Health Jan 15 Global COVID-19 death toll tops 2 million While the count is based on figures supplied by government agencies around the world, the real toll is believed to be significantly higher.
Nation Jan 15 National Mall closes in D.C. ahead of Biden's inauguration The closure started Friday morning. It will remain in force at least through Thursday, the day after Biden’s inauguration, the National Park Service said in a statement.
Politics Jan 15 LISTEN: DOJ discusses criminal charges against Capitol attackers Court documents filed late Thursday by federal prosecutors claimed that there is "strong evidence" that the people who broke into the Capitol intended to "capture and assassinate elected officials.” Listen to the Justice Department briefing live here.
Politics Jan 15 WATCH: Pelosi says Capitol assault highlights need for domestic threat awareness House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there may be a need to prosecute members of Congress if any are found to have assisted the pro-Trump rioters in last week’s attack on the Capitol.
Arts Jan 14 Joanne Rogers, widow of TV's famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92 The Fred Rogers Center, which confirmed her death, called her a "trusted anchor whose heart and wisdom have guided our work in service of Fred's enduring legacy."…
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: Gov. DeWine says Ohio Statehouse to close amid protest threat The Statehouse and other state buildings in downtown Columbus will be closed through Inauguration Day as police officers, National Guard members and state troopers provide security and authorities prepare for possible protests by supporters of President Donald Trump, Gov. Mike…
Arts Jan 14 Lawmaker wants Dolly Parton statue at Tennessee Capitol A statue of country music icon Dolly Parton could be added to the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee, if one state lawmaker gets his way.
Nation Jan 14 Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be 'Jeopardy!' guest hosts Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, Aaron Rodgers and journalist Bill Whitaker are among the future guest hosts who will fill in for the late Alex Trebek on "Jeopardy!"…
Arts Jan 14 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.
Economy Jan 13 FAA steps up enforcement against unruly airline passengers The move Wednesday by the Federal Aviation Administration follows several incidents involving people who refused to wear masks or conducted in-flight demonstrations of support for President Donald Trump.