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Pence Backs Republican Lawmakers' Plan To Object To Electoral College Results Several Republican senators and senators-elect have announced plans to reject electors from "disputed states" without an audit of the votes in those states. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, pictured on Nov. 10, 2020, is among those promising to challenge the Jan. 6 vote to certify the Electoral College results. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Biden Transition Updates Pence Backs Republic

Pence Backs Republican Lawmakers' Plan To Object To Electoral College Results Several Republican senators and senators-elect have announced plans to reject electors from "disputed states" without an audit of the votes in those states. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, pictured on Nov. 10, 2020, is among those promising to challenge the Jan. 6 vote to certify the Electoral College results. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Biden Transition Updates Pence Backs Republic

Pence Backs Republican Lawmakers' Plan To Object To Electoral College Results Several Republican senators and senators-elect have announced plans to reject electors from "disputed states" without an audit of the votes in those states. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, pictured on Nov. 10, 2020, is among those promising to challenge the Jan. 6 vote to certify the Electoral College results. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Biden Transition Updates Pence Backs Republic

McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails Politics Jan 02 McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails By Travis Loller, Associated Press

McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails Politics Jan 02 McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails By Travis Loller, Associated Press

McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails Politics Jan 02 McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails By Travis Loller, Associated Press

Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump Nation Jan 02 Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump Nation Jan 02 Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

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France’s giant curfew-busting party is over after two nights World Jan 02 France’s giant curfew-busting party is over after two nights By Associated Press

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California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages Health Jan 02 California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages Health Jan 02 California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

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Paul Westphal, Hall of Fame basketball player, dies at 70 Nation Jan 02 Paul Westphal, Hall of Fame basketball player, dies at 70 By Beth Harris, Associated Press

Paul Westphal, Hall of Fame basketball player, dies at 70 Nation Jan 02 Paul Westphal, Hall of Fame basketball player, dies at 70 By Beth Harris, Associated Press

In 2020, Vote Fraud Claims Were Not 'Baseless' --> In 2020, Vote Fraud Claims Were Not 'Baseless' (Dreamstime)

New COVID-19 Variant Spreads To Dozens Of Countries Ambulances are parked outside the NHS Nightingale hospital at the ExCeL center in east London on Friday. Hospitals in the U.K. are preparing for an influx of patients as the coronavirus continues to spread. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Updates New COVID-19 Variant Spreads To Dozens Of Countries The new strain, whi

New COVID-19 Variant Spreads To Dozens Of Countries Ambulances are parked outside the NHS Nightingale hospital at the ExCeL center in east London on Friday. Hospitals in the U.K. are preparing for an influx of patients as the coronavirus continues to spread. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Updates New COVID-19 Variant Spreads To Dozens Of Countries The new strain, whi

New COVID-19 Variant Spreads To Dozens Of Countries Ambulances are parked outside the NHS Nightingale hospital at the ExCeL center in east London on Friday. Hospitals in the U.K. are preparing for an influx of patients as the coronavirus continues to spread. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus Updates New COVID-19 Variant Spreads To Dozens Of Countries The new strain, whi

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Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19 Nation Jan 01 Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19 By Brian Melley, Associated Press

Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19 Nation Jan 01 Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19 By Brian Melley, Associated Press

Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19 Nation Jan 01 Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19 By Brian Melley, Associated Press

Judge Rejects Last-Minute Claim That Pence Can Ignore States' Presidential Electors Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas (right) speaks during a Dec. 3 news conference on Capitol Hill. Gohmert and other Republicans have filed suit to give Vice President Pence authority to count the votes of alternate electors. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Elections Judge Rejects Last-Minute Claim That Pence Can Ignore States' Presidential Electors

Judge Rejects Last-Minute Claim That Pence Can Ignore States' Presidential Electors Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas (right) speaks during a Dec. 3 news conference on Capitol Hill. Gohmert and other Republicans have filed suit to give Vice President Pence authority to count the votes of alternate electors. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Elections Judge Rejects Last-Minute Claim That Pence Can Ignore States' Presidential Electors

Judge Rejects Last-Minute Claim That Pence Can Ignore States' Presidential Electors Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas (right) speaks during a Dec. 3 news conference on Capitol Hill. Gohmert and other Republicans have filed suit to give Vice President Pence authority to count the votes of alternate electors. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Elections Judge Rejects Last-Minute Claim That Pence Can Ignore States' Presidential Electors