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Speaking to reporters Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., calls for the removal of President Trump from office.

In Wake Of Capitol Attack, House Begins Moves To Impeach Trump — Again

With nine days left in the Trump presidency, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are forging ahead with plans to remove Trump from office.

Researchers have used crowdsourcing to scrutinize video and photos from the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and have identified some of those who took part. The researchers have shared their information with law enforcement.

How Online Sleuths Identified Rioters At The Capitol

The riot appeared to be all chaos and anarchy. But as researchers gave the online video and photos closer scrutiny, they produced forensic evidence that has identified those involved.

Glimmers Of Hope: A 2021 Poetry Preview, Part 1

This year, critic Craig Morgan Teicher says American poetry has become too big for just one person to cover, so he's invited five colleagues to bring their own perspectives to our 2021 poetry preview.

At Inauguration, Cooper Calls To Strive For Shared Goals

Second-term North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is calling on residents to learn from the state’s recent triumphs and trials and commit to common goals. The…

Assistant Chief Yogananda<strong> </strong>Pittman was designated as acting chief of U.S. Capitol Police on Jan. 8. She joined the force in 2001.

In Historic 1st, U.S. Capitol Police Name Yogananda Pittman As Acting Chief

Pittman is the first woman and the first African American to lead the law enforcement agency, U.S. Capitol Police confirm to NPR. She has served with the force since April 2001.

The American flag flies at half-staff on the west front of the U.S. Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Article Of Impeachment Cites Trump's 'Incitement' Of Capitol Insurrection

The article of impeachment references Trump's repeated false claims of widespread voter fraud, as well as comments during a rally ahead of the riot. Read the full text of the resolution.

The New York State Bar Association is launching a "historic" inquiry into Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, shown here at a November press conference in Washington, D.C.

New York State Bar Association Considers Expelling Rudy Giuliani

The bar association said it received "hundreds of complaints in recent months" about Giuliani, ultimately deciding Monday to launch a "historic" inquiry into the president's attorney.

Fran Lebowitz talks about a wide variety of topics — including her stint as a New York City cab driver — in the Netflix series <em>Pretend It's a City.</em>

Fran Lebowitz's 'Pretend It's A City' Is The NYC Trip You Can't Take Right Now

The show features the humorist's conversations with Martin Scorsese on many topics, Manhattan in particular. "If I dropped the Hope Diamond on the floor of a subway car, I'd leave it there," she says.

Older adults and first responders wait in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine late last month at the Lakes Regional Library in Fort Myers, Fla.

Math Problem: What's The Best Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccination?

Even if the Biden administration releases all available doses of COVID-19 vaccines, supplies will remain limited. How best to use that limited supply is a question mathematicians can help answer.

U.N. And International Aid Groups Express Concerns Over Pompeo's Latest Moves

As he leaves office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is taking steps that could make it harder for his successor to negotiate with Cuba or get aid to parts of Yemen ruled by an Iranian-backed militia.

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