NewsNewsUS & CanadaLIVEThousands gather at Washington march as Trump prepares for inaugurationThe People's March is expected to draw as many as 50,000 activists to the US capital, according to organisers.White House says TikTok warning it will go dark on Sunday is a 'stunt'TikTok says service providers need "clarity" to ensure the app remains available when the ban takes effect on Sunday.16 mins agoUS & CanadaUS grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosionThe rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.21 hrs agoScience & Environment'Mother nature is hard to fight': The aerial battle against LA’s firesDonald Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to 'dangerous' coldThe last president to be sworn-in indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, when cold weather also plagued the US Capitol.8 hrs agoUS & CanadaWhite House says TikTok warning it will go dark on Sunday is a 'stunt'TikTok says service providers need "clarity" to ensure the app remains available when the ban takes effect on Sunday.16 mins agoUS & CanadaTrump illegal migrant raids to start on day oneTom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.2 hrs agoUS & CanadaDecoding Donald Trump's new official portrait Photographers describe the photo as "serious", "ominous" and a "message picture".22 hrs agoUS & CanadaUS grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosionThe rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.21 hrs agoScience & EnvironmentShe helped launch the Women's March. 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