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The Jan. 6 hearings are starting. How do public hearings differ from investigations?

By Claire Leavitt, The Conversation

On the eve of public hearings held by Congress’ January 6 investigative committee, a former oversight staffer for the House of Representatives explains what such hearings aim to accomplish.

San Francisco recalls progressive prosecutor Chesa Boudin

By Janie Har, Associated Press

San Francisco residents voted overwhelmingly to recall progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin in a heated campaign that divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform in the famously liberal city.

Moderna says new COVID-19 vaccine protects against omicron

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Moderna says its experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work.

U.K. to charge Harvey Weinstein with indecent assault

By Associated Press

British prosecutors say they have authorized police to charge former film producer Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London in 1996.

Supreme Court says armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's house

By Mark Sherman, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

An armed man who threatened to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice's house in Maryland, officials said Wednesday.

WATCH: Attorney General Garland names 9 people who will review response to the Uvalde school shooting

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The Justice Department has named a team of nine people, including an FBI official and former police chiefs, to aid in a review of the law enforcement response to the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers…

Olympic gymnasts sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar sue FBI for $1 billion

By Ed White, Associated Press

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor.

Democrat Mike Franken will face Chuck Grassley in Iowa Senate race

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democrat Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, will face Republican Chuck Grassley in the race for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat, winning his party nomination over two competitors.

Mark Ronchetti wins GOP primary for New Mexico governor

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press

The former television meteorologist on Tuesday defeated four other candidates including state Rep. Rebecca Dow. Ronchetti's campaign emphasized concerns about crime, illegal immigration, high rates of unemployment and underperforming schools.

South Dakota's Gov. Kristi Noem, Sen. John Thune survive GOP primary

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has won the Republican primary for another term, defeating a former legislative leader who accused her of using the office to mount a 2024 White House bid.