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Dare We Hope? What LGBTQ People Really Expect from the Biden Presidency
After a chaotic administration that's been disastrous for LGBTQ rights, uncertainty and realism are tempering expectations for Biden-Harris results.
Watch: Amidst Violence, 'God Warrior' Jacob Chansley Leads Prayer in Senate Chamber
Lest we forget that Jacob Chansley — the now infamous avatar of the Capitol insurrection — calls himself an actor, the vivid video footage released by the New Yorker offers cockeyed validation when he led a prayer in the Senate chamber.
Coronavirus Deaths Rising in 30 Us States Amid Winter Surge
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
'Rooting Hard For You': Will Departure Notes End with Trump?
The tradition of departing presidents leaving a handwritten note in the Oval Office for their successors may end with Donald Trump.
Man Allegedly Hid 3 Months at Chicago Airport Due to Virus
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport for three months.
Lady Gaga to Sing Anthem, J-Lo to Perform at Inauguration
Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday.
FBI Vetting Guard Troops in DC Amid Fears of Insider Attack
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told The Associated Press on Sunday that officials are conscious of the potential threat, and he warned commanders to be on the lookout for any problems within their ranks as the inauguration approaches.
I'm Gay, 50 and Not Dead. How Noom Restored My Faith in Self
One Noom user reconnects with the importance of healthy eating and lifestyle habits through one of the most innovative wellness programs available.
How Noom is Reimagining the Wellness Industry
"New Year. New You." It's a phrase we've heard countless times, but what exactly are we striving for? Enter Noom, which has people lead healthier lives through behavior change since 2016.
Portraits of U.S. Voters, Assessing this Moment in History
After more than 1,400 days of Donald Trump's presidency -- after two bitter elections, two impeachments, more than 26,000 presidential tweets and four years of near-constant upheaval -- it is left to American voters to tally it all up.
In Inaugural Address, Biden Will Appeal to National Unity
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in Wednesday and plans immediate moves to combat the coronavirus pandemic and undo some of President Donald Trump's most controversial policies.
Biden's Long Political Evolution Leads To His Biggest Test
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has navigated a half-century in American politics by relentlessly positioning himself at the core of the Democratic Party.
Records: Trump Allies Behind Rally that Ignited Capitol Riot
Members of President Donald Trump's failed presidential campaign played key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Heavy Fortified Statehouses Around the US See Small Protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police.
Phil Spector, Famed Music Producer and Murderer, Dies at 81
Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his "Wall of Sound" method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. He was 81.
Some in the GOP Far-Right Talk of a Coming Civil War
War-like imagery has begun spreading in Republican circles after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Trump's supporters, with some elected officials and party leaders rejecting pleas to tone down rhetoric calling for a second civil war.
Vaccines to Stimulus Checks: Here's What's in Biden's Plan
The plan, which would require congressional approval, is packed with proposals on health care, education, labor and cybersecurity.
Trump Administration Carries Out 13th and Final Execution
The Trump administration early Saturday carried out its 13th federal execution since July, an unprecedented run that concluded just five days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden — an opponent of the federal death penalty.
Montana, North Dakota Bills Target Transgender Athletes
Lawmakers in North Dakota and Montana are considering bills that specifically target transgender student athletes.
Trump to Leave Washington on Morning of Biden's Inauguration
President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida.