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U.S. Capitol Police Pfc. Harry Dunn wipes his eye as he testifies during Tuesday's House select committee hearing on the Jan. 6 attack. During his testimony, Dunn said rioters hurled racial epithets at him and other Black officers.

4 Takeaways From The Emotional 1st Select Committee Hearing On The Capitol Attack

The first House select committee hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection featured raw and emotional testimony from four law enforcement officers. Here's what you need to know.

President Biden speaks Wednesday at a Mack Trucks facility in Macungie, Pa., about the importance of U.S. manufacturing and buying products made in America.

Biden Wants To Raise The Threshold For Products Considered Made In America

The federal government has to spend tax dollars on products made in America, but purchases qualify for that label with 55% of their materials coming from the U.S. Biden wants to raise that percentage.

Policing In Minneapolis May Look Different After A Ballot Vote In November

After the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis leaders pledged to dismantle the city's police department. Residents disagree on what that should look like.

Jim Holland says his memories of being raped as an adolescent were triggered by the 2003 <em>Boston Globe</em> Spotlight investigation of sexual abuse by priests. He lives in Quincy, Mass.

Men Who Have Been Sexually Abused Have Trouble Getting Treatment

One man's struggle to get treatment for the abuse he suffered as a child serves as a lesson for others.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

President Biden delivers remarks Tuesday while visiting the Office of the Director Of National Intelligence in McLean, Va.

A White House Plan Aims To Speed Up Consideration Of Many Asylum Claims

The new measure would vastly expand the number of officers who can determine whether a migrant at the southern U.S. border is eligible for asylum.

Simone Biles (center) cheers the performance of teammate Grace McCallum after she withdrew from the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Withdraws From The Individual All-Around Final At The Tokyo Olympics

"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being," USA Gymnastics said in a statement.

Whitmer Says She Does Not Anticipate New COVID Mask Orders

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s not about to announce new mask mandates in Michigan.That’s despite new guidance from the CDC that people should mask…

British Olympic diver Tom Daley won his first gold medal on Monday after competing in three other Olympic games.

Openly LGBTQ Olympians Would Rank 14th In Medal Wins If They Were A Country

Ten years ago there were only about two dozen openly LGBTQ Olympians competing in the games. Today, there are more than 160.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan receives her Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the coronavirus at the statehouse in Dar es Salaam on July 28. Her administration has reversed the government's anti-vaccination stance.

Tanzania's Dilemma: It's Not So Easy To Go From Vaccine Denier To Vaccine Embracer

The African country, previously credited for high childhood vaccination rates, was 1 of 4 countries to reject COVID vaccines. Now they've done a 180. It's unclear if its citizens will go along.

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