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Joe Biden has been inaugurated as US president, declaring that "democracy has prevailed".
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President Donald Trump will not be at the inauguration of his successor, Joe Biden.
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This putsch was decades in the making
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Democrats are expected to vote to impeach President Donald Trump this week.
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Editorial: Impeachment move against Trump only symbolic
EDITORIAL: Impeachment moves show the urgency of the situation in the US.
Top Republican says Trump committed 'impeachable offences'
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Conspiracy theorist trampled to death while storming the Capitol
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Horned man who became face of deadly siege on US Capitol arrested
The horned man who stormed the Capitol has been arrested and charged.
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The video captures the shocking moment the US riots in the Capitol turned deadly.
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Donald Trump is more politically isolated than at any other point in his turbulent tenure.
FBI arrests man who put feet up on Speaker's desk
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US riots: Biden doesn't endorse impeachment, although Trump 'unfit'
"If we were six months out, we should be doing everything to get him out of office."
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Melania Trump has vanished from sight as her husband's presidency entered its last days.
Pelosi seeks to curb 'unhinged' Trump's nuclear power, plans to impeach
Pelosi says "this unhinged president could not be more dangerous" in his last few days.
Trump to miss Joe Biden's inauguration
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to attend Biden's inauguration.
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Riots spurred by President who forgot what politics is for.
US siege: Trump impeachment 'most likely tomorrow', riot cop dies
Donald Trump has, for the first time, recognised his presidency is coming to an end.
You're fired: US Capitol rioters identified and sacked
Social media posts, pictures and videos have led to some sudden employment terminations.
Capitol Police say officer dies after being injured in riots
The death takes the event toll to five, including one protester shot inside the Capitol.
Trump's 'dangerous' plan to pardon himself
Trump is reportedly mulling an "unprecedented" move to escape any criminal charges.
'Pretty raw': Hurt feelings and anger linger for Trump, Pence
In the last days of their administration, each is feeling betrayed by the other.
NZ Trump aide Chris Liddell staying on
The presidential transition process is "critical to the country", Liddell says.
Jamiroquai singer addresses riot photos
The UK singer clarifies he is not the "viking rioter" and wasn't "with all those freaks".