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More than 5,000 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia
Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin.
Unwelcome on Facebook and Twitter, QAnon followers flock to fringe sites
As Twitter and Facebook crack down on those spreading baseless QAnon conspiracies, adherents are finding other apps to communicate on, including platforms where they may be further radicalized.
10 Senate Republicans outline $600B counteroffer, will meet with Biden Monday
The senators are asking to work with President Joe Biden on a coronavirus relief package that they believe could be approved "quickly by Congress with bipartisan support." Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion measure.
Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down mass vaccination site in Los Angeles
One of the largest vaccination sites in the country temporarily shut down Saturday because dozen of protesters blocked the entrance. The protesters included members of anti-vaccine and far-right groups, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Combating misinformation when a loved one is caught in a web of conspiracies
The recent attack on the U.S. Capitol is a reminder of the potentially deadly impact of disinformation that is spreading online. Experts say there are several possible strategies for dealing with it.
As Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson weighs future, Trump ties take a toll
Observers note that Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, who is weighing whether to run for a third term in 2022, has often behaved like a senator from a solidly red state. But November's election demonstrated that Wisconsin is anything but.
In Iowa, a GOP stalwart becomes a casualty in party war
Years of anti-abortion rights advocacy and devout party organizing didn’t shield the Republican Party chair of one Iowa county from retribution, after he said President Donald Trump should be impeached for his role in the deadly Capitol riot.
CDC issues sweeping new mask mandate for public transit in U.S., extends eviction moratorium
The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.
Greater Minnesota cities outline top legislative priorities
Communities across Minnesota are asking state lawmakers for more support for child care, housing, water infrastructure and aid to local governments this legislative session as smaller municipalities continue to navigate the economic fallout of the pandemic.