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  • An extremist holds a Trump flag inside the U.S. Capitol near the Senate chamber on Jan. 6.
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    Plus, big business groups and corporations are condemning President Donald Trump after the violence at the Capitol yesterday. And, the Department of Labor just finalized a rule to makes it easier for companies to treat workers as independent contractors.

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  • President Trump's account now shows some of his tweets are unavailable because they violate the social media platform's policies.
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    Twitter and Facebook temporarily suspended President Donald Trump’s accounts. Also, global stock markets rise despite violence and chaos in Washington, D.C. And Japan’s latest state of emergency over COVID-19.

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  • Democrat Jon Ossoff has raised the most money in direct donations to candidates so far, according to the latest Federal Election Commission reports.
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    Record amounts of money poured into Georgia for the Senate runoff elections. Plus, ongoing reaction to runoff results from markets. Also, what’s behind rising oil prices. And, more action against Chinese software apps from President Trump.

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  • The Chinese payment apps face a ban over national security concerns.
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    A ban on apps including AliPay and WeChat in the U.S. could be largely symbolic as most of their customers are in China. Plus, traveling the world from the comfort of your home.

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  • Democrat Raphael Warnock speaks at his Labor Canvass Launch at IBEW Local 613 on Jan. 5, 2021 in Marietta, Ga.
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    How Georgia runoff election results are driving up U.S. Treasury note yields and fueling expectations about government spending. Plus, a forecast for the 2021 world economy with World Bank President David Malpass. And, a drop in marriages and divorces during the pandemic.

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  • New evidence of how hard it is to change U.S. health care
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    Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase put an end to their Haven joint health care venture. Plus, today’s Senate runoff elections and the future of American economic policy. And, how the pandemic is changing perceptions of multigenerational households.

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  • A CVS pharmacist administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a nurse at a senior living facility in Kirkland, Washington.
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    Some day, the general population will get vaccinated at local pharmacies. Plus, a New York Stock Exchange about-face. And, an increase in food stamp benefits as part of the latest COVID relief package.

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  • Twelve women were hired to drive Moscow's Metro trains after rule changes.
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    Women can also drive trucks or captain boats after controversial rules banning them from certain jobs were lifted. Plus, several Chinese telecom companies now won’t be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • A pile of stickers for voters at Park Tavern on Nov. 3, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    Also, a new auto industry giant, Stellantis, is set to arrive with a merger between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot’s parent company PSA. Plus, more French travelers are making their way to Monaco to avoid tougher coronavirus restrictions.

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