Democrats take Senate command as 3 new senators are sworn in
WASHINGTON, DC — Three new Democratic senators have been sworn in to office by Vice President Kamala Harris. That means their party now has control…
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Dow, S&P, Nasdaq all close at records as Biden is sworn in
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks rallied to record highs on Wall Street as traders hoped that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the…
Continue Reading The Howard University marching band escorted Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House
Howard University’s marching band has taken part in presidential inaugurations before. But during Wednesday’s inaugural parade, they…
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Biden enters White House as president after military escort, short walk along Pennsylvania Avenue
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden has entered the White House for the first time as chief executive after walking an abbreviated parade route,…
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Glaciers on Mars reveal the planet’s many ice ages
Glaciers that still exist on the surface of Mars are helping to tell the story of its past. The red planet experienced between six and 20 separate…
Continue Reading Kamala Harris was escorted to the ceremony by the Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from Senate
Eugene Goodman has been hailed as a hero ever since he lured rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.…
Continue Reading Space Accidents Fast Facts
Here’s a look at space accidents that have affected astronauts or other staff related to spaceflight. Accidents that involved unmanned…
Continue Reading Tight security at capitols across the country as Joe Biden is inaugurated
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country are under tight security as President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated on…
Continue Reading Michelle Obama Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Michelle Obama, wife of 44th US President Barack Obama. Personal Birth date: January 17, 1964 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Biden says duty of all Americans, especially elected leaders, is ‘to defend the truth and defeat the lies’
"I will be president for every single American"President Biden has just wrapped up his inaugural address but live coverage continues on-air…
Continue Reading Biden calls on Americans to overcome divisions, declaring that ‘without unity, there is no peace’
Now President Biden continues to call for unity in his opening address to the country.https://t.co/zGB9Qq55MT pic.twitter.com/VHw0JWanax— KVIA…
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Biden in first remarks as president says ‘This is America’s day’ and ‘Democracy has prevailed’
"I will be president for every single American"President Biden has just wrapped up his inaugural address but live coverage continues on-air…
Continue Reading WNBA team Atlanta Dream, co-owned by Kelly Loeffler, is close to being sold, league says
The sale of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream — co-owned by outgoing US Sen. Kelly Loeffler — is close to being finalized, a league…
Continue Reading URGENT – Joe Biden takes oath of office
(CNN) — Joseph R. Biden Jr. has taken the oath of office to become the 46th President of the United States. Click here to watch LIVE…
Continue Reading Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States, takes office amid pandemic, economic woes, deep divisions
The moment Joe Biden was sworn in after taking the oath of office. pic.twitter.com/owmqmgrM70— KVIA ABC-7 News (@abc7breaking) January 20, 2021…
Continue Reading Tight security at capitols across the country as Joe Biden prepares for his inauguration
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country are under tight security on Wednesday as President-elect Joe Biden prepares…
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URGENT – Kamala Harris takes oath of office
(CNN) — Kamala D. Harris has taken the oath of office to become vice president of the United States, becoming the first woman and the first…
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Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president, breaking historic gender and racial barriers in American politics
Kamala Harris is now the Vice President of The United States.https://t.co/zGB9Qq55MT pic.twitter.com/WsKq6sadbl— KVIA ABC-7 News…
Continue Reading Inauguration ceremony for Joe Biden gets underway at US Capitol, 2 weeks after violent siege
Lady Gaga has just finished singing the national anthem. Kamala Harris is now being sworn in. watch live now https://t.co/zGB9Qq55MT…
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Donald Trump lands in Florida in final hour of presidency, rejecting tradition by skipping Joe Biden’s swearing-in
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump has arrived in Florida after leaving the White House for the final time as president. Trump said…
Continue Reading The Howard University marching band will escort Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House
Howard University’s marching band has taken part in presidential inaugurations before. But during today’s inaugural parade, they’ll…
Continue Reading Joe Biden, Kamala Harris arrive at US Capitol for inaugural ceremony and swearing-in
President-Elect Biden has arrived at the capitol. @ABCÂ Live coverage here: https://t.co/zGB9Qq55MT pic.twitter.com/fiMK8jUxsA— KVIA ABC-7 News…
Continue Reading Madrid’s mayor says at least 2 people have died in a blast after an apparent gas leak
MADRID (AP) — A powerful explosion apparently caused by a gas leak has ripped the facade off a residential building in central Madrid. The mayor…
Continue Reading Civil rights leaders hope Biden can heal the nation through action
When President-elect Joe Biden delivers his inauguration speech Wednesday, civil rights leaders are hoping for more than just promises, but a plan of…
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Trump departs White House for final time as president, travels to Florida instead of inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump left the White House for the final time as president Wednesday morning. Trump emerged from the building and…
Continue Reading Mega Millions jackpot rises to $970 million with no winners Tuesday
You didn’t win Mega Millions’ top prize on Tuesday. The upside is that the game’s second-largest jackpot in history will be up for…
Continue Reading US accuses China of ‘genocide’ of Uyghurs and minority groups in Xinjiang
The US has officially determined that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic and religious…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 20: Inauguration, Covid, pardons, China, soldier arrest
It’s Inauguration Day in America, and CNN will have live coverage all day, so you can tune in (or stream online without a cable log-in) and…
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Right-wing extremists and their supporters use Christian website to raise funds
Before Proud Boys member Nick Ochs was arrested and charged in connection with the insurrection at the US Capitol, he raised $300 on the…
Continue Reading Trump, in dead of night, releases members of his administration from ethics pledge, including lobbying ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has released current and former members of his administration from the terms of their ethics pledge,…
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