Arts Jan 21

When Amanda Gorman wrote her poem, “The Miracle of Morning,” it was early on in the coronavirus pandemic. Even then, she wanted to acknowledge the promise of healing, like the light of morning, that springs from despair.

Arts Jan 20

After Biden was sworn in as the nation’s 46th president, Gorman read “The Hill We Climb,” building on a tradition of poets -- including Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, Elizabeth Alexander and Richard Blanco -- who have read for incoming Democratic…

Politics Jan 20

Garth Brooks sang “Amazing Grace” outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, moments after Joe Biden was sworn in as the nation’s 46th president.

Politics Jan 20

Jennifer Lopez sang "This Land Is Your Land" outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, moments before Joe Biden was sworn in as the nation’s 46th president.

Politics Jan 20

Lady Gaga sang the national anthem outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, moments before Joe Biden was sworn in as the nation’s 46th president.

Politics Jan 20

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, joined by their spouses, delivered remarks at the event.

Arts Jan 19

With the Reflecting Pool as a backdrop, and 400 lights lit up in honor of the 400,000 dead, Lori Marie Key, a 29-year-old nurse from Livonia, Michigan, sang “Amazing Grace.”…

Arts Jan 19

From tiny flags to empty chairs, here’s how different communities in the U.S. are memorializing the victims of the pandemic.

Arts Jan 19

The lighting memorial ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET today. Watch the event here.

Arts Jan 18

In a musical tribute to COVID victims, Washington state’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performed Samuel Barber’s sorrowful “Adagio for Strings” inside a largely empty concert hall and for an audience online.