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Authorities in the nation's capital were on high alert for possible violence, as far-right demonstrators rallied.

For the first time ever, Boston's next elected mayor will not be a white man. Two women of color will face off in the November general election after a historic preliminary vote.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Blythe Grossberg about her new book, I Left My Homework in the Hamptons: What I Learned Teaching the Children of the One Percent.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former FDA scientist Luciana Borio about the decision by an FDA advisory panel to recommend Pfizer booster shots only for certain people at higher risk for COVID-19.

Scott Simon questions the automatic aldermanic pay raises in Chicago even as three aldermen face criminal charges in federal court.

Demonstrators plan to protest the ongoing criminal cases of individuals charged in the violence at the U.S. Capitol. NPR has been tracking the progress of every case.

Demonstrators gathered outside a largely empty Capitol today. Lawmakers return next week to a lengthy to-do list.

A growing body of research shows the many ways trees improves our mental and physical health. There's a push to understand more.

Scott Simon speaks to Tom Excell and K.O.G., bandleaders of ONIPA, about their new album, "Tapes of Utopia." It's dedicated to the mix tapes sold in Africa's markets.

Days before the Emmy winners are announced, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans hands out his own awards — The Deggys — for shows that should be recognized.