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The Republican Party And The Culture Of Consequences

With the second Trump impeachment trial set to begin, the GOP is grappling with questions of personal responsibility. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Charlie Sykes of the conservative site The Bulwark.

Parler, a social media network embraced by right-wing users, announced its relaunch, a month after it was dropped by app stores and its Web host in the wake of the Capitol riot.

After Weeks Of Being Offline, Parler Finds A New Web Host

The conservative social network is relaunching under new leadership and on new technology, a month after being de-platformed. It says it will not rely on Big Tech for its operations.

The vaccine clinic at PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center has started giving health care workers and others in the community their second shot of the vaccine. The hospital has saved up some doses in case of supply chain issues that could interrupt the vaccine dosing timeline.

Injections Of Second Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Have Begun

The people who got the first coronavirus vaccine shots in the U.S. are now getting their second doses, required for maximum protection.

Papers and masks remain behind after House members left the floor of the House chamber as protesters tried to break into it at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Congress' Electoral Count To Resume After Violent Protests Halt Process

As Wednesday's tally of the Electoral College vote highlighted a bitter divide between the parties, the Capitol went into a lockdown because of protests.

Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Demonstrators breached security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 electoral vote certification.

Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol, Clash With Police

After the president addressed the crowd gathered to protest President-elect Joe Biden's win, Trump supporters pushed past barriers onto the Capitol grounds.

A voter fills out paperwork before casting her ballot in Atlanta during early voting for the U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia.

It All Comes Down To This — 2 Georgia Races That Will Determine Control Of The Senate

If Democrats pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, though, they will retain it.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Discusses His State's Plan For A COVID-19 Vaccine

Federal officials say upcoming COVID-19 vaccine distribution will be managed by the nation's governors. NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Gov. Ralph Northam, D-Va., about his plans.

In this photograph taken on June 8, medical personnel treat COVID-19 patients at the intensive care unit of the Muhammad Ali Jinnah Hospital in Kabul.

A Crippling 3rd Wave Of COVID Adds To Afghanistan's Woes

The beleaguered nation is seeing a surge. The lack of testing means it's difficult to know the extent. One doctor says his Facebook feed is 30% to 40% of notices about those who died of the virus.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel sits with South Side first-graders in October. Emanuel's plan to lengthen the school day and the school year has met with resistance.

Chicago Wants Longer School Day; Foes Want Details

Most Chicago public schools have less-than-six-hour school days — some of the shortest in the country. And many have no recess. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing to lengthen the day to at least seven hours. But critics say some crucial details are missing — especially, how much a longer school day would cost.

U.S. soldiers stand guard along the perimeter at the international airport in Kabul Aug. 16, 2021.

Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar

Bob Mondello reflects on the portrayal and the despair of Afghanistan's story, as shown on film for decades — in The Man Who Would Be King, Rambo III, Charlie Wilson's War, Zero Dark Thirty and more.

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