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Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, is seen here leaving the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 17.

The Jan. 6 committee is about to have its last hearing. Here's what to expect

The panel will take up criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump on at least three charges, including insurrection.

Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, speaks at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding at the Surf Ballroom, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Ohio's Top Democrat Backs US Rep. Tim Ryan In US Senate Race

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has endorsed U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan for Senate. Brown called the 10-term congressman a friend who "understands that all work has dignity."

Medical debt is the most common reason for collection calls, a federal study found.

Medical Debt Is Top Reason Consumers Hear From Collection Agencies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that 59 percent of people contacted by a debt collector had outstanding medical bills. Telecommunications and utility bills trailed far behind.

Kirsten Dunst is excellent in the Showtime series <em>On Becoming A God In Central Florida</em>, playing struggling mom Krystal Stubbs.

Kirsten Dunst Is On Top Of The Pyramid In 'On Becoming A God In Central Florida'

Kirsten Dunst shines in Showtime's comedy-drama about a pyramid scheme and the weirdos who operate it.

An engraving of President Franklin Pierce circa 1843.

Mark's Almanac for January 6, 2021

It was on this date in 1853 that President-elect Franklin Pierce and his family were involved in a train wreck. And it was on this date in 1931 that Thomas Edison submitted his last patent application. His final patent was for a component of an electroplating process.

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-0 in Game 1 of the World Series, building on a dominant performance by starting pitcher Corey Kluber.

Cleveland Indians Beat Chicago Cubs 6-0 In Game 1 Of World Series

The Indians took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and added four more runs with two homers by catcher Roberto Perez.

So Seong-wook (left) and Kim Yong Min leave the Supreme Court building in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday.

South Korea's top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples

In a landmark ruling, the court said same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples. South Korea doesn't legally recognize same-sex marriages.

Fast-Paced Offense Leads OSU Women's Basketball Team Resurgence

The Ohio State women's basketball team is having a great season. The Buckeyes are ranked seventh in the country ,, they just routed Big Ten power Purdue,…

Catalan members of the Spanish parliament speak to the press outside Estremera prison, outside of Madrid, on Monday. A judge from Spain's Supreme Court granted bail to six imprisoned former members of the Catalan government, while two other politicians and two activists will remain in jail.

4 Separatist Catalan Leaders To Remain In Jail, 6 Others Out On Bail

Spanish authorities took the politicians into custody after Catalonia, a formerly semiautonomous region, declared independence from Spain. Catalan's former president remains in exile in Belgium.

Starting July 23, the Census Bureau says door knockers will make in-person visits to households that have not yet filled out a 2020 census form in parts of Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.

Census Bureau Expands Early Door Knocking For Count To 6 More States

Despite the pandemic, Census Bureau officials say they've determined it's safe enough for visits to unresponsive homes in parts of Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.

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