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Celebrating iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — Communities around the country are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, commemorating the iconic civil rights leader days after his birthday.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events taking place have been modified, including the …
2021 Inauguration Day schedule: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take office Wednesday
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into office Wednesday for the 59th presidential inauguration in U.S. history.
This year’s inaugural theme “America United” aims to restore “the soul of America,” bring …
Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down Monday during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a fire in a homeless encampment roughly a mile away sent a plume of smoke into the air and caused …
Weekend protests at state capitols stayed small amid heavy police presence
(CNN) — Officials were prepared this weekend for potential unrest ahead of Inauguration Day, but the small groups of protesters that gathered at state capitols across the country were dwarfed by the heavy presence of law enforcement.
Demonstrations remained small …
First responder, congregate care vaccinations being administered at Gillette Stadium
First responders and those living and working in congregate care settings traveled to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to get their COVID-19 vaccine Monday.
The Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium was transformed into the state’s first mass vaccination site, with staff …
Man dies, woman seriously injured following rollover crash in Stoughton
A male passenger died and a female driver was seriously hurt following a rollover crash in Stoughton Monday morning.Troopers responding to a reported crash on Route 24 northbound prior to Route 139 just before 11 a.m. learned that a Lexus …
Officials: Boston woman who traveled to UK brought COVID-19 variant to Massachusetts
The first case of the COVID-19 variant initially discovered in the United Kingdom has been found in Massachusetts after a woman traveled to the United Kingdom, state officials said Sunday.
A Boston woman in her 20s developed coronavirus symptoms in …
Local officials honor legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Local officials honored the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at events across Massachusetts Monday.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh spoke during a virtual celebration hosted by the city and King’s alma mater, Boston University.
“It’s a day when …
Unusual inaugural week ahead as Trump prepares to leave DC
It’s an inaugural week like no other — the Capitol is on lockdown, the Senate could begin an impeachment trial, and the nation is grappling with a pandemic and an economic crisis.
This all falls onto soon-to-be President Joe Biden’s …