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Saturday, January 9, 2021

US Registering Highest Deaths Yet From the Coronavirus

The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before — nearly 3,900 — on the very day the mob attack on the Capitol laid bare some of the same, deep political divisions that have hampered the battle against the pandemic.

Western Australia reinstates hard border with Queensland

Western Australia reinstated its hard border controls with Queensland at 12.01am (2am AEST) today. Queensland is now categorised as a medium-risk state, after the recent case of the mutant COVID-19 strain found in

TODAY IN HISTORY: Gallipoli disaster ends with an improbably successful evacuation

January 9 The final troops are evacuated from Gallipoli on January 9, 1916. Winston Churchill's bold campaign to capture the capital of the Ottoman Empire had ended in a bloody fiasco, but the evacuation was a stunning success. The British military feared as many as 30,000 casualties out of the 35,000 soldiers on the peninsula.

'We will not be SILENCED!' Trump lashes out 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. "After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump

Australian woman killed in New Zealand shark attack

The 19-year-old woman killed in New Zealand's first fatal shark attack in eight years has been identified as an Australian. Kaelah Marlow is believed to have been mauled by a great white shark after being

Brisbane's lost weekend: Snap lockdown turns city into a ghost town

Brisbane is a ghost town with the city already in the first day of a three-day lockdown. The roads are empty across much of Brisbane with people directed to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus

'World's unluckiest burglars' arrested after pocket-dialling police during robbery

Two hapless burglars have been arrested in the UK after accidentally pocket-dialling the police during their crime. An officer in Staffordshire, central England, labelled the thieves the "world's unluckiest

One killed, boy in intensive care after frozen waterfall crumbles

A person has been killed as a large chunk of ice from a frozen 40-metre waterfall crumbled away at a popular tourist attraction in Russia. The person was among four who became trapped when the chunk

Three new cases recorded in SA as new restrictions come into force

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in South Australia however all are in hotel quarantine. The new cases come as the state locks its borders to travellers from Greater Brisbane due to concerns over the

Health Minister defends release of coronavirus-infected woman from hotel quarantine

Victoria's Health Minister has defended the release of a woman from hotel quarantine after 10 days when she had tested positive to the very contagious new strain of coronavirus. It's been confirmed today a UK arrival travelled

Trump supporters infiltrate the Capitol: States of America

Riots on Capitol Hill shock the nation and Georgia runoff election results mean two more Senate seats for Democrats.

Hillary Clinton, Chrissy Teigen, Megyn Kelly and more famous faces react to Trump's Twitter ban

Celebrities are reacting to the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump's Twitter account. The company banned the @realdonaldtrump account for good on Friday, citing risk that the president

'Threat to democracy': Democrats prepare Monday to begin impeachment of Trump over DC riots

WASHINGTON – House Democrats plan to introduce an article of impeachment as early as Monday alleging the president should be removed from office days after a violent pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in a deadly riot.

A president hasn't refused to attend the inauguration of his successor in 152 years. Donald Trump will change that

WASHINGTON — By skipping President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, President Donald Trump will break from White House tradition, but won't make history, when he misses the ceremonial peaceful transfer of power.

Alex Trebek's final 'Jeopardy!' episode: Watch his sweet tribute, best hosting moments

"So long, everybody." Legendary game show host Alex Trebek posthumously ended his historic 36-year run as "Jeopardy!" host Friday with his final episode, which aired more than two months after he died of pancreatic cancer at age 80 in November.

Rush Limbaugh deactivates his Twitter account after President Trump permanently banned

Radio host Rush Limbaugh's Twitter account has been deactivated. Twitter confirmed to USA TODAY that the account wasn't suspended but "deactivated by the owner.

'Important for me to just do something': NJ congressman helps clean up Capitol after riots

WASHINGTON — After going into lockdown for several hours, virtually swearing in a county commissioner and voting to certify the results of the presidential election in the early morning hours Thursday, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim's day still wasn't over.

President Trump permanently banned from Twitter over risk he could incite violence

Twitter has permanently banned President Trump, citing the risk that he would incite further violence. "After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them

LA County DA Gascon ripped over lack of special charges in alleged cop killer's robbery cases

San Diego County's top prosecutor is rescinding permission for Los Angeles County's newly elected district attorney to prosecute an alleged cop killer and suspected armed robber after the D.A. refused to bring special charges against the defendant.

Capitol riot: What we know about the Arkansas man accused of breaking into Pelosi's office

The Arkansas man seen sitting in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office with his foot on her desk amid a violent riot inside the U.S. Capitol was arrested Friday, authorities said. Richard Barnett, 60, of Gravette, was taken

North Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites US hostility

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to expand his nuclear arsenal and develop more sophisticated weapons systems, saying the fate of relations with the United States depends on whether it abandons its hostile policy, state media reported Saturday.

Petition to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom attracts 1 million signatures in California

A renewed push to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom has attracted more than 1 million signatures, with 9 weeks left to collect the remaining 500,000 needed to place the measure on the ballot.

Army secretary says Capitol Police did not seek National Guard troops before riot

The U.S. Army secretary says he was not asked for National Guard troops to protect the U.S. Capitol ahead of the mob storming into the complex and ransacking lawmaker’s offices on Wednesday.

Biden says Cruz and Hawley are part of ‘the big lie’ while senators say they are being called Nazis

President-elect Joe Biden said on Friday that Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., should be "flat beaten" in their next elections for their part in spreading "the big lie," a term the senators said was an effort to cast them as Nazis.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls on Trump to resign, questions her future with GOP

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R, called on President Trump to resign Friday and questioned her future within the Republican Party. "I want him to resign. I want him out. He has caused enough damage," Murkowski

Twitter shares down nearly 4% in after hours trading following Trump ban

Shares of Twitter were down nearly 4% in after-hours trading Friday night following the platform's permanent ban of President Trump's account "due to the risk of further incitement of violence." Shares were trading at $49.54 as of 8 p.m.

Democrats march toward another impeachment against Trump for deadly riot at Capitol

House Democrats are drafting new articles of impeachment against President Trump following a deadly riot at the Capitol Wednesday in a failed attempt to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden's presidential victory. Reps. David Cicilline

Pelosi says she spoke to Gen. Milley about protecting nuclear codes from Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said she has spoken to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley about protecting the nuclear codes from an "unhinged president." Pelosi said she spoke to Milley Friday morning "to discuss

Colin Powell calls for Trump's resignation 'as quickly as possible': 'He should be totally ashamed of himself'

Former U.S. State Secretary Colin Powell, a Republican, on Thursday called for President Trump's resignation "as soon as possible." The retired four-star general, who served under former President George W. Bush, called for Trump's resignation

GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says there is 'brokenness' in Trump's soul, refuses to rule out impeachment

GOP Sen. Ben Sasse said Friday he is willing to consider articles of impeachment against President Trump if they are introduced by the House of Representatives following a violent mob attack by pro-Trump supporters on the nation's Capitol earlier this week.

Will Democrats impeach Trump before he leaves office? How it would work

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had made it clear that if Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet don’t invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office, they very well could consider a second set of articles of impeachment for the president next week.

Four Capitol riot suspects, including man seen in Pelosi's office, face federal charges

Officials have released additional details about crimes for which four people now face federal charges following Wednesday’s riots and attacks on Capitol Hill. A senior Justice Department official said Friday that law enforcement took Richard Barnett

Cruz defends role in electoral vote objections: Had ‘nothing to do’ with Capitol riots

Sen. Ted Cruz on Thursday defended his decision to challenge the Electoral College certification process, pushing back against some of his colleagues who have accused him of inciting Wednesday's deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol by casting doubt on the 2020 election.

Biden coronavirus vaccine plan won't fix 'bottleneck' on administering shots: Saphier

Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier said the incoming Biden administration's plan to release nearly all coronavirus vaccines was wrongheaded when the focus should be on administering the ones already sent out. Only 28 percent of the coronavirus

Clyburn accuses resigning Trump Cabinet members of 'running away' from 25th Amendment duty

House Majority Whip James Clyburn said former Trump Cabinet members Elaine Chao and Betsy DeVos, who resigned in protest of the Capitol riots, were "running away" from their responsibility to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Ratcliffe designates Space Force as 18th member of intel community

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on Friday announced the Space Force as the 18th member of the intelligence community, in a move to "break down barriers" to information sharing, and to help inform the community's analysis of threats in space.

De Blasio begs Cuomo to be allowed to vaccinate over-75s, cites 'tremendous frustration' in NYC

A frustrated New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday repeated his pleas to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow the Big Apple to vaccinate over-75s, noting that they are most at-risk and warning that it is "very dangerous" to delay that eligibility.

Man who led rioters up Capitol stairs identified as Iowan in local news reports

A man captured in several videos and photographs at Wednesday's pro-Trump siege of the U.S. Capitol has been identified in local news reports as 41-year-old Doug Jensen. Jensen, a Des Moines, Iowa, native, was seen wearing a QAnon T-shirt depicting an eagle and the conspiracy theory motto, "Where we go one, we go all."

Artini-at-Home: Ann Arbor Art Center’s annual cocktail competition goes virtual

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Join the Ann Arbor Art Center in celebrating art and its yearly cocktail competition, but from the comfort of home. This year, the nonprofit’s thirteenth annual fundraising event is going virtual between Feb. 25 and March 5.

Police searching for 2-year-old abducted by father in Gibraltar

GIBRALTAR, Mich. – Police are searching for 2-year-old Justice Kelly, who was taken by his father from his mother’s Gibraltar home Wednesday night (Jan. 6), violating a personal protection order against him for domestic violence.

‘Words have consequences’: Gov. Whitmer says Trump encouraged domestic terrorism in Washington, Michigan

After a large mob of pro-Trump rioters stormed U.S. Capitol buildings during congressional meetings, forcing lawmakers to flee in search of safety, representatives are claiming the president’s rhetoric encouraged such behaviors among his supporters.

The Latest: Capitol Police says officer dies after riots

The U.S. Capitol Police says an officer who was injured after responding to riots at the Capitol has died. Officer Brian D. Sicknick died Thursday due to injuries sustained while on-duty, physically engaging with protesters at the U.S. Capitol, the statement said.

ONEY ONLINE: 28 REAL WAYS TO EARN MONEY ONLINE

From online poker to selling your collection of Beanie Babies, there are lots of popular get-rich-quick, money-making ideas that always pop up. Do they work? Not really. Will you make money doing it? Maaaybe. But you’d probably make more money from your 9 to 5 job. At least then it’s a guaranteed paycheck.

Police are renewing appeals to help locate Shannae, a 16-year-old Spring Hill girl, reported missing from South Brisbane nearly three weeks ago. She was last seen on December 19 at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Woolloongabba.

Will & Grace star Leslie Jordan says he finally feels seen thanks to Instagram

You may recognise Leslie Jordan from his recurring role in the TV sitcom Will & Grace. But now, the actor is gaining a huge fan following on social media. When coronavirus lockdown began,

Child stars of the 2000s: Where are they now?

It's easy to think that the child stars in our fave movies and TV shows are ageless, so its often pretty jarring to see them grow into full-on adults. Here are some child stars you mightn't have thought about in a while,

Hollywood star Jane Seymour reflects on her four 'painful' divorces in candid interview: 'I never ended the marriages — they did'

Hollywood star Jane Seymour has shared some truthful insights into her four marriages, which all sadly ended in divorce. In a candid interview with People, the 69-year-old reflected on her failed relationships,

The 10 most expensive celebrity divorces ever

With Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly set to divorce, the billionaire couple could be battling it out for US$2.2 billion worth of assets. So how do Kimye compare to previous celebrity divorces?

Western Australia reinstates hard border with Queensland

Western Australia will reinstate its hard border controls with Queensland at midnight tonight. Premier Mark McGowan announced the decision today following a National Cabinet meeting discussing

In Pictures: Capitol fenced off after day of chaos which saw four die

Authorities stand behind newly placed fencing around the Capitol grounds the day after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the US Congress in Washington.

The COVID-19 vaccine is on its way: What to expect

Health Minister Greg Hunt said this year Australian's can expect a big difference to the way we live, with the timeline for the coronavirus vaccine soon moving towards a five-stage rollout.

Black Rock cluster under control, Victoria records zero local COVID-19 cases

The Black Rock cluster at the centre of Victoria's coronavirus outbreak is close to being quashed after the state recorded its second day of zero locally acquired cases. One case of COVID-19 was detected

Greater Brisbane lockdown rules explained

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has declared a three-day lockdown in Greater Brisbane to order to prevent the spread of the highly contagious UK strain of coronavirus. The lockdown applies

Joe Biden condemns US Capitol chaos: 'One of the darkest days in our history'

Joe Biden has condemned violent scenes that descended on the US Capitol as "one of the darkest days" in the nation's history. Speaking a short time ago, President-Elect Biden slammed the actions of rioters as "domestic terrorists".

Two states set to swelter in summer heatwave while rain persists for east coast

Heat is on its way to large parts of the country today temperatures set to soar across Western and South Australia. Perth is sizzling through what the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) classifies as a low

Malcolm Turnbull says US Capitol violence 'incited by the president' who has 'sought to exacerbate and exploit divisions'

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has pointed the finger of blame at US President Donald Trump for inciting violence by refusing to accept the results of the November election. Scenes of chaos

New restrictions as Brisbane quarantine worker tests positive to UK strain of virus

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has ordered new restrictions and an urgent contact-tracing operation is underway after it was confirmed a quarantine hotel worker who tested positive to coronavirus has contracted the virulent UK strain of the virus.

Raft of new rules for domestic and international travel in response to UK strain of coronavirus

Anyone coming into Australia must first return a negative coronavirus test before departure, and masks will be mandatory on all flights going forward. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced

Capitol Police says reports officer killed in riots not accurate

Capitol Police say widespread reports one of their officers was killed as a result of yesterday's riot is not accurate. The death was widely reported by several US news agencies before the law

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. In a video posted on Twitter, Mr Trump made no mention of the man who

Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir freed from prison

A convicted firebrand cleric, who inspired the Bali bombers and other violent extremists, walked free from an Indonesian prison today after completing his sentence for funding the training of Islamic militants.

London's field hospital to be used amid acute COVID-19 pressure

Britain's National Health Service (NHS) will from next week employ a little-used field hospital specially built at a huge exhibition centre in east London in the early days of the pandemic last spring.

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. Astronomer Avi Loeb's new book Extraterrestrial examines the 2017 flyby of a space object that he believes was truly out of this world.

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. The four people died during a stunning

Matthew Wade blasted by former Australian Test stars for 'reckless' dismissal

A chorus of Australian ex-players have lashed Matthew Wade after a "reckless" shot brought about his dismissal on day two of the third Test against India. Coming in after Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed

How Knights' recruitment can salvage 2021 season from Mitchell Pearce mess

After years of recovery from a salary cap mess that started with Wayne Bennett, Newcastle's 2021 season will be the truest test of a salvage mission that's put them back in the market to buy leaders.

EXCLUSIVE: Don't blame Rishabh Pant for claimed catch controversy, says Ian Chappell

Former Test captain Ian Chappell says Rishabh Pant deserves to be let off the hook for his role in the Will Pucovski claimed catch controversy at the SCG on day one. Spin king Shane Warne was particularly

Golf under pressure to distance itself from US President Donald Trump

Golf's governing bodies are under pressure to distance the sport from outgoing US President Donald Trump as the Republican leader continues to rock the democratic process in the world's most powerful western nation.

'Michael Jordan eat your heart out': Insane BBL fielding display stuns commentators

An insane boundary save from Max Bryant has lit up the Brisbane Heat's thrilling BBL victory over the Melbourne Stars in a rain-effected contest. With rain playing spoil sport in the Gold Coast,

Cricket Australia holds crisis talks with India amid rumours of Brisbane Test boycott

Cricket Australia has reportedly held crisis talks with the Indian board as it looks to ease the tourists' concerns over a hard hotel quarantine upon arriving in Queensland. According to the Sydney Morning Herald,

How 'The Richies' are keeping the spirit alive amid COVID-19 restrictions

They're the wig-wearing, beer-guzzling blokes keeping Richie Benaud's spirit alive. Usually donning the cricket legend's iconic cream jacket and microphone on day two of every Test match, The Richies have gone

The best tech 'dupes' on the market

Some big-ticket tech items aren't all they're cracked up to be. If you take the time to put in the research, you'll find there are plenty of alternatives on the market offering the same consumer experience, just at a cheaper price.

Ultimate weight loss challenge with doctors' lockdown recipes

Two doctors have set three Aussie women on the ultimate weight loss challenge with their lockdown recipes. After nearly a decade of researching and writing about weight loss and diets, Dr Michael Mosley and his wife

The day evil visited a cafe in Sydney

"Australia's moment with terror." That is how 60 Minutes reporter Liz Hayes describes the deadly Lindt Cafe siege six years on. On the morning of December 15, 2014, a lone gunman held hostage ten customers

Sarah Abo: White Island survivors thought it was 'their last day on earth'

Meeting the survivors of the heart-stopping volcanic eruption which unfolded on New Zealand's White Island is a story 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo will never forget. It was the small moments amid the sheer

Rural Australians fear the only doctor they'll ever see in their local hospitals is a virtual one

Nurses Stacey Butler and Norma Rhodes told 60 Minutes reporter Liz Hayes that they could no longer cope with the pressure of being the only staff at the local hospital they worked at while trying to care for their patients without a doctor on-site.

2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS: Next-gen MBUX Hyperscreen infotainment revealed

Available as an option on the upcoming 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan, the MBUX Hyperscreen sees the car's interior screens combined into one curved panel stretching the entire, 1410-millimetre width between the left and right A-pillars.

Australian Toyota GR Yaris TV ad pulled after a tiny skid on private property

The Toyota GR Yaris has caught the attention of the advertising standards authority in Australia, after it received a complaint about a TV commercial that depicted the hot hatch experiencing a momentary loss of traction as it drove out of a shed on a private property.

Twitter will reinstate Trump’s account following his deletion of tweets

A Twitter spokesperson has confirmed with TechCrunch this morning that Trump has deleted three tweets that led to the temporarily suspension of this account last night. Twitter locked the account pending deletion of the offending tweets

Facebook just banned Trump!

Retweet and tell @Twitter and @jack--

Suspending Trump for a FEW HOURS for inciting a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol is NOT ENOUGH.

Stop letting Trump use Twitter to incite violence and undermine democracy!#BanTrumpSaveDemocracy pic.twitter.com/Z6rlbcYVOD
— Sacha Baron Cohen (@SachaBaronCohen) January 7, 2021

Donald Trump suspended from Facebook indefinitely, says Mark Zuckerberg

Donald Trump will be suspended from Facebook and Instagram indefinitely and at least until the end of his time in office, Mark Zuckerberg has said, as a consequence of his support for the rioters who stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.

Today is a chance to change social media forever.

Tell Mark Zuckerberg and @jack--

Facebook and Twitter have spread Trump's lies and hate and helped radicalize the extremists who attacked the Capitol.

Suspending Trump for a few hours is NOT ENOUGH!#BanTrumpSaveDemocracy pic.twitter.com/ND3xaXSPCD
— Sacha Baron Cohen (@SachaBaronCohen) January 7, 2021

Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay denies he was at Capitol riots after fans mistake him for man in horned helmet

Jay Kay, the lead singer of the group Jamiroquai, was forced to deny that he was at the Capitol riots. The English musician took to Twitter on Thursday after he noticed his name trending as people mistakenly identified him as one of the rioters

Dead Kennedys' former frontman Jello Biafra blasts band for support of Mitt Romney, Evan McMullin after riots

The punk rock group Dead Kennedys' legendary former frontman Jello Biafra is not happy about the band’s recent tweet supporting Mitt Romney and Evan McMullin. Following the violent riots that broke out at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday

Alyssa Milano calls on Congress to pass 4 pieces of legislation following Ossoff, Warnock wins

Alyssa Milano celebrated the Democratic wins in the Georgia Senate runoff race by immediately taking to Twitter to encourage the government to pass four pieces of legislation. The actress and activist has been an outspoken critic of the Donald

Model Stella Tennant committed suicide, family says: 'She felt unable to go on'

British supermodel Stella Tennant died by suicide, her family said. Tennant was 50 years old when she was found deceased by authorities who responded to a call at a property in Duns, Scotland on Dec. 22. In a statement shared with Fox News,

Crystal Hefner reveals she almost died during cosmetic surgery: 'I lost half the blood in my body'

Crystal Hefner is opening up about a nearly fatal experience that occurred during a 2019 cosmetic surgery. Hugh Hefner's widow, who is 34, explained on social media Wednesday that she suffered complications during a fat transfer surgery.

James Corden addresses Capitol Hill riots, shares message of hope

James Corden shared a message of hope with his audience after violence broke out at the Capitol building on Wednesday. The late-night host was among the first to comment on the events that took place at the Capitol in his opening

Karlie Kloss claims she tried to convince in-laws Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump that Biden won election

Karlie Kloss revealed that she tried to convince her brother-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his wife, Ivanka Trump, that Joe Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election. In the wake of violence by protesters at the U.S. Capitol

Pelosi calls for 25th Amendment, impeachment to remove Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for President Trump's immediate removal from office by way of the 25th Amendment for inciting a violent riot at the Capitol Wednesday in an attempt to stop the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's win.

House Republican calls for 25th Amendment to be invoked against Trump

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger has called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked against President Trump following a harrowing day at the nation's Capitol. "The president is unfit, and the president is unwell," Kinzinger said in a searing video

Removing Trump by 25th Amendment could set 'very dangerous' standard: Turley

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley warned Thursday against Democrats' push to remove President Trump from office by invoking the 25th Amendment. "You have to be very careful with this. When you start to remove presidents

Capitol rioters no different than far-left fringe who committed violence last summer: Fleischer

Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer said Thursday there was no distinction between right-wing rioters who breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and the left-wing fringe that committed violence in cities throughout the summer, saying all such violence must be condemned.

Capitol rioting forces Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to resign

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced Thursday that she is stepping down from her post, a day after the rioting on Capitol Hill -- making her the latest member of the Trump administration to resign over the president's conduct, and the first Cabinet member to do so.

Barr calls Trump conduct amid Capitol riot a 'betrayal of his office and supporters'

Former Attorney General William Barr says President Donald Trump’s conduct as a violent mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol was a "betrayal of his office and supporters." In a statement to The Associated Press

Capitol rioting 'overshadowed' Trump's accomplishments: Pavlich

The Capitol Hill rioting and looting after President Trump addressed supporters Wednesday is "overshadowing" his accomplishments of the past four years, Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich argued Thursday.

Pence 'angry' after Trump says he 'didn't have the courage' to overturn election, Inhofe says

Longtime lawmaker Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., said he'd never seen Vice President Pence as "angry" as he was when President Trump pressured him to decertify and return the results of the presidential election back to the states.

Florida man identified in Capitol riot viral photo carrying US House lectern: report

As the FBI seeks the public’s help in identifying the rioters who stormed Capitol Hill on Wednesday, the man captured in a viral photo smiling and waving as he makes off with the U.S. House lectern has reportedly been identified by residents of his Florida community.

Coverage of Capitol protests by mainstream media called out, compared to months of anti-police violence

The media went out of its way in 2020 to paint sometimes-violent protests across the nation as mostly "peaceful," but finally came around on Wednesday to the notion that mayhem and anarchy is always unacceptable – all it took was Trump supporters causing the chaos to spark a swift change of heart.

India's gamble backfires as rookie helps Smith wake from ‘slumber’: Day 1 Talking Points

Will Pucovski’s stellar debut was the story of the opening day of the Sydney Test, but there was plenty more to love – and to discuss. From Steve Smith’s new approach to a controversial selection, here are five big talking points from a fascinating, if rain-hit, day.

BCCI Asks Cricket Australia For Quarantine Relaxations In Brisbane For 4th Test

The BCCI has asked written permission from CA for the relaxation of quarantine rules in Brisbane. Queensland has closed its borders for people travelling from New South Wales, of which Sydney is the capital, due to the rising

Dan Evans on Australian Open, Covid-19 & Sam Querrey

Players must quarantine for 14 days on arrival in Melbourne, and will be allowed out of their rooms for five hours each day for training and meals. "That will be a different experience and we will have to learn how to manage

COVID safety plans for sports events under review after MCG Test link

Tennis Australia has moved to reassure the professional tennis playing fraternity that its Australian Open plans remain on track, while confirming that a spectator-free tournament is still possible. In a reminder of the ongoing

Mohammed Siraj gets emotional during national anthem at Sydney Cricket Ground

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who made his Test debut during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, got emotional when the national anthem was being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. The lanky fast bowler

Debutant Pucovski half century lays platform for Australia against India in Sydney

Australia looked destined for their biggest score of the series against India after a half century from debutant opener Will Pucovski helped them to 166 for two at the end of the rain-disrupted first day of the third test on Thursday.

Probably my favourite day of cricket to date: Pucovski

Two days before the start of the third Test, Tim Paine had revealed to Will Pucovski that he would be making his Test debut at the SCG. "Because he was in my room a couple of days ago and he sort of asked (if he would be making his debut).

Donald Trump Finally Acknowledges Joe Biden Will Be Next President After Election Certification

Donald Trump has acknowledged Joe Biden will be the next US president after the Democrat was officially confirmed as the election winner by the nation’s electoral college. The approval comes after an unprecedented day of violence at the US Capitol,

Karlie Kloss Shades In-Laws Jared Kushner And Ivanka Trump After Capitol Riot

Supermodel Karlie Kloss gave a little insight into her relationship with her in-laws in the Trump family on Wednesday after she condemned violent pro-Trump extremists who broke into the US Capitol. “Accepting the results of a legitimate

Colin Fassnidge's I'm A Celeb Arrival Leaves Mel Buttle 'Raging'

Colin Fassnidge’s arrival in the ‘I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!’ jungle on Wednesday night was positively received by his fellow campmates. But contestant Mel Buttle, who voluntarily left the show earlier in the episode due to her snake

‘Stain On Australia’: Miranda Devine Slammed For Blaming Capitol Riots On BLM Protesters

Australian conservative columnist Miranda Devine has been condemned online after she controversially blamed last year’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations against racial injustice for the pro-Trump riots at the US Capitol on Wednesday.

Why The Australian Flag Was Flown By Pro-Trump Rioters Who Stormed The US Capitol

When an Australian flag was spotted amongst the Trump-supporting mob that violently stormed the US Capitol and clashed with police, some Aussies were left scratching their heads. Why would the blue Australian flag with the Union Jack

United States Capitol: Shots Fired As Pro-Trump Rioters Storm Capitol Building

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the grounds of the US Capitol on Wednesday as a joint session of Congress met to certify the results of the election Trump lost.

How to take care of your houseplants in summer

The scorching heat of an Australian summer is a lot to handle, not just for us but for our houseplants, too. As the mercury soars across the country, now is the time to put your summer care plan into action and give your indoor greenery the help it needs to battle the heat.

COVID-19 vaccination on track to start in February: Scott Morrison

NSW has recorded zero locally acquired cases over the last 24-hour reporting period, but one local case was detected in the upper northern beaches after the 8pm deadline. Victoria recorded no new cases on Thursday

Couple with 39-year age gap welcome twins after six-year IVF battle

There's some wonderful news in the latest chapter of one couple's challenging quest to become parents through IVF. For years, Max and Sam Delmege have taken A Current Affair viewers on their journey and now they have welcomed the birth of their twins Tommy and Lexie.

Breaking news and live updates: Electoral College Votes confirm Joe Biden as next US President; Donald Trump accepts defeat; US Capitol secure after violent protest leaves four dead

Welcome to the 9News.com.au live blog for Thursday, January 7, 2021. The US Congress has finally confirmed Joe Biden's election victory after lengthy delays caused by protesters storming the US Capitol building. Politicians were evacuated, and tear gas was used.

Heatwave to batter South Australia for a week

A severe heatwave is set to sweep South Australia in coming days, with residents warned to prepare. It has been a relatively mild start to summer in the state but temperatures in Adelaide are set to top 30C by tomorrow.

Queensland government energy rebates going unclaimed

Queensland government energy rebates for that could slash hundreds of dollars of your power bills are going unclaimed. 625,000 Queenslanders aged over 65 picked the power and gas rebates last year but the government says too many

What's next for the Republican Party?

Tonight, the focus should be on the Republican Party. It's long been the North Star for conservatives around the world, including here in Australia. It's the party of Reagan, Eisenhower, Abe Lincoln.

NSW boy missing in thick bush land for 18 hours reunited with family

A mother has been reunited with her teenage son after he went missing in thick bush land for 18 hours in South Australia last night. "I didn't want to let him go .. and I won't let him go for a little while yet," Hayley Good said as she

Political scientist says 'Trump can't be held accountable' for riots

Political scientist Joseph Siracusa says Donald Trump "is not smart enough to create an army of people who are going to die for him" following today's riots in the US that have shocked the world. Trump has been scrutinised around the globe

Rail line death sees thousands of Sydney commuters stranded

Train platforms across Sydney are packed this evening after a crucial line cancelled services during peak hour. A death at Lidcombe left thousands of commuters standing shoulder to shoulder as they waited to get home.

New venues linked to coronavirus after NSW records one new case

No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in New South Wales in the last 24 hours. There was one case recorded outside the reporting period, which is linked to the Avalon RSL cluster. It will be counted in tomorrow's figures.

Even after the Capitol riots, the US may not yet have reached a tipping point

ANALYSIS: The strength of Donald Trump's connection to his base means the extraordinary riot inside the US Capitol today may not be enough to shock the country out of its partisan divide, former 9News foreign correspondent Robert Penfold says.

Trump supporters harass media and smash cameras during Washington protest

Supporters of Donald Trump have harassed members of the media and smashed cameras during protests in Washington. A number of journalists were forced to abandon their equipment in a set-up area after violent thugs forced their way in.

Pedestrian hit by car on the Hume Highway, thrown 20 metres

A pedestrian walking with a friend has been hit by a car and thrown into the air in a high-speed accident in Sydney's south-west. The teenager was struck just before 1pm on the Hume Highway in Casula and landed as far as 20 metres from

Brisbane quarantine worker tests positive to UK strain of virus

A worker in a Queensland quarantine hotel that tested positive to coronavirus has contracted the virulent UK strain of the virus. Urgent genome testing revealed tonight the woman – employed as a casual cleaner at the Hotel Grand Chancellor

Sydney petrol prices rising three times faster than they are falling

Sydney's petrol prices are rising three times faster than they are falling, latest statistics from the NRMA have revealed. The analysis shows prices falling at just one cent a day – one third the rate that prices have increased over the last three weeks.

Four million Australians to be vaccinated for coronavirus by end of March

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia's first coronavirus vaccinations could commence as soon as mid-February. The prime minister held a press conference today to outline more details about the multiple vaccines currently

Sydney travellers banned from Queensland until at least end of January

Travellers from Greater Sydney won't be able to enter Queensland until at least the end of January. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the current ban would be reviewed at the end of the month. "I know this is very disappointing for people during this time,

Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress

"Where are they?" a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors. They — lawmakers, staff members and more — were hiding under tables, hunkered in lockdowns,

Angry Republicans call for Trump impeachment after Capitol Hill riots

A growing number of Republican leaders and Cabinet officials now believe Donald Trump should be removed from office before January 20. Four of them called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked, and two others said the President

US paediatricians alarmed at mystery illness in children believed to be linked to COVID-19

MIS-C is multi-system inflammatory syndrome and it develops in children with COVID-19 days and weeks after infection. With a lot unknown about its long-term impact on ones health, parents are warning others to be on a close lookout.

UK leader vows to use 'every second' to vaccinate vulnerable

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged that his government would use "every available second" to shield the elderly and the vulnerable from the virus rampaging across Britain as he told Parliament on Wednesday why the country needed to return to a COVID-19 lockdown.

Twitter and Facebook block Donald Trump in wake of US Capitol riots

Social media sites Twitter and Facebook have taken the unprecedented steps of locking Donald Trump's accounts in the wake of riots at the US Capitol by his supporters. Twitter announced it was blocking the outgoing president's account

Stream of White House staff quit after riot chaos

US First Lady Melania Trump's chief of staff has resigned effective immediately - one of a list of White House staff to quit their jobs following the violent pro-Trump riots in Washington DC. Stephanie Grisham was the former White House

Hot mic catches moment staffer tells Sen. Lankford that 'protesters are in the building'

Debates in the House and Senate over electoral votes are on hold, after both chambers went to recess as protesters stormed the Capitol building Wednesday afternoon. The Senate was the first to put a pause on proceedings. Sen. James Lankford

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush calls for expulsion of GOP lawmakers who 'incited this domestic terror attack'

Freshmen Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., drafted a resolution Wednesday, calling for the "expulsion" of the Republican congressmen that pledged to object the results of the Electoral College in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential Election.

Celtics, Heat contemplate boycotting game, release joint statement amid US Capitol chaos

In the aftermath of the chaos at the U.S. Capitol, the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat contemplated boycotting their NBA game on Wednesday night. The Celtics initially walked off the court, but ESPN reported that Boston intended on playing

Sen. Tom Cotton calls on Trump to 'quit misleading' supporters

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Wednesday night it was "past time" for President Trump to accept the results of the presidential election and called on him to "quit misleading the American people." And he demanded that lawmakers

Remove Trump Tonight

If we are not very careful, it will also be a terrible moment of opportunity for President Donald Trump. The violence Trump incited could be his pretext for further abuses of presidential power. As so often with Trump, he has indicated

San Diego woman ID’d as person shot dead inside Capitol

The woman fatally shot inside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday has been identified as Ashli Babbitt, a friend confirms to Fox News. Babbitt was a 14-year veteran who served four tours with the Air Force and resided in San Diego, according to media reports.

Graham calls Biden 'lawfully' elected, says 'enough is enough' following breach of Capitol

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called President-elect Joe Biden "lawfully" elected and urged his Senate colleagues "Enough is enough" regarding election fraud allegations. Graham, at times, has been a critic of President Trump

Twitter, Facebook lock Trump account for violating policies, warn of 'permanent suspension'

Twitter and Facebook locked President Trump’s account for the first time on Wednesday night, with both platforms saying he violated their policies, and Twitter going a step further to warn him that further violations of their rules would result in a "permanent suspension" of his account.

Melbourne family mistakenly cross border into NSW for lunch

A Melbourne family got stuck in New South Wales after accidentally crossing the Victorian border for lunch. The group of families had travelled to Echuca for a day trip and were looking for a cafe to eat.

Return to work plans delayed in Victoria due to COVID-19 outbreak

Plans for Victoria's public workforce to return to the office have been delayed by a week due to the state's coronavirus outbreak. The public service was meant to begin a phased return to work of 25 per cent

What Australia tweeted about in 2020

There's no prize for guessing the topic of the year, hashtag #COVID19 took out the number one spot for what most Aussies were tweeting about. #COVID19 has been tweeted nearly 400 million times around the world.

Julian Assange will not be extradited to the US on espionage charges

London: A British judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to extradite Julian Assange to face charges relating to WikiLeaks’ publication of classified diplomatic cables a decade ago, saying that he would be a suicide risk.

'An incentive to abscond': Julian Assange denied bail by UK judge

London: A British judge has denied WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange bail, saying there was a risk he might flee justice while the US tries again to secure his extradition.

Senate control within Democrats' grasp as they take first of two Georgia seats

Washington: Democrats are within reach of seizing control of the US Senate and dramatically boosting Joe Biden's hopes of implementing his policy agenda after taking the first of two crucial Senate contests in Georgia, while the second remains on a knife-edge.

'Dominating and distracting': St Vincent's tower opposed on World Heritage grounds

St Vincent's Hospital plans to demolish its building overlooking Carlton Gardens and replace it with a new 11-storey tower, raising concerns the glass "alien" would impact the World Heritage value of the Royal Exhibition Building.

GPs to be at forefront of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout

GPs will be at the forefront of delivering the COVID-19 immunisation as the federal government detailed its latest plans for the vaccine roll-out to state health authorities ahead of a meeting of ministers on Wednesday night.

Vaccine rollout won't open international travel by July, experts say

Health experts have warned the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is unlikely to allow Australians to fly overseas by mid-year, as their varying rate of effectiveness makes the idea of a "vaccine passport" unfeasible.

Hand-written records, QR codes prove more useful than COVIDSafe app

The federal government's $16 million COVIDSafe app, which Prime Minister Scott Morrison likened to a "sunscreen" for coronavirus, has not identified any contacts linked with the Black Rock cluster.

Police launch murder investigation after man's body found in home on Brisbane's bayside

Detective Inspector Steve Hollands said officers were called to a house on Ronald Street just after midday when they received a triple-0 call from a friend of the man. "Police attended, along with the ambulance

National Cabinet to meet on Friday to discuss mutant UK strain of COVID-19

In a message posted on social media, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he requested the proposal through the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly. State leaders will discuss a proposal to further strengthen the COVID safety

Democrat Raphael Warnock wins one of the twin US Senate races in Georgia, control of Congress still hangs in balance

The pastor, who spent the past 15 years leading the Atlanta church where Martin Luther King Junior once preached, is projected to become the first black senator in his state's history and puts a Senate majority within the Democrats' reach.

Canberra car thefts on the rise as ACT police urge residents to lock vehicles even for a few minutes

Catherine was on her way out for lunch, and had tossed her handbag in the car parked at the rear of the house in Canberra's inner south, before realising she had forgotten her phone. While she was inside

Ipswich man captured by police after getting stuck in Sunshine Coast pub roof for hours

Police allege the 30-year-old North Booval man was attempting to break into the Landsborough Pub on Cribb Street in Landsborough, before becoming stuck in its roof cavity. Officers were called

90-year-old couple assaulted in aggravated home invasion in South Lake, south of Perth

A couple aged in their 90s were left bloodied and bruised after being bashed during a home invasion in South Lake, south of Perth. The pair woke to find three men in the front room of their Labyrinth Way home about 1:30am.

China's lobster ban helped lift Australian Christmas seafood purchases by 30 per cent

The seafood industry's peak body said this support by Australians over the festive period resulted in a significant boost in its Christmas sales. It was a difficult 2020 for Australian fishermen with COVID-19

Call for urgent action to prevent further dieback of Adelaide's St Kilda mangroves

About 10 hectares of mangrove forest adjacent to the St Kilda Mangrove Trail died within two months last year, along with 35 hectares of salt marsh, and the gardens of about half a dozen houses. Nearby brine ponds, mined for salt by

Christmas Island detention centre site of riot as detainees set fires

The Australian Border Force (ABF) said a small number of detainees caused damage to the North West Point centre overnight and continue to refuse to follow the directions of authorities. A spokesman for the Refugee

Caves Road improvements needed after 80 crashes in five years

Caves Road stretches for more than 100 kilometres from Busselton to Augusta in WA's South West, winding through towering karri forests. Despite its beauty, Main Roads has recorded more than 80 crashes in five years to 2019.

Grammy Awards rescheduled to March due to coronavirus pandemic

The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will instead broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

Fatal shooting in Wollongong CBD after man escapes from Corrections Department officers

Police and Corrective Services are investigating an incident in Wollongong after a man overcame a prison officer, took her weapon, and fired several shots at passing vehicles before turning the gun on himself. The 37-year-old was an inmate from the South Coast

Joanne Howell's ex-partner charged with her 2007 bashing murder

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Melbourne woman Joanne Howell, more than 13 years after she was bashed and strangled to death. Ms Howell, 51, died on April 21, 2007 after she was found with fatal injuries at her Hughesdale apartment.

There's global interest in Tasmania's wind farms — but can foreign ownership laws cope?

On the south-east corner of Australia, the winds known as the Roaring Forties whip across from the Indian Ocean. As they cross Tasmania they lick its mountainous ranges, making the island one of the best spots in the world for wind farms.

Artist 'drums' Carriageworks after losing studio space

Last year was full of anxiety for most, but Sydney artist Tina Havelock Stevens beat hers out on the drums as she created a new exhibition. Already grieving the loss of her mother, the pandemic arrived and Havelock Stevens temporarily lost her

Open justice review examines use of Twitter, online courts and jury directions

A review of open justice in NSW is examining the use of Twitter in court, whether an independent advocate should appear in proceedings to advise on non-publication orders, and if anything can be done when suppression orders made in NSW are breached overseas.

Australian housing prices tipped to bounce back in 2021, except inner-city units: economists

Home prices are set to rise in all Australian capital cities in 2021, economists predict, buoyed by low interest rates, an improving economy and government stimulus. But they warn inner-city apartment prices in Melbourne and Sydney will continue to fall,

The 'bean dad' rightly infuriated Twitter. There's a better way to raise kids

If my kid didn't know how to use a can opener, and I said we couldn't eat anything until they figured out how to use it, and it took them six hours to open the can, I'd feel awful – unkind, unhelpful, power-tripping, petty. But dad John Roderick

What do you get by going on an abusive power trip with your kids? Why would you want to make your child feel worthless, scared, ashamed, incapable? Why would you dissuade your child from asking for help? Why would you keep a 9 year old child hungry for six hours? #BeanDad
— Rohini Singh (@rohini_sgh) January 4, 2021

Senate control within Democrats' grasp as they take first of two Georgia seats

Northern beaches first to benefit from $500 million restaurant voucher stimulus

The $500 million dollar restaurant voucher program designed to stimulate the pandemic-ravaged NSW economy will have its pilot program fast-tracked to include the ailing northern beaches. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on Wednesday

Coronavirus updates LIVE: National cabinet meeting to discuss mutant UK strain; four local cases in NSW as more suburbs banned from SCG Test; MCG, Chadstone named exposure sites

NSW recorded four new locally acquired COVID-19 cases again on Wednesday, and one case in hotel quarantine. Testing has ramped up in western NSW after a case visited on a camping trip. Victoria recorded just one new case of local transmission from 37,509

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