Author: Chelsey Cox, USA TODAY

The next Jan. 6 committee hearing is Thursday at 1 p.m. and is expected to focus on Mike Pence with testimony from a former member of his staff.

Oligarchs in Vladimir Putin’s inner circle condemn Western countries while sending their children to live in those nations.

Birx, the only member of the COVID task force with on-the-ground pandemic experience, said she was constantly sidelined by the Trump White House.

Experts say Bradford pear trees out-compete other tree species and should be replaced with native plants.

Cawthorn, who accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of spreading propaganda to entice Americans into war, was condemned by lawmakers.

Ukrainian Americans say Russia will face tough odds if President Vladimir Putin invades, but they worry for relatives in the middle of the conflict.

Pelosi’s announcement dispels speculation she would not seek another term considering pundits’ predictions the GOP is likely to take back the House.

There was good news this year, from a patient cured of HIV, a 105-year-old runner setting a record and a missing dog saving a family from a fire.