hop's modern mecca educated voters and got them to the polls to help bounce an incumbent out of the White House.
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Rick Ross’ 100-Pound Weight Loss Achieved to Save His Life
After the urging of his doctor, rapper Rick Ross changed his diet and exercise and saved his life by losing nearly 90 lbs. and adopting a healthier lifestyle.
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Biden faces uncertain outlook for quick confirmation of Cabinet nominees as some Republicans urge caution
President-elect Joe Biden has been moving swiftly to fill out much of his Cabinet. Whether the Senate will do the same is another question.
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This billionaire warns that America's massive wealth gap could lead to conflict
Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of the world's largest hedge fund, is deeply worried about a divided and profoundly unequal America as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take power.
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Bridgewater Associates Founder & Co-Chairman/Co-CIO Ray Dalio speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 at Moscone Convention Center on October 02, 2019 in San …
Published on December 22, 2020
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Some Lean Cuisine meals recalled after complaints of plastic contamination
If you're thinking about having a Lean Cuisine meal for dinner tonight, you might want to rethink your dinner plans.
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Sorry, but video meetings are here to stay
Some workers hope to continue the full-time telecommuting life indefinitely, pandemic or no pandemic. Brandon Penn isn't one of them.
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Here are parents' top 10 concerns during the pandemic
It's been a tough year to be a child. The pandemic shut down schools, took kids away from cherished friends and helpful routines, and made it nearly impossible to visit grandparents or even play outside without social distancing restrictions.
