1.  Biden Talks Navalny Poisoning, Arms Treaty in 1st Putin Call

 ‘MATTERS OF CONCERN’ 

Navalny, an outspoken critic of Putin, was arrested upon his return to Russia on Jan. 17.

2.  Sean Spicer’s WHCA Application Rescinded by Newsmax

  SIDELINED 

The former White House press secretary’s new employer apparently doesn’t want him covering the White House.

3.  Work From Home? You Need This Ergonomic Book Stand.

 WORK READY 

Your neck and shoulders will thank you when you use this ergonomic book stand to work.

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4.  Couple Who Live-Streamed Trip to D.C. Riot Are Arrested

 BONNIE & CLYDE  

Rachael Pert and her boyfriend, Dana Winn, drove to D.C. from Florida because “it’s time to take a stand.”

5.  Ex-Sheriff’s Sergeant Sent Threats to Congressman’s Fam: DOJ

 ‘NEARBY ARMED AND READY’ 

Robert Lemke—also a former Air Force captain—sent the texts on Jan. 6, the day of the riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to the complaint.

6.  This Sweater Is Impossible to Stain—Trust Me, I Tried

 STAIN FREE 

Red sauce, kimchi, coffee—there isn’t a thing that can touch this sweater.

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7.  Ex-Trump Adviser Larry Kudlow to Host Fox Business Show

 TRUMP TV 

The longtime CNBC star returns to cable news after spending the past two years in the Trump administration.

8.  Acting Capitol Police Chief Apologizes for Riot Failures

 LITANY OF ERROR 

The chief outlined several failures on Jan 6., from poor radio communications to an hour-long wait for National Guard back-up to be authorized.

9.  Priest Leaves Church After ‘Election Fraud’ Exorcisms

 ‘CATHOLIC ANTIFA’ 

Rev. John Zuhlsdorf, of the Madison Catholic Diocese, reportedly echoed President Trump’s false claims about voter fraud in the “exorcisms.”

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10.  D.C. Riot Suspect Was 2019 ‘Sexy Farmer’—but Only 4th Place

 FADED GLORY 

He got 8,000 votes. As far as we know, the fifth-place winner did not storm any buildings.

11.  Actor Elliot Page Files for Divorce From Wife Emma Portner

  ‘CAREFUL CONSIDERATION’ 

“We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends,” the former couple said in a statement.

12.  Portland Driver in Hit-and-Run Spree Acted Intentionally: PD

 DEATH ON WHEELS 

At least 10 pedestrians and cyclists were struck over the course of the rampage, including one person who later succumbed to their injuries, police said.

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13.  Biden to Stop Leasing Federal Land for Oil and Gas: WSJ

 GAS LEAK 

Last week, Biden pulled the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline, halting its construction.

14.  Washington Post’s Top Editor Marty Baron to Retire

 STOP THE PRESSES 

Baron, 66, took the paper’s top job in 2013, guiding the iconic broadsheet as it was purchased by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and won several Pulitzer Prizes.

15.  Italian Prime Minister Resigns as Pandemic Rages

 CHE PIZZA! 

Giuseppe Conte resigned after a government crisis exploded amid soaring deaths and thousands of new daily COVID-19 cases in Italy. He is expected to try to form a new government.

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