Former President Donald Trump "blazed a path of lawlessness and corruption" as he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol said Thursday. The committee focused on Trump's actions on the day, from his fiery speech to his supporters until he finally told the rioters they were "very special" but needed to go home, particularly the 187 minutes of silence while watching the attack unfold on television.

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As COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continue on a steady incline, the CDC reported that the BA.5 subvariant now comprises nearly 80% of all new infections -- up from 67% a week ago. The subvariant of Omicron was first detected in the U.S. in the Northeast back in April, with initial reports of the strain of COVID first being reported in South Africa. The subvariant has spread wildly across the country in only three months.

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Over 100 million people are under heat alerts across the US, and there is no sign of it cooling down anytime soon. The heatwave is expected to continue until at least Sunday as it works its way to the East Coast. The heatwave has seen many parts of the nation report temperatures in the high 90s, while area like Texas have been dealing with triple-digit temperatures. High heat indexes and thunderstorms are also expected.

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Thursday's answer: The four player positions in an official game of quidditch (now quadball) are beaters, chasers, keepers and seekers.