Lawmakers want to give a Congressional Gold medal to Eugene Goodman, who was hailed as a hero for leading a mob away from the Senate floor.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Sister of Black woman killed by Capitol Police hopes riot will shed light on troubling case
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.
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.
‘History repeating itself’: Immigrants know what political violence looks like. Capitol riot has many shaken.
Many first- and second-generation immigrants said the violence in the Capitol bore eerie similarities to conflict in their countries of origin.
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.
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.
Seattle police who fired pepper spray, blast balls on BLM protesters violated order, judge says
A federal judge found four violations of an order barring police from using less lethal weapons against peaceful protesters in certain situations.