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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., seen here in November, told viewers during an Instagram Live on Tuesday that she feared for her life as a violent pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.

'Many Of Us Narrowly Escaped Death': Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Recounts Capitol Insurrection

The New York Democrat shared that she felt unsafe in the secure room where she was held with other lawmakers while the Capitol was under lockdown.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, shown here at a 2019 rally in Moscow, says he plans to return to Russia.

After Poisoning, Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Vows To Return To Russia

Alexei Navalny said he has purchased a Sunday plane ticket to return to Moscow. He has spent months in Germany recovering from nerve agent poisoning.

Democrat Jon Ossoff speaks at a rally outside of Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta on Monday.

Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Runoff, Handing Democrats Senate Control

He defeated Republican David Perdue in a closely watched race, according to The Associated Press.

Jennifer Lopez, as well as Lady Gaga, will perform at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next week.

Lady Gaga, J-Lo To Headline Biden Inauguration

The entertainers will be joined by a Georgia firefighter and a Jesuit priest at the Capitol ceremony.

Airbnb said it is canceling reservations — and blocking new ones — in the D.C. area during the week that President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated.

Airbnb Is Canceling All Reservations In Metro D.C. During Inauguration Week

The company also said it has banned "numerous individuals" that it found to be associated with hate groups or involved in criminal activity at the Capitol.

Mannion, Stirpe Declare Victories in NY Senate, Assembly Races

The results of two undetermined State Senate and Assembly races are clear enough for Democrats to declare victory. Onondaga County is just about finished…

Ryan McMahon Updates Community On COVID-19 From Home Following Virus Exposure

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon usually gives his scheduled coronavirus briefings at the OnCenter. But he updated the community on the pandemic…

British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the first Star Wars trilogy, poses with a fan dressed in a Darth Vader costume during a Star Wars convention on April 27, 2013. On Sunday morning, Prowse's management company shared the news of his death at age 85.

David Prowse, Actor Behind Darth Vader, Dies At 85

Audiences heard James Earl Jones' voice as the iconic Star Wars villain, but it was Prowse behind Darth Vader's mask.

President-elect Joe Biden's transition team can now formally access agencies, federal office space and funds.

Here's What GSA Approval Means For The Biden Transition

The president-elect's team can now have government resources and officially meet with agencies as it prepares to take the reins of government.

Plowshares Craftsfair Goes Virtual for 50th Anniversary

Central New Yorkers might be choosing to stay home this Black Friday and avoid crowded stores because of the surge in COVID-19 infections. But the…

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