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Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., seen here during a Dec. 16 hearing, has said he plans to object to the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory during the joint session of Congress on Jan. 6.

GOP Sen. Hawley Will Object To Electoral College Certification

The move ensures there will be a debate and vote in both the House and the Senate and forces Republicans to go on the record as to whether they believe President Trump's allegations of election fraud.

Fencing and a heavy law enforcement presence are seen around the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, eight days after President Biden's inauguration.

After Riot, Acting Capitol Police Chief Calls For Permanent Fencing Around Complex

"In light of recent events," the acting chief said, "I can unequivocally say that vast improvements to the physical security infrastructure must be made."

Capital Region Municipalities Deciding How To Spend COVID Relief Funds

Federal funding from the latest COVID relief bill is coming to area cities, as officials try to determine how to best spend the money.President Biden’s…

The doorway to Jones Hall is shown at Utah State University in September, where about 300 students were being quarantined to their rooms as a precaution.

CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period

Federal health officials could reduce the quarantine from the currently recommended 14 days to as few as seven for people who test negative for the virus.

Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, in Louisville, Ky.

Justify Breaks 136-Year-Old Curse To Win The Kentucky Derby

After a day of steady rain on Churchill Downs, 5-2 favorite Justify managed to pull ahead in the muck. He's the first horse not to start a racing career as a 2-year-old to win the Derby since 1882.

New York: $60.7 M To Upgrade Local Drinking Water And Wastewater Systems Statewide

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced $60.7 million in grants have been approved by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of…

A 2017 report on military families released Thursday reveals that a huge swath of more than 600,000 spouses of active duty and Reserve servicemembers faced a variety of challenges due to their spouses' service.

Military Families Experience High Stress, Anxiety And Unemployment, Report Says

The annual report from the Department of Defense found a vast majority of civilian spouses of active-duty members faced a variety of challenges due to their partners' deployment.

The 2019 Hollywood Diversity Report from UCLA further supports previous findings that increasingly diverse audiences seek diverse television and movie content.

Hollywood Diversity Report Finds Progress, But Much Left To Gain

The annual UCLA study tallies box office numbers and ratings alongside diversity both on and off screen. Today's "increasingly diverse audiences prefer diverse film and television content," it finds.

Mayor Kathy Sheehan and her partners in fighting poverty throughout Albany announced the launch of the third phase of the City of Albany’s Poverty Reduction Initiative (CAPRI) at a press conference on Thursday.

Albany Poverty Reduction Initiative Enters Third Phase

Mayor Kathy Sheehan has unveiled the third phase of Albany's Poverty Reduction Initiative. WAMC's Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas was at city hall…

Shoppers found some empty shelves at a Kroger grocery store in Grosse Ile, Mich., on Friday. Americans are stocking up on food, toilet paper, water and other items amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Here's What's Been Flying Off Store Shelves

Sure, hand sanitizer and spray disinfectant are among the most popular items sought out by panicked shoppers. But they're also buying a lot more oat milk and canned goods, according to Nielsen.

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