riot

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The president’s son visited Navarro in prison while he served time for defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Central Library, the Paramount Pictures lot, the Roosevelt Hotel, the Tam O’Shanter in Atwater Village and the Black Cat in Silver Lake, site of America’s first queer riot, also depicted in the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Nearly 1,600 people were charged with crimes associated with the riot, including about 175 charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer, according to DoJ figures.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Swatch’s UHR 0.40%increase; green up pointing triangle latest chaotic product launch—replete with riot police and tear gas—shows that for buzz-seeking brands, manufactured virality can have its upsides—and its complications.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I wanted to watch the first half of the game with Mom and Annie and her dad, but Mr. Finkle said the crowd might start a riot if they saw me before halftime.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman