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A Moment in Kentucky History: A School for the Deaf

Think History is our daily segment from Kentucky Humanities. Today, Bill Goodman tells us about? a school for the deaf.Support local stories that matter,…

Mary Estime-Irvin, a councilwoman in North Miami, Fla., writes the name of a friend lost to COVID-19 on a symbolic tombstone that is part of a pandemic memorial at Griffing Park in North Miami in October.

As Death Rate Accelerates, U.S. Records 400,000 Lives Lost To The Coronavirus

Although vaccination has begun, this winter has been the deadliest season of the pandemic. The U.S. death toll jumped from 300,000 to 400,000 in just five weeks.

A field hospital tent for suspected COVID-19 patient triage was set up outside the emergency department of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, California. A surge in deaths has prompted the county to lift environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed each month.

Cremation Limits Lifted In LA Due To 'Backlog' As COVID-19 Deaths Skyrocket

Air quality limits on cremations are temporarily suspended in Los Angeles because of increased demand due to COVID-19. Officials say the death rate is now more than double that of pre-pandemic years.

Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, speaks during his conformation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday. If confirmed, Austin would be the first Black Secretary of Defense.

Biden's Defense Pick, Lloyd Austin, Seeks To Become 1st Black Pentagon Chief

The retired four-star Army general served in the military for 40 years including as the first Black general to lead U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East.

Folk Musician Peter Stampfel Pays Homage To 100 Favorite Songs On '20th Century'

A new five-CD set features Stampfel's recording of a favorite song for each year of the last century. The resulting collection is a wonderful survey of popular music — as well as lots of great fun.

Erika Shields Sworn In As Louisville Metro Police Department Chief

Louisville officially has a new, permanent police chief. Former Atlanta police chief Erika Shields took the oath of office Tuesday at Metro Hall.Shields…

'This Is America's Day': Biden's Inaugural Address, Annotated

President Biden called for a day of "renewal and resolve" as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave as they depart from the inaugural stage at the end of the inauguration ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Inauguration Day Ceremony And Events

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president of the United States on Wednesday. Follow live special coverage throughout the day.

President-elect Joe Biden, seen here speaking about national security last month, plans to make good on an election promise to send Congress an immigration bill on Day 1.

On Immigration, Biden Goes Big In Opening Bid To Congress

Biden will send Congress a proposal that would protect millions of people from deportation, marking a dramatic turn from President Trump's hardline immigration tack.

Weds., Jan. 20: Fact Check: Biden's Inaugural Address

Joe Biden is giving his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. NPR reporters are annotating his speech live…

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