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President Trump's supporters gather Tuesday on the steps at the Pennsylvania state Capitol in Harrisburg.

In Explosive Debate, Pa. GOP Refuses To Swear In Reelected Democratic Senator

8:06pm January 05, 2021

by Katie Meyer

After his slim victory was certified by the state, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans refused to seat Democratic state Sen. Jim Brewster, saying they will "review" the outcome of the race.

The 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony is being postponed, due to coronavirus concerns.

2021 Grammy Awards Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns

6:42pm January 05, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

As Los Angeles experiences a significant increase in new COVID-19 infections, the Recording Academy and CBS have decided to postpone the annual music awards until March 14.

Fireworks explode over the Kremlin and Red Square during New Year's celebrations on Jan. 1 in Moscow. The U.S. government says a widespread computer incursion into U.S. government and private computer networks was likely carried out by Russia.

U.S. Security Agencies: Massive Computer Hack Is 'Likely Russian'

6:21pm January 05, 2021

by Greg Myre

In its most detailed comment so far, the U.S. government says the breach of government and private company computer networks "will require a sustained and dedicated effort to remediate."

Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys, during a protest last month in Washington, D.C. Tarrio has been charged with destruction of property and possession of high-capacity firearm magazines.

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Proud Boys Leader Released From Police Custody And Ordered To Leave D.C.

5:47pm January 05, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

Enrique Tarrio was arrested on Monday shortly after arriving in D.C., where Trump supporters are gathering to protest the official certification of the Electoral College ballots on Wednesday.

Georgia Holds 2 Runoff Elections For U.S. Senate

5:38pm January 05, 2021

by Stephen Fowler

As voting is underway in Georgia's runoff elections for the U.S. Senate, NPR looks at how the process is going and discusses the impact of President Trump's false claims of voter fraud.

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Can Black Voters Deliver Democrats A Victory In Georgia Runoffs?

5:38pm January 05, 2021

by Mary Louise Kelly

With control of the U.S. Senate hinging on Georgia's runoff elections, groups working to turn out Black voters there are not slowing down. Will their votes drive a historic outcome for Democrats?

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Katherine Jackson French's Ballad Collection Published 110 Years Later

5:38pm January 05, 2021

by Stephanie Wolf

Katherine Jackson French traveled the Kentucky mountains in the early 1900s searching for traditional ballads that were disappearing. Her work was never published — until now.

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Georgia Voters Share Their Thoughts Outside Polling Stations

5:38pm January 05, 2021

by Mary Louise Kelly

Voters in Georgia headed to the polls on Tuesday in the runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate. NPR speaks with some of them.

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What To Expect From Congress' Electoral College Count

5:38pm January 05, 2021

by Ron Elving

Congress will meet to tally the votes of the Electoral College. The ceremony has recently taken as little as 23 minutes to complete. But on Wednesday it could take hours.

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Charging Decision Is Expected In Jacob Blake's Shooting

5:38pm January 05, 2021

by Corrinne Hess

The Kenosha County, Wis., district attorney is expected to announce whether a police officer will be charged in the shooting of Jacob Blake. Blake was shot in the back and is now partially paralyzed.