Putin’s No. 1 foe, detained in Moscow after poisoning, says he’s “seen a lot of mockery of justice,” but calls his sudden appearance before a judge “the highest degree of lawlessness.” Source
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History-making woman kicker invited to Biden inauguration
“The glass ceilings are breaking,” she wrote, including the Twitter handle for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Source
Trapped gold miners send up a desperate note begging for help
“We are in urgent need of medicine, painkillers, medical tape, external anti-inflammatory drugs,” read the note scrawled on crumpled up paper. Source
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane’s wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere. Source
“Cowboys for Trump” founder, arrested by FBI
Couy Griffin, a New Mexico county official, vowed to return with firearms to the Capitol for the inauguration. Source
National Guard troops being vetted as they arrive to guard Capitol
Security officials are concerned about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing the inauguration. Source
Small protests held at heavily guarded state Capitols
President Trump remained out of sight in his final weekend in office, facing a second impeachment trial in the Senate. Source
1/17/2021: Against All Enemies, The Threat, The Comeback
How Washington is bolstering security for the inauguration; Then, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund’s account of the Capitol assault; And, Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith’s comeback from nearly losing his leg Source
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Police ramp up presence at state capitols amid extremist threats; 10-year-old writes letter to officer hurt during Capitol riot Source
Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” breaks Spotify records
And that isn’t the only Spotify record the 17-year-old songbird’s ballad broke this past week. Source