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• 'What else could I do?' NJ congressman helps clean up Capitol after pro-Trump insurrection

  07-01-2021 23:40
  Rep. Andy Kim noticed police officers putting pizza boxes in trash bags, so he asked for one, too, and began cleaning up.
  
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• These 7 California Republicans voted to object election results

  07-01-2021 23:32
  
  Despite lawmakers delivering remarks urging both parties to unify, several Republicans, including seven in California, voted against accepting election results in Arizona and Pennsylvania.
  
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• Craig Ferguson returns to TV to host ABC's 'The Hustler'

  07-01-2021 23:21
  A new ABC primetime game show called "TheHustler" features a group of contestants trying to decide between them the answers to multiple choice questions.
  
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• Lawmakers discuss Trump's fitness to remain president after mob occupies Capitol in DC

  07-01-2021 23:16
  
  Discussions are underway about Trump's fitness to remain in office for two more weeks.
  
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• President Donald Trump mulling self-pardon, sources say

  07-01-2021 23:13
  It's not clear if the issue has been discussed between the president and his advisers since the riots on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
  
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• 'Banana republic': Former presidents, current lawmakers react in shock after mob breaks into Capitol

  07-01-2021 22:50
  
  "This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic - not our democratic republic," George W. Bush said.
  
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• Joe Biden picks Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary

  07-01-2021 21:57
  Raimondo, a former venture capitalist, is in her second term as governor and previously served as state treasurer.
  
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• California sees 2-day record of coronavirus deaths

  07-01-2021 21:35
  California health authorities have reported a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads.
  
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• Student with Autism and Parkinson's becomes piano whiz

  07-01-2021 21:22
  
  Jason Liu has difficulty speaking and walking, but that all melts away the second he sits down at the piano.🎹
  
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• Mayor Jerry Dyer, other Fresno City Council members publicly sworn in at City

  07-01-2021 21:18
  Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is settling into his new role after taking part in a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. He was joined by several members of the Fresno City Council.
  
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• Turbo Tax blames IRS for stimulus money deposited into wrong accounts

  07-01-2021 21:09
  If you waiting for your second stimulus payment and you used Turbo Tax to do your taxes, you will need to wait a little longer to get your money.
  
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• Who stormed the Capitol? Some pro-Trump extremists stoked by hateful rhetoric, disinformation, experts say

  07-01-2021 21:08
  "If you're surprised, you haven't been paying attention,"one expert said.
  
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• Pelosi, Schumer call for President Trump's removal via 25th Amendment or impeachment

  07-01-2021 20:39
  The U.S. Constitution's Article 2 says the vice president assumes the "powers and duties" of president in the event of the president's "inability," but it doesn't say how it's determined that a president is unable to serve.
  
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• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for invoking 25th Amendment on Trump

  07-01-2021 20:37
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to invoke the 25th Amendment against Pres. Trump following the siege on the U.S. Capitol yesterday.
  
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• Joe Biden introduces Merrick Garland as attorney general pick

  07-01-2021 20:35
  Garland's confirmation prospects were all but ensured this week when Democrats scored control of the Senate majority.
  
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• California DMV extends behind-the-wheel driving test suspension through January

  07-01-2021 20:35
  
  The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel testing through the end of January.
  
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• US Capitol arrests: List of charges for those arrested in DC chaos

  07-01-2021 20:24
  It's not the final list of arrests or alleged crimes, but so far most people are facing charges of "curfew violation" and "unlawful entry."
  
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• Trump supporters clash with counter-protesters during rally in Sacramento

  07-01-2021 20:24
  Trump supporters rallied at the state capitol in Sacramento, including several fringe groups -- the Proud Boys, the 3-Percenters, and some self-described militias.
  
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• Detroit-style pizza in Chicago: Husband, wife duo quit jobs to start Five Squared Pizza

  07-01-2021 20:23
  
  This couple turned their love of Detroit-style pizza into a food truck!
  
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• Surveillance video shows armed men who beat CA woman, stole her puppy

  07-01-2021 20:12
  In the video, a group of men wearing masks and white hoodies can be seen walking up before attacking the woman walking her two dogs in San Francisco. She says she "just started screaming."
  
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• LIVE: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gives update after deadly riot in DC

  07-01-2021 20:08
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is giving an update the day after the deadly riots in Washington, D.C.
  
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• Joe Biden to introduce Merrick Garland as attorney general pick: LIVE

  07-01-2021 19:49
  
  President-elect Joe Biden is banking on Merrick Garland's credentials and reputation for moderation to ensure his confirmation.
  
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• Transportation Sec. Elaine Chao, other staff resign amid DC, Capitol Hill protests

  07-01-2021 19:42
  
  Transportation Sec. Elaine Chao is the first Cabinet member to leave in wake of President Trump's response to a mob of his supporters breaching the Capitol.
  
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• Joe Biden to introduce Merrick Garland as attorney general pick

  07-01-2021 18:55
  President-elect Joe Biden is banking on Merrick Garland's credentials and reputation for moderation to ensure his confirmation.
  
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• Body discovered by firefighters while battling blaze in Merced, CHP investigating as homicide

  07-01-2021 18:39
  A fire and death investigation in Merced is now being considered a homicide by authorities.
  
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• Sen. Schumer calls for President Trump's removal via 25th Amendment or impeachment

  07-01-2021 18:01
  The U.S. Constitution's Article 2 says the vice president assumes the "powers and duties" of president in the event of the president's "inability," but it doesn't say how it's determined that a president is unable to serve.
  
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• California suspends 1.4 million COVID unemployment claims

  07-01-2021 17:53
  California has frozen 1.4 million unemployment claims as it battles fraud in its coronavirus unemployment relief program.
  
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• Schumer calls for President Trump's removal via 25th Amendment or impeachment

  07-01-2021 17:52
  The U.S. Constitution's Article 2 says the vice president assumes the "powers and duties" of president in the event of the president's "inability," but it doesn't say how it's determined that a president is unable to serve.
  
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• California suspends 1.4 million virus unemployment claims

  07-01-2021 17:52
  California has frozen 1.4 million unemployment claims as it battles fraud in its coronavirus unemployment relief program.
  
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• Mayor Jerry Dyer, other Fresno City Council members to be publicly sworn in at City Hall | WATCH LIVE

  07-01-2021 17:49
  
  Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer will take part in a public swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Thursday morning.
  
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• Zuckerberg extends Trump's Facebook, Instagram lockout indefinitely

  07-01-2021 17:12
  Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that President Donald Trump has been locked out of his accounts on Facebook and Instagram indefinitely, and at least until the end of his presidency.
  
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• Doc Rivers speaks out on D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol'

  07-01-2021 17:01
  "I'll say it because I don't think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would've happened," Rivers asked.
  
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• FBI looking to identify people who incited violence in Capitol riots

  07-01-2021 16:56
  Four people were killed and 52 were arrested. Now the FBI is asking for witnesses to send in any information, photos or videos they may have.
  
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• Driver killed in crash with tank truck in western Fresno County

  07-01-2021 16:48
  
  A driver was killed after crashing with a tank truck in western Fresno County on Thursday morning.
  
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• Explosive devices found near US Capitol while violent rioters stormed Congress were real, law enforcement source says

  07-01-2021 16:25
  
  The device is one of two suspected explosives found during violent protests Wednesday.
  
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• Accuweather Forecast: Dense Widespread Fog

  07-01-2021 16:12
  Dense fog advisory through 11 am. Meteorologist Madeline Evans will have your full forecast on Action News.
  
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• Hospitals say California officials too slow in COVID-19 crisis

  07-01-2021 16:11
  "The numbers are extraordinary, said Carmela Coyle, president and CEO of the California Hospital Association. "We're not going to dodge this math. We need the state's help." The state reported its second-highest number of daily coronavirus deaths Wednesday with 459 lives lost
  
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• Photo shows suspected explosive device found near US Capitol while violent rioters stormed Congress

  07-01-2021 15:59
  
  The device is one of two suspected explosives found during violent protests Wednesday.
  
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• Photo shows suspected explosive device found near US Capitol while violent protesters stormed Congress

  07-01-2021 15:30
  
  The device is one of two suspected explosives found during violent protests Wednesday.
  
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• Lawmakers vow to investigate police after Capitol breach

  07-01-2021 15:17
  Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how law enforcement handled Wednesday's violent breach at the Capitol, questioning whether a lack of preparedness allowed a mob to occupy and vandalize the building.
  
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• Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, other staff resign amid DC, Capitol Hill protests

  07-01-2021 14:58
  
  Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney resigned in response to what happened at the Capitol Wednesday.
  
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• WATCH TODAY: Mayor Jerry Dyer, other Fresno City Council members to be publicly sworn in at City Hall

  07-01-2021 14:47
  Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer will take part in a public swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Thursday morning.
  
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• Congress confirms Biden's win after Trump mob storms Capitol in DC; 4 dead after siege

  07-01-2021 14:18
  
  Before dawn Thursday, lawmakers completed their work, confirming Joe Biden won the presidential election.
  
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• Tempers flare as Congress rejects objections to Pennsylvania electoral votes

  07-01-2021 12:35
  A small group of House lawmakers came close to physically fighting as the congressional count of electoral votes stretched into the wee hours.
  
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• President Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

  07-01-2021 11:08
  President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an "orderly transition on January 20th."
  
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• Congress validates Biden's presidential victory; 4 dead after Trump mob storms US Capitol

  07-01-2021 09:53
  
  Congress has formally validated Joe Biden's presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a nightmare of unprecedented political terror.
  
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• House rejects challenge to Pennsylvania's electoral votes; 4 dead after Trump mob storms US Capitol

  07-01-2021 09:20
  
  The National Guard and state and federal police were called in for control, and the mayor of Washington imposed a rare evening curfew.
  
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• House voting on objection to Pennsylvania electoral vote count; 4 dead after Trump mob storms US Capitol

  07-01-2021 08:51
  
  The National Guard and state and federal police were called in for control, and the mayor of Washington imposed a rare evening curfew.
  
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• Woman fatally shot in US Capitol was from San Diego

  07-01-2021 08:46
  The woman shot and killed inside the U.S. Capitol after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building has been identified as a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego.
  
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• Rumble strips, double-striping to serve as temporary fix for dangerous Highway 41 stretch

  07-01-2021 08:35
  Work will soon begin to improve safety on a two-lane stretch of Highway 41 that has seen 260 accidents in the past five years.
  
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