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U.S. House Backs Select Committee To Probe Jan. 6 Attack On The Capitol
Just two Republicans joined Democrats in passing the resolution, which calls for a probe into “one of the darkest days of our democracy.”

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Just two Republicans joined Democrats in passing the resolution, which calls for a probe into “one of the darkest days of our democracy.”

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Only 15 Democrats, 12 Republicans from class of 2010 still serving.
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Shawna Logue recalls a time when she earned $100 too much in annual income to qualify for government assistance to help feed her daughter.
There is a direct line between the Oklahoma City bombing and the Jan. 6 insurrection.
World Series for visually impaired athletes will be played July 25-Aug. 1 in Wichita
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