Health Workers Unions See Surge In Interest Amid Coronavirus

Care workers across the country continue to stress the need for PPE.

Only A Smokescreen?

Big tobacco stands down as Colorado and Oregon hike cigarette taxes.

How Can America Heal From The Trump Era?

Lessons from Germany’s transformation into a prosperous democracy after Nazi rule.

Consumer Electronics Have Changed A Lot In 20 Years

Systems for managing e-waste aren’t keeping up.

A Shortage Of Workers Explains Delays

Vaccine delays reveal unexpected weak link in supply chains.

Some Kindergartners Are More Likely To Be Heavy Users Of Online Tech Later

The research brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

Tech Giants Banished Trump; Now Things Get Complicated

Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms are slowly waking up to the role they have played in shaping a modern, polarized world.

Schumer Calls For Speedy Confirmation of Biden Cabinet Picks

The Senate often confirms some nominees on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, but this year it also may be convening Trump's impeachment trial.

As COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens, Most U.S States Resist Restrictions

"We simply cannot stay closed until the vaccine hits critical mass," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Judge Halts First U.S. Execution Of Female Inmate In 67 Years

Lisa Montgomery was set to be executed Tuesday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.

U.S. Shifts To Speed COVID-19 Shots As Cases And Deaths Rise

Washington is urging states to immediately start vaccinating other population groups lower down the COVID-19 vaccination priority scale.

Business Grows Skittish About Trump and GOP After Riots

Several top U.S. corporations have suspended donations for GOP lawmakers following the pro-Donald Trump riots at the Capitol building.

House Will Try To Force Donald Trump From Office Following Riots

House lawmakers are reconvening at the Capitol for the first time since the deadly pro-Donald Trump riots.

After Frosty Few Days, Pence, Trump Appear To Reach Détente

Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump met this week after several days of tension and silence.

Teen Takes Coronavirus Seriously After 95 Days In Hospital

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Pro sports stadiums opening as vaccination sites; scammers target vaccine scheduling.

Federal Charges Filed As FBI Continues Capitol Riot Investigation

The FBI's investigation has turned to finding out if any accused rioters planned to kidnap members of Congress.

Celebrating the staffers who saved the Electoral College ballots

Kennedy “Staff Alums” celebrate the Senate staffers who saved the Electoral College ballots

Two-Thirds Of Earth’s Land Is On Pace To Lose Water As The Climate Warms

That’s a problem for people, crops and forests.

How Should Schools Teach Kids About What Happened At The Capitol?

Six education experts weigh in on the events of Jan. 6.

​U.S. Ramps Up Vaccinations To Get Doses To More Americans

States make shots available to such groups as senior citizens, teachers, bus drivers, police officers and firefighters after a slow start.

How Does The 25th Amendment Work?

Can it be used to remove Trump from office after U.S. Capitol attack?

Why Does Grammar Matter?

Grammar matters a lot – just maybe not for the reasons you thought.

18 Million US Children Are At Risk Of Hunger

How is the problem being addressed and what more can be done?

Woman Set To Die For Killing Woman, Cutting Baby From Womb

Lisa Montgomery, who strangled a rural Missouri woman with a rope before performing a crude cesarean section, awaits execution Tuesday.

Despite Power, Dems Need Help From GOP

Even with senate control, democrats will need buy-in from GOP on key health priorities.

State Capitols Step Up Security Amid New Safety Concerns

The FBI warns of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitols and the District of Columbia ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration.

CDC Shut Down A Lab Involved In Making Faulty Coronavirus Tests

Lab gets closed down after investigation by ProPublica exposed key mistakes the CDC made in manufacturing those tests.

Capitol Rioters Planned For Weeks In Plain Sight And The Police Weren’t Ready

Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.

Domestic Terrorism

A more urgent threat, but weaker laws.

Trump's Failure To Accept Blame For Riot 'Pathological': Schumer

FBI warns of armed protests at all 50 state capitols leading up to inauguration; Capitol police involvement probed; new details of carnage.

Wall Street Distances Itself From Trump, GOP After Riots

The financial technology company Stripe has stopped processing payments for the Trump campaign.

Dad Of 5 Thought Virus Was Fake; Now He Needs Lung Transplant

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Another daily case record set; unemployment rate stays the same; 2.7 percent have taken first vaccine shot.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Compares U.S. Capitol Mob To Nazis

The former California governor said President Donald Trump is a failed leader and "the worst president ever."

Admission Is Free At All National Parks On MLK Day

Jan. 18 will mark the first of six free-admission days at the nation’s 63 national parks in 2021.

Trump Legacy On Race Shadowed By Divisive Rhetoric, Actions

Historians say the 45th president's legacy will be largely defined by his rhetoric aimed at his white base.

Lawmakers Had Possible Virus Exposure While Sheltering In Capitol

The Capitol's attending physician notified the lawmakers of the possible exposure.

Reports Of More-Contagious U.S. Virus Variant Inaccurate

Latest U.S. coronavirus news: U.S. adds 2 million cases in first days of 2021; 'reset' needed, ex-FDA chief says; deaths near 370,000.

House Moves To Impeach Trump Days Before Biden Inauguration

The latest on the U.S. Capitol insurrection: GOP senators call for Trump to resign; call for expulsion of Trump allies from Congress.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sweeping Asylum Rules

The rules, set to take effect on Monday, would have redefined how people qualify for asylum and other humanitarian protections.

Trump Left Many Clues He Wouldn't Go Quietly

“I hate defeat," President Donald Trump said in a 2011 video. “I cannot stand defeat.”