Seeing rioters storm the Capitol brought up sad memories for Valarie Carey, whose sister Miriam was shot by Capitol Police after a car chase in 2013.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
White man who stabbed Black college student to death in Maryland sentenced to life in prison
Sean Urbanski, 25, was sentenced to life in prison for the death of Richard Collins III, a newly commissioned Army lieutenant.
As Trump visits Alamo, Texas, famed battle is used to ‘commemorate whiteness,’ historians say
Although the battle has become a symbol of patriotism for many Americans, the history of Alamo is fraught with racist myths.
US Capitol rioters are being identified and fired from jobs
Some people at the U.S. Capitol riot have been identified through images and video shared on social media – and have lost their jobs as a result.
Skwatchers capture dazzling photos of the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2021
Photographers captured the first major meteor shower of 2021 peaked over the weekend, although the waning gibbous moon meant no dark skies.
Kansas City Star apologizes for decades of racist coverage of Black community
Mike Fannin, the newspaper’s top editor, wrote that the paper had “disenfranchised, ignored and scorned generations of Black Kansas Citians.”
‘Made my entire year’: Postal worker surprises Texas family battling COVID-19 with special delivery
A USPS carrier left a gift for a Houston mother on her route after learning that she had tested positive for COVID-19.
Millions of Americans could be facing eviction after the holidays. Here’s how you can help
Millions of Americans will be facing homelessness if the federal eviction moratorium expires at the end of December. Here’s how you can help.
UK eases restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men in ‘landmark change’
Blood donors in the U.K., including gay and bisexual men, who have had the same sexual partner for more than 3 months can donate starting next summer.
California bill would require police officers be 25 years old or have a bachelor’s degree
A California bill proposed would raise the minimum age and education requirement for police officers, a move designed to reduce use of deadly force.