Washington DC police say 4 people have died during the storming of the Capitol building. In addition to the woman shot by police, 3 others died as a result of "medical emergencies". So far, more than 52 people have been arrested, 47 of them for curfew violations. Pro-Trump supporters stormed the building yesterday.

Washington DC police say 4 people have died during the storming of the Capitol building. In addition to the woman shot by police, 3 others died as a result of “medical emergencies”. So far, more than 52 people have been arrested, 47 of them for curfew violations. Pro-Trump supporters stormed the building yesterday.

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7 January 2021

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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