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Evanston, Ill., just north of Chicago, is believed to be the first place in the United States to provide reparations to Black residents after its City Council on Monday approved a plan to address racial discrimination in housing.

In Likely First, Chicago Suburb Of Evanston Approves Reparations For Black Residents

The new program, which aims to address harms suffered by Black residents due to the city's past discriminatory housing policies, is part of a larger reparations fund established in 2019.

Star Samkus, who works at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colo., and knew three of the victims of a mass shooting there a day earlier, kneels in front of crosses put up for the victims outside the store on Tuesday.

Here's What We Know About The Victims Of The Boulder Shooting

Ten people died in the shooting at a Colorado grocery store on Monday. They ranged in age from 20 to 65. Here are their stories, as we learn them.

Vigil At Statehouse Highlights Issues Exacerbated By COVID-19

Activists and faith leaders gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday for a vigil and call-to-action on the first anniversary of the state’s Stay-At-Home…

Former President Donald Trump, who was booted off Twitter and other social media platforms, is teasing the possibility of launching his own platform.

Trump Teases Starting His Own Social Media Platform. Here's Why It'd Be Tough

Banned from the likes of Twitter and Facebook, Trump says he may launch his own social media platform. But there are reasons to be skeptical that it could help him regain his once-ubiquitous presence.

Charleston resident Tia Clark teaches tourists the coastal South Carolina tradition of catching blue crabs. She and her wife say the Equality Act would make it easier for them to adopt a child.

Equality Act Would Extend Civil Rights Laws To LGBTQ People Throughout U.S.

South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that have few or no statewide LGBTQ protections. The federal Equality Act would change that, but some in the state say the bill goes too far.

Passengers register at a counter before being tested for COVID-19 at a bus terminal on Wednesday in New Delhi.

India Sees Spike In Confirmed Coronavirus Cases — And Variants

India is reporting its largest spike in new coronavirus cases since November. Its health ministry said that several concerning variants have been detected.

Smoke fills the walkway outside the Senate chamber as U.S. Capitol Police confront rioters inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.

New Evidence Points To Coordination Among Extremist Groups Ahead Of Capitol Riot

Court papers filed by the Justice Department allege that a member of the Oath Keepers coordinated with the Proud Boys and a far-right, self-styled militia to form an "alliance" on Jan. 6.

COVID Deaths Added in Vanderburgh, Dubois, and Ohio Counties; Vanderburgh Infections Up

New COVID-19 related deaths are reported in Vanderburgh and Dubois counties. The Indiana Department of Health announced Vanderburgh’s 388th COVID fatality…

Major Biden, pictured in the Oval Office on March 4, reportedly received remedial training while staying at the family's Delaware residence in mid-March. He and fellow German shepherd Champ Biden were confirmed back at the White House on Wednesday.

First Dogs Return To White House After Major Biden Causes Minor Injury

Champ and Major Biden are back in Washington, D.C., after spending some time in Delaware, where Major underwent remedial training after causing a "minor injury" at the White House earlier this month.

A doctor fills syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse in San Gabriel, Calif.

Few Facts, Millions Of Clicks: Fearmongering Vaccine Stories Go Viral Online

There's no link between COVID-19 vaccines and death. But a new NPR analysis finds stories implying a connection have gone viral this year at a dramatic rate.

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