‘Parade Across America’: Performances, stories from everyday Americans featured in inauguration event
The virtual “Parade Across America” includes appearances from celebrities as well as everyday Americans, including a history teacher from Texas and a 12-year-old trumpet player from Georgia.
LA native Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet
Los Angeles native and national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman, 22, shined in one of the most talked about moments during Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony as she shared a powerful message.
'Hero' US Capitol Police officer escorts Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at inauguration
A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.
Source: Springer agrees to $150M, 6-year deal with Jays
It would be the largest contract in the history of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Lil Wayne, Steve Bannon among 143 more pardons Trump issues on final day in office
President Donald Trump pardoned 143 more people Tuesday, his final full day in office. The latest round of pardons includes rapper Lil Wayne and former Trump associate Steve Bannon.
Dolly Parton celebrates 75th birthday
America's sweetheart Dolly Parton turns 75 Tuesday.
Mattel honors poet Maya Angelou with Barbie doll
Beloved American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is being honored by Mattel with her own Barbie doll.
Police officer, suspect killed in armed standoff in Ohio
Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker, 24, was shot and killed during the hourslong standoff.
Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot
Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.
California lifts some stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 pandemic
California is lifting a stay-at-home order for 13 northern counties because of improving hospital conditions.
US carries out its 1st execution of female inmate since 1953
Lisa Montgomery's execution was the first time in nearly seven decades that the U.S. government has put to death a female inmate.
CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US
The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.
Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
Ben & Jerry’s makes dog ice cream as pet food industry grows
Ben & Jerry's announced that it has launched Doggie Desserts, a specialty line of ice cream that is made for man's best friend.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick declines Presidential Medal of Freedom in wake of pro-Trump Capitol riot
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday night that he will not receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying "remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award."
Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37
The Browns dismantled the Pittsburgh Steelers 48-37 in the wild-card round, picking up the franchise’s first postseason victory in more than a quarter-century.
Parler to be down 'for a while' without AWS, executives say: 'We are clearly being singled out'
CEO John Matze says Big Tech seeking to 'stifle free speech and competition in the marketplace'
FAA warns of penalties after passengers heckle politicians over Trump’s 2020 election loss
The reminder comes after politicians were heckled at airports.
Pfizer vaccine works against COVID-19 variant, study suggests
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
Capitol Police chief, Senate sergeant at arms resign after pro-Trump rioters breach building
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund will resign following the violent breach of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press.