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Rioters climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol. The rioters far outnumbered and swiftly overwhelmed the Capitol Police as they charged up the steps, smashed windows, broke into the Senate chamber and occupied offices.

Where Was Security When A Pro-Trump Mob Stormed The Capitol?

Armed with pro-Trump banners, the rioters far outnumbered and swiftly overwhelmed the Capitol Police as they charged up the steps, smashed windows, broke into the Senate chamber and occupied offices.

Fans watch the high school football game between Davison and Flint Powers Catholic on September 18, 2020 in Davison, Michigan.

To Play, Or Not To Play: Schools Wrestle With CDC's Athletics Recommendations

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

Almanac - Friday 10/9/20

Happy Birthday Sean and John Lennon....Today is Friday, the 9th of October of 2020...It is the 283rd day of the year83 days remain until the end of the…

Years Of Military Service Helped Inform '2034: A Novel Of The Next World War'

NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Adm. James Stavridis and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman about their book 2034: A Novel of the Next World War.

NPR/Ipsos Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning

Four out of 5 parents told us they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.

Today's Local Music: Peppino D'Agostino

Peppino D’Agostino is a master guitarist. He’s comfortable with so many musical styles that he calls his sound “minestrone music.” Peppino D’Agostino will…

Trump Heads To Florida, Won't Attend Biden Inauguration

When President Trump left the White House, he stopped by and spoke to reporters. He did not take any questions but he did thank the press. Trump later addressed supporters at Joint Base Andrews.

San Francisco Gives Public Space For Outdoor Dining

The Mayor's Office of San Francisco announced a new program to issue temporary outdoor-dining permits to restaurants. It’s called the Shared Spaces…

California Creek Fire Zero Percent Contained, Chief Firefighter Says

Steve Inskeep speaks with Chief Chris Donnelly of the Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire Department about the latest on wildfires in California.

Residents of the District of Columbia rally for statehood near the U.S. Capitol on March 22, 2021, ahead a House committee hearing on the effort.

With Stronger Democratic Support, D.C. Statehood Fight Returns To Capitol Hill

The measure is expected to pass the House but faces long odds in the Senate, leading some advocates to call for the end of the legislative filibuster.

Nurse Janet Gilleran prepares to treat COVID-19 patient Mike Mokler with bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody drug from Eli Lilly, at the Respiratory Infection Clinic of Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Dec. 31, 2020.

Doctors Encouraged By Antibody Treatments For COVID-19

While logistical challenges have hampered use of antibody drugs to treat people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, recent results show the medicines can be worthwhile.

Ambulances fill the loading area at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The hospital has tried to adjust to the surge of new infections by dedicating three floors for treatment of COVID-19 patients, and creating two COVID-only intensive care units for the most seriously ill. Still, the hospital has had to deny patient-transfer requests from smaller hospitals.

Tennessee Hospitals Are Disturbingly Close To Their Breaking Point

Many U.S. hospitals are struggling to find enough space and staff to treat COVID-19 patients. The surge in new cases has forced them to rethink how they use space, manage staff, and handle treatment.

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