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TOP STORIES

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CAPITOL BREACH-THE ASSAULT — Under battle flags bearing Donald Trump’s name, the Capitol’s attackers pinned a bloodied police officer in a doorway, his twisted face and screams captured on video. They mortally wounded another officer with a blunt weapon and body-slammed a third over a railing into the crowd. The full extent of the assault on the U.S. Capitol is coming into sharper focus, with scenes of violence so vast they are difficult to grasp. By Jay Reeves, Lisa Mascaro and Calvin Woodward. SENT: 1,380 words, photos. With CAPITOL BREACH-LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE. Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate into massive violent riots. SENT: 1,260 words, photos.

TRUMP’S FUTURE — House Speaker 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 force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol. By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville and Mary Clare Jalonick. SENT: 970 words, photos. With TRUMP — President Donald Trump enters the last days of his presidency isolated and shunned by former allies and members of his own party as he faces a second impeachment and growing calls for his resignation. SENT: 1,240 words, photos.

CAPITOL BREACH-WHO WAS THERE — The violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters. The Associated Press reviewed social media posts, voter registrations, court files and other public records for more than 120 people connected to the rioting. The evidence gives lie to claims that the violence at the Capitol was perpetrated by left-wing antifa thugs. By Michael Biesecker, Michael Kunzelman, Gillian Flaccus and Jim Mustian. SENT: 3,010 words, photos. An abridged version is also available.

BIDEN-TRUMP — The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has sharpened the debate among Democrats over how to break with the Trump era, many saying the best way for President-elect Joe Biden to unify the nation and restore faith in government is to achieve tangible results on issues that matter to all Americans, including the coronavirus pandemic and the economy. By Alexandra Jaffe. SENT: 1,110 words, photos.

TRUMP-REPUBLICANS-ANALYSIS — At the heart of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was a lie, one that was allowed to fester and flourish by many of the same Republicans now condemning President Donald Trump for whipping his supporters into a frenzy with his false attacks on the integrity of the 2020 election. The response from some of those GOP officials now? We didn’t think it would come to this. By Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace. SENT: 950 words, photos.

ISRAEL-POLITICS-NETANYAHU’S NEMESIS — For years, Gideon Saar was one of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s most loyal and vocal supporters, serving as Cabinet secretary and government minister. Now, the telegenic Saar, armed with extraordinary political savvy and a searing grudge against his former boss, could prove to be Netanyahu’s greatest challenge. By Tia Goldenberg. SENT: 990 words, photos.

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WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

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CAPITOL-RIOT-ARMY-OFFICER — Army investigating officer who led group to Washington rally. SENT: 520 words.

INAUGURATION-NATION'S-CAPITAL — DC mayor pushes for increased security around inauguration. SENT: 400 words, photo.

TRUMP-BELICHICK — Trump to honor Belichick with Presidential Medal of Freedom. SENT: 200 words, photos.

WINTER-WEATHER — Winter storm coats Southern states with blanket of snow.

CALIFORNIA JAIL ESCAPE — 6 inmates use ‘homemade rope’ to escape from California jail. SENT: 280 words, photos.

HARRIS-VOGUE — Harris team says it was blindsided by VP-elect’s Vogue cover. SENT: 310 words, photos.

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MORE ON CAPITOL BREACH

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CAPITOL BREACH-SERMONS IN THE AFTERMATH — Support for Donald Trump’s presidency was consistently strong among evangelicals. A look at what some said on Christians' first day of worship since the Capitol riot. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.

CAPITOL BREACH-BUSINESS BACKLASH — Businesses are rethinking political contributions in the wake of the deadly Capitol siege by President Donald Trump’s supporters on Wednesday. Citigroup is pausing all federal political donations for the first three months of the year. SENT: 300 words.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK

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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CHINA-WHO — China says a group of experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive Thursday for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 680 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASIA — Chinese health authorities say scores more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Hebei province bordering on the capital Beijing. The outbreak focused on the Hebei cities of Shijiazhuang and Xingtai is one of China’s most serious in recent months and comes amid measures to curb the further spread during next month’s Lunar New Year holiday. SENT: 680 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-UKRAINE-VILLAGE DOCTOR — Riding a horse-drawn cart, Dr. Viktoria Mahnych trots along country roads to attend to her patients in several villages nestled in the Carpathian Mountains in western Ukraine. The country of 42 million has recorded more than 1.1 million confirmed COVID-19 infections and nearly 20,000 deaths. Mahnych, 30, now fears that the long holidays, during which Ukrainians frequented restaurants and other entertainment venues, attended festive parties and crowded church services, will trigger a surge in new coronavirus infections and make her job even more difficult. SENT: 450 words, photos.

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-MEXICO — The spokesman for Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has tested positive for coronavirus, he said on Sunday, the same day the country reported its first case of a potentially more contagious COVID-19 variant that is spreading in the United Kingdom. SENT: 360 words, photo.

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US-POMPEO — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that he will designate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a “foreign terrorist organization” as time runs down on the Trump administration. The designation will take effect on Jan. 19, one day before president-elect Joe Biden takes office. By Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee. SENT: 670 words, photos.

BIDEN INAUGURATION — The theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will be “America United,” an issue that’s long been a central focus for Biden but one that’s taken on added weight in the wake of the violence at the U.S. Capitol last week. By Alexandra Jaffe. WIRE EMBAGOED for 9 a.m. EST; UPCOMING: 490 words, photos.

TRUMP-SOCIAL MEDIA-EXPLAINING SUSPENSIONS — Social media companies decided this week they had finally seen enough from President Donald Trump and suspended his accounts. Many are asking whether Twitter and Facebook can legally take such action. The short answer is yes. SENT: 500 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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INDONESIA PLANE — The search for the black boxes of a crashed Sriwijaya Air jet has intensified to boost the investigation into what caused the plane carrying 62 people to nosedive at high velocity into the Java Sea. SENT: 730 words, photos. With INDONESIA-PLANE-CRASH-EXPLAINER — Why Indonesia’s plane safety record is a concern (sent).

NKOREA-PARTY C0NGRESS — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was given the new title of general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party, a designation formerly held by his late father and grandfather, state media reports, in a move apparently aimed at bolstering his authority amid growing economic challenges. SENT: 820 words, photos.

YEMEN — A leading aid organization on Monday warned that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s move to designate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a “foreign terrorist organization” would deal another “devastating blow” to the impoverished and war-torn nation. SENT: 320 words, photo.

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BUSINESS

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FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Asian shares were mostly higher as bullish sentiment persisted despite continuing signs of economic damage from the pandemic. Traders continue to be cheered by prospects that the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden will pump more aid into the U.S. economy, a move that will help Asia and other export-driven nations. By Business Writer Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 470 words, photos.

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FBN--BROWNS-STEELERS -- Baker Mayfield threw for three touchdowns and the Cleveland Browns got their first playoff victory in 26 years with a 48-37 romp over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kareem Hunt added two touchdowns rushing for the Browns. Cleveland was playing without several high-profile players and head coach Kevin Stefanski due to COVID-19. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passed for 501 yards and four touchdowns but also threw four interceptions. By Will Graves. SENT: 990 words, photos.

FBN—BEARS-SAINTS — Drew Brees gets to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him. Brees passed for 265 yards, connecting with Michael Thomas and Latavius Murray for touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Chicago Bears 21-9 in an NFC wild-card playoff game. The victory for the Saints sets up a divisional-round meeting with Tampa Bay and 43-year-old QB Tom Brady. By Brett Martel. SENT: 875 words, photos.

FBN--RAVENS-TITANS — Lamar Jackson finally has his first postseason victory and coming away from Baltimore makes it even more impressive. Jackson ran for 136 yards and a 48-yard touchdown while throwing for 179 more as the Ravens rallied from 10 points down and beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in their AFC wild-card game. The Titans (11-6) had the ball and a chance to tie when Marcus Peters intercepted a Ryan Tannehill pass intended for Kalif Raymond with 1:50 left. By Teresa M. Walker. SENT: 900 words, photos.

TOKYO-PUBLIC-OPINION — More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be canceled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take place. The polls were conducted by the Japanese news agency Kyodo and TBS — the Tokyo Broadcasting System. By Sports Writer Stephen Wade. SENT: 370 words, photos,

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