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How disinformation around Jan. 6 riot has downplayed violence, divided Americans

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Frank Carlson

The attack on the U.S. Capitol was based on a “Big Lie” about election fraud in 2020, and the hope of supporters of former President Donald Trump that they could stop the certification of electoral vote results. But in the…

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CDC advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens

By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

An influential government advisory panel is recommending COVID-19 boosters for younger teens. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older.

Georgia governor announces push to loosen handgun rules

By Jeff Amy, Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he'll push for a new state law that would loosen the state's handgun requirements.

U.S. imposes sanctions against Bosnian Serb leader over 'corrupt activities'

By Dusan Stojanovic, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Biden administration has announced sanctions against Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, accusing him of “corrupt activities” that threaten to destabilize the region and undermine peace accords.

WATCH: CDC urges 'up to date' COVID shots but won't change definition of 'fully vaccinated'

By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The move to keep the existing definition of fully vaccination — either two doses of the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine — comes as health officials warned of waning…

European Union wants place at table to discuss Ukraine, Russia crisis

By Raf Casert, Associated Press

The European Union’s foreign policy chief is insisting that the 27-nation bloc must have a bigger role to play alongside Washington and Moscow to defuse the West’s standoff with Russia over Ukraine.

WATCH: Attorney General Merrick Garland vows accountability for anyone responsible for Jan. 6 Capitol riot

By Associated Press

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday vowed to hold accountable anyone who was responsible for last year’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, whether they were physically there or not.

Tlaib will run for newly redistricted Detroit-area seat

By David Eggert, Associated Press

Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she will seek reelection in a new Detroit-area seat created through redistricting, an announcement that came hours after fellow Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence said she will retire from Congress.

U.S. pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings

By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response.

WATCH: Louisiana posthumously pardons Homer A. Plessy, namesake for 'separate but equal' case

By Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press

The state Board of Pardons in November recommended the pardon for Plessy, who boarded the rail car as a member of a small civil rights group hoping to overturn a state law segregating trains.