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Monday

World

Global culture wars: Some far right groups in the U.S. are taking a pro-Russia stance

Even as the U.S. opposes Russian aggression into Ukraine, some Americans' attitudes are softening toward Russia — particularly on the far right.

Global culture wars: Some far right groups in the U.S. are taking a pro-Russia stance

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Thursday

Biden team promises new approach to extremism, but critics see old patterns

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Biden team promises new approach to extremism, but critics see old patterns

The Biden administration's new Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships aims to stop radicalization before it starts. But critics say it's a repackaging of failed strategies and inadequate.

Wednesday

National Security

Homeland Security is trying to root out domestic violent extremism in the U.S.

The Biden administration's new Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships aims to stop radicalization before it starts. But critics say it's a repackaging of failed strategies and inadequate.

Homeland Security is trying to root out domestic violent extremism in the U.S.

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Sunday

Politics

The story of January 6 goes beyond a single day

It's been a year since a mob supporting former President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol. We look at what we've learned about domestic extremism over the past year.

The story of January 6 goes beyond a single day

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Thursday

National Security

Why fringe movements now include middle-class Americans with jobs and families

In the 12 months since a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, polarization has only grown deeper. Many who monitor extremist activity worry that the country is in a much more dangerous place now.

Why fringe movements now include middle-class Americans with jobs and families

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Wednesday

National Security

Amateur sleuths help to identify hundreds of suspected Jan. 6 rioters

A year after a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol, an informal community of amateur sleuths — known as "sedition hunters" — continues to identify people who were likely involved in the riot.

Amateur sleuths help to identify hundreds of suspected Jan. 6 rioters

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Monday

National Security

Millions sympathize with the rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, survey finds

As the U.S. nears the anniversary of a pro-Trump mob's attack at the Capitol, a survey finds widespread community support for violent insurrection that it calls a new political movement in the U.S.

Millions sympathize with the rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, survey finds

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Tuesday

National Security

Defense officials announce new rules to counter extremism within the U.S. military

The Pentagon has updated its policies on extremism in the military by service members. The long-awaited report was ordered in the weeks following the January attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Defense officials announce new rules to counter extremism within the U.S. military

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Monday

National Security

The Pentagon has announced new rules to counter extremism within the U.S. military

The Pentagon released an update to how it should handle extremism within the ranks. The Department of Defense initiated the review after learning that military members took part in a Capitol attack.

The Pentagon has announced new rules to counter extremism within the U.S. military

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Tuesday

Technology

Far right is using Twitter's new policy against extremism researchers and activists

Twitter recently launched a new policy in the U.S. to limit the sharing of photos and videos of people without their consent. Activists on the left say it limits public interest reporting.

Far right is using Twitter's new policy against extremism researchers and activists

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Wednesday

Law

White nationalists must pay $25 million in damages for their part in deadly Va. rally

Four years ago, the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., shocked the world with a violent display of hate. Now, a jury has found its organizers responsible.

White nationalists must pay $25 million in damages for their part in deadly Va. rally

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Tuesday

National

The suspect in the Wis. Christmas parade attack has a previous criminal record

There are more questions than answers as to why a person drove an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., killing five people and injuring dozens of others.

The suspect in the Wis. Christmas parade attack has a previous criminal record

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Sunday

America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Far right extremists herald Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal

Right-wing extremists have continued to use Kyle Rittenhouse in their messaging, with new themes emerging since his acquittal last week.

Far right extremists herald Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal

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Friday

For far-right groups, Rittenhouse's acquittal is a cause for celebration

Armed participants walk at a Proud Boys rally with other right-wing demonstrators in September 2020 in Portland, Ore. Far-right groups celebrated the verdict in the Rittenhouse trial. John Locher/AP hide caption

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For far-right groups, Rittenhouse's acquittal is a cause for celebration

One expert fears that the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse will embolden people to seek out altercations where it could be possible to make claims of self-defense.

For far-right groups, Rittenhouse's acquittal is a cause for celebration

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