Donald Trump departs White House for the last time as President on Jan. 20, 2021,
Author: David Baratz, USA TODAY
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
The 2021 Presidential Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2021.
State capitols on alert for potential armed protests
State capitols are on alert amid FBI reports of possible armed protests starting Sunday through the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20.
William J. Burns, Biden’s nominee to head CIA
President-elect Joe Biden announced plans to nominate longtime diplomat William Burns to serve as director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Trump rally turns violent as protesters storm US Capitol
Trump supporters protest election results in Washington as Congress meets to formally ratify the 2020 Presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021.
Britain imposes national lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a six-week lockdown for England’s 56 million people after a surge in coronavirus cases.
Tropical Storm Beta threatens Texas and Louisiana coasts with flooding and heavy rainfall
Texas and Louisiana brace for more coastal flooding and damaging storm surge from Tropical Storm Beta.
Lookie loos: Tokyo installs transparent public toilets
Transparent public toilets in Tokyo feature smart glass which turns opaque when locked as part of a program to dispel public toilet misconceptions.
US Postal Service in the spotlight as demand rises for ‘vote by mail’ options
The success of the 2020 presidential election could come down to a most unlikely government agency: the U.S. Postal Service.
2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally attracts thousands with no mask requirements amid pandemic
Officials estimate over 250,000 people may show up for the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D. despite the widespread COVID-19 pandemic.