USA NEWS HEADLINES 11 JAN 2021
US records Australia's population in coronavirus cases
Since the pandemic began, more than 374,322 people have died in the US and more than 22.4 million people have been infected, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
CORONAVIRUS
Melania Trump breaks silence on Capitol riot, hits back at her critics
First lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on the Capitol insurrection incited by her husband in a letter posted on the White House website in which she lashes out at her critics and then condemns the violence.
DONALD TRUMP
'Has to happen now': House seeks to impeach Trump
Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out.
DONALD TRUMP
Eleven fined over illegal Bondi party
Partygoers were each stung with a $1000 fine after police were called to a home in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs early yesterday.
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Explainer: What is QAnon and how did it start?
Q-Anon banners were unfurled and hoisted high last week as the US Capitol was breached by a violent mob that left five people dead.
US POLITICS
Two men carrying plastic restraints during Capitol riot charged by federal authorities
Federal authorities arrested two men on Sunday who were depicted in photos of the riot inside the Capitol wearing protective armour and carrying items that could be used to restrain a person, according to a release.
WORLD
China, Russia 'delighted' by US Capitol riots
America's global rivals were not slow in issuing triumphant condemnations of the Washington riots, but behind the scenes it seems many are fearful of further strain on the international order.
WASHINGTON
What is Parler? Everything you need to know about the banned social media platform
Parler, the alternative social network popular with conservatives, has been banned by Apple, Google and Amazon.
WORLD
TODAY IN HISTORY: Brisbane flooded after deadly tsunami
Ten years ago, towns in Queensland's Lockyer Valley were hit by deadly floods after a wave of water swept through Toowoomba and headed west.
HISTORYFull picture of deadly Capitol riot exposes true horror of rampage
As the dust settles, last week's Capitol riot is looking even uglier, nastier and more treacherous than ever.
DONALD TRUMP
Trump supporters, counter-protesters clash in San Diego
Supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with counter-protesters in San Diego yesterday, prompting police to declare the gathering an unlawful assembly because of acts of violence.
US POLITICS
Possible coronavirus exposure for politicians sheltering during Capitol riot
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
DONALD TRUMP
Democrats grapple with impact of Trump impeachment
House Democratic leaders have not finalised plans for the coming week, after spending several hours on a call Saturday night working through the possible outcomes tied to impeachment, according to a source with direct knowledge of the call.
DONALD TRUMP
Pence has not ruled out 25th Amendment, source says
Mike Pence has not ruled out an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment and wants to preserve the option in case Donald Trump becomes more unstable, a source says.
DONALD TRUMP
Horned hat Capitol rioter among new arrests after Washington violence
Police have arrested more US Capitol rioters, including a man who carried off the House speaker’s lectern and one who wore a horned hat.
DONALD TRUMP
Truck full of bombs, guns found near Capitol insurrection
An Alabama man allegedly parked a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle and a handgun two blocks from the US Capitol building on Wednesday for hours before authorities ever noticed, according to federal prosecutors.
US POLITICS
Biden welcomes Trump's snubbing of inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden has said it was "a good thing" that his predecessor Donald Trump is skipping his inauguration.
DONALD TRUMP
'We will not be SILENCED!' Trump defiant after permanent Twitter ban
Twitter has announced the permanent suspension of Donald Trump's account following a number of temporary locks on his account this week.
DONALD TRUMP
Brisbane's lost weekend: Snap lockdown turns city into a ghost town
In the space of a few hours, Brisbane has become a virtual ghost town, with a snap coronavirus lockdown sending everyone home.
CORONAVIRUS
Woman trampled in Capitol riots had 'don't tread on me' flag
A woman trampled to death during the riots at the US Capitol had been carrying a flag reading: "Don't tread on me".
US POLITICS
Momentum for Trump's second impeachment grows
House Democrats are currently planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as soon as Monday.
DONALD TRUMP
Biden to speed release of COVID-19 vaccines
With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will rapidly release most available vaccine doses to protect more people.
CORONAVIRUS
Trump supporter in viral photo from US Capitol arrested
The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk during Wednesday's riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and charged.
DONALD TRUMP
Federal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer's death
Prosecutors in the US Attorney's office plan to open a federal murder investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a US Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained in the riots.
US POLITICS
Donald Trump admits defeat but stops short of conceding election
Donald Trump has conceded he will not be president come January 20, but has not admitted he lost the election.
DONALD TRUMP
Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Trump to be removed 'immediately'
Republicans are among those calling for Mr Trump's removal with one lawmaker saying he "should not hold office one day longer".
US POLITICS
A third of America's rivers have changed colour since 1984 - here's why
America's rivers are changing color — and people are behind many of the shifts, a new study said.
RIVERS
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 8, 2021
US Capitol Police officer dies; Brisbane to go into three-day lockdown; Trump will focus on 'seamless transition of power'; New pre-flight testing rule for UK
LIVE NEWS DAILY
The polar vortex may be on its way to US
Stratospheric warming is occurring at high altitudes above the North Pole, resulting in a spike in temperatures.
WORLD
US cop dies due to riot injuries
"Although some officers were injured and hospitalized yesterday, no USCP officers have passed away," Capitol Police said in a statement.
US POLITICS
US flies two bombers to Middle East in another Iran deterrence mission
The US military flew two B-52 bombers to the Middle East Thursday from their base in the United States.
WORLD
Second Trump cabinet member quits in protest of president's rhetoric
Another of Donald Trump's cabinet members has resigned in protest of his actions leading up to the Capitol riot.
DONALD TRUMP
Harvard astronomer believes alien debris passed Earth in 2017
A Harvard University professor is making the case that we are likely not alone in the universe.
WORLD
What is the 25th amendment? The backdoor method for removing a president
A growing number of powerful Washington figures are calling on Donald Trump to be removed from office via the 25th amendment.
DONALD TRUMP
Boeing hit with $3.2 billion fine after deceiving authorities about fatal flaw
Plane manufacturer Boeing has agreed to pay a A$3.2 billion fine over fraud charges related to two devastating jumbo jet crashes.
PLANE ACCIDENT
What we know about the four dead in the Capitol riots
One woman was fatally shot by police and three people died of apparent medical emergencies when a mob of President Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol.
US POLITICS
Trump can, and just might, pardon himself: former top aide
Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has said the president has the power to pardon himself.
DONALD TRUMP
Malcolm Turnbull says Donald Trump to blame for US Capitol violence
The former PM says the US President has "sought to exacerbate and exploit divisions" during his four years in office.
DONALD TRUMP
Capitol fenced off after day of chaos
The US Capitol has been secured after a day of chaos as angry Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in protest against a Democrat win, resulting in four deaths.
DONALD TRUMP
The FBI and DC police want the public to help identify Capitol rioters
Both the FBI and Washington police are asking Americans to step up and help them identify people who participated in the riot and insurrection at the US Capitol.
PROTESTS
Facebook bans Donald Trump from posting for remainder of his term in office
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said "the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great".
DONALD TRUMP
Stocks soar as Wall Street looks past Washington violence
Stocks are rallying sharply on Thursday, as Wall Street continues to be unfazed by the prior day's violent clashes on Capitol Hill.
DONALD TRUMP
US faces 13 more days of Trump after Capitol rampage
There are fears there may be more . mayhem as the US awaits the departure of a divisive commander-in-chief incited a mob to storm the Capitol.
US ELECTIONHow did police let Capitol breach happen?
Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how law enforcement handled Wednesday's violent breach at the Capitol.
US POLITICS
Attacks on the US Capitol throughout history
The chaos at the US Capitol on Wednesday wasn't the first time there's been violence at one of the most iconic American buildings.
PROTESTS
Trump pledges 'orderly' transition as Congress affirms Biden victory
The President has acknowledged his defeat as Congress concluded the electoral vote count after long delays caused by a mob protesting the election result.
US POLITICS
How the world's papers responded to 'Trump's hate mob'
Dramatic front pages document the chaos that unfolded as angry Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in protest against a Democrat win.
US POLITICS
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 7, 2021
Electoral College Votes confirm Joe Biden as next US President; Donald Trump accepts defeat; US Capitol secure after violent protest leaves four dead
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