Biden takes the helm as 46th president: 'Democracy has prevailed'
Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed." Kamala Harris makes history as vice president.
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Inauguration live updates: Biden, Harris inauguration ceremony begins
The latest from today's inauguration ceremonies.
Inauguration live updates: Facing crush of crises, Biden will take helm as president at noon
Inauguration Day is here. Here's what to watch today as Trump leaves, Biden takes oath and Harris makes history.
143 get pardons, clemency in Trump's final hours
The pardons and commutations announced after midnight Wednesday in the final hours of Trump's White House term included former chief strategist Steve Bannon, rap stars and former members of Congress.
Watch Now: President Trump releases farewell speech
In his farewell address released Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said he will pray for the success of the next administration.
US coronavirus death toll tops 400,000; New clinics aid virus 'long-haulers'
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 400,000 on Tuesday in the waning hours in office for President Donald Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been judged by public health experts a singular failure.
McConnell says Trump, others 'provoked' attack on US Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is explicitly pointing his finger at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol.
A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases. Get today's latest virus updates.
Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant could emerge that can elude tests, treatments and vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 states amid winter surge as US toll nears 400,000
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Hospitalizations in US start to decline after persistent climb; WHO blasts vaccine profits, inequalities
Nationally, hospitalizations are around 124,000 per day, down from 132,000 a few weeks ago. Deaths are still climbing. Get the latest virus updates.
FBI fears 'insider attack' on inauguration; all troops being vetted
The FBI's massive undertaking to review 25,000 troops underscores fears that some people assigned to protect the city could present a threat to the incoming president and other VIPs. No threats are apparent yet.
Biden team reconstructing vaccine rollout; governors furious with feds over lack of second doses
President-elect Joe Biden pledged to use the Defense Production Act to maximize the available supply of vaccines, while governors accused the Trump administration of deceiving states about what was available.
Vaccine woes in Deep South; Biden taps ex-FDA chief to lead federal vaccine effort. Get the latest.
As national vaccination effort struggles, Biden taps official to lead federal response. Get this morning's coronavirus updates here.
Justice Dept. inspector general opens probe of response to Capitol riot
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said Friday it will investigate how the department and its agencies prepared for and responded to last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden unveiling $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to speed vaccine rollout, steady economy
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan" Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial assistance.
WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate virus origins. What are they looking for?
See what WHO researchers are looking for in Wuhan, the site of COVID-19's origins. Plus, jobless claims jumped this past week in the U.S. Get the latest.
President Trump impeached by bipartisan vote for 'incitement of insurrection' in Capitol siege
Donald Trump was impeached for a second time Wednesday, just a week after he encouraged loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and then a mob of supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The House voted 232-197, with 10 Republicans joining Democrats to rebuke the president.
US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300. Get today's virus developments.
Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. hit another one-day high at over 4,300 with the country's attention focused largely on the fallout from the deadly uprising at the Capitol. Get today's latest.
House urges Pence to help oust Trump; Pence won't, so impeachment next
Also: Trump shows no remorse for the Capitol riot, blaming Democrats for "tremendous anger" in America. He could become the only president in history to be twice impeached. Plus, get a preview of what's coming next.
US to require COVID-19 test for arriving travelers; as pandemic worsens, states resist restrictions
Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19, health officials announced Tuesday. Here's the latest virus news.
