World on edge after attack on US Capitol
January 11, 2021
The US Capitol dome stands above bare tree branches in Washington, Jan. 9, 2021.
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Patrick Semansky/AP
US President Donald Trump’s remaining days in office have the nation — and the world — on edge. Even with all the available images of the storming of the US Capitol, it's still hard to comprehend. Many are asking how the attack was even possible and what national security concerns the US faces as a result. Also, Guinness World Records has confirmed that Stig Severinsen has broken the world distance record for swimming with fins with just one breath.
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