George Whitmore, Climber Who Vanquished El Capitan, Dies at 89
In 1958, he was one of the first people to climb the 2,900-foot-tall sheer granite wall that looms over Yosemite National Park.
How Republicans Are Warping Reality Around the Capitol Attack
Loyalists to President Trump are increasingly relying on conspiracy theories and misinformation, drawing false equivalence with last summer’s racial protests and blaming outside agitators.
How to Commemorate Martin Luther King’s Legacy in 2021
Here are ways to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy, whether you want to commit to a day of service or learn about the history of the civil rights movement.
Loews Hotels says it won’t host a fund-raiser with Senator Josh Hawley.
The decision to call off the event was the latest indication that many companies are distancing themselves from Republicans who voted to overturn the election results.
Sonia Sotomayor will swear in Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day.
Justice Sotomayor has sworn in a vice president before.
How Biden’s Proposed Paid Leave Would Work
Paid leave expired in December for illness and caregiving during the pandemic. Biden wants to reinstate and expand it.
Six Great Movies About Presidents
If you’re looking for some escapism, these films are a good reminder that democracy works.
Alan Canfora, Who Carried Wounds From Kent State, Dies at 71
He devoted his life to pursuing the truth about the tragic events of May 4, 1970, and to keeping them in the public eye.
How to Celebrate The Inauguration Safely
There may not be huge crowds or evening balls, but you can still celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
A man with a gun arrested by Capitol Police at a security checkpoint calls it an ‘honest mistake.’
The man was arrested on Friday with more than 500 rounds of ammunition in his truck, the police said. He told a reporter he was heading to a security job in Washington and got lost.
In Home District, McCarthy Faces Some Backlash From the Right
In conservative Bakersfield, Calif., Kevin McCarthy enjoys solid support. But in the days since impeachment, some Republicans now say he has not been loyal enough to President Trump.
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