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Two members of the far-right Proud Boys were indicted in federal court Friday. Both men face a slew of charges for their participation in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

2 Proud Boys Members Indicted In Attack On U.S. Capitol

The federal charges include obstruction of an official proceeding and destruction of government property, the Department of Justice said Friday.

A hand-held ultraviolet C wand is waved over the surface of a computer keyboard.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Using A UV Light To Disinfect Stuff. Is That A Good Idea?

Researchers are looking into several key points: Can ultraviolet light kill the coronavirus, and is it safe to use? Or might your eyes pay a price?

Week In Politics: The Future Of The GOP In State Politics

For a look at the week in politics for state Republicans, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections, and two reporters in Arizona and Ohio.

Biden's Beginning: Executive Orders And A New Presidential Leadership Model

NPR looks at President Biden's first full week in office. From executive orders to big legislative proposals, his presidential leadership already contrasts starkly with his predecessor's.

Ana Teresa Castillo, who runs a shelter for Venezuelan migrants in the Colombian border town of Villa del Rosario, says she is tending to many more rape victims now than before the pandemic began. She blames the closing of official border posts and gangs blocking their smuggling trails during daylight hours, forcing migrants to cross at night, when they are far more vulnerable.

Women Fleeing Venezuela Are Targeted With Sexual Assault As They Cross Into Colombia

Human rights activists have reported a sharp increase in sexual assaults and human trafficking involving Venezuelan women and girls trying to reach Colombia since the border closed amid the pandemic.

New Documentary 'Try Harder!' Shows Pressures On High-Achieving High Schoolers

"Try Harder!" follows seniors at San Francisco's Lowell High School as they strive to get accepted at top universities.

A man steps out of a GameStop store in Alhambra, California on Jan. 27, 2021. An epic battle is unfolding on Wall Street, with a cast of characters clashing over the fate of GameStop, a struggling chain of video game retail stores. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

WallStreetBets, Reddit, GameStop: What's Going Down On Wall Street?

Members of the online community WallStreetBets on Reddit created a frenzy for stocks that traditional Wall Street investors had decided to short.

President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus pandemic in the State Dining Room of the White House on Tuesday.

With Biden Team Focused On Other Crises, Experts Say Drug Epidemic Is Exploding

The Biden administration had Day 1 plans for the pandemic, economy and climate change. Experts say they haven't yet seen that same focus on the addiction crisis, which is killing 220 people a day.

22-year-old American poet Amanda Gorman, reciting her poetry at President Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20.

Amanda Gorman — And Poetry — Will Be Part Of Super Bowl LV

Fresh from her burst into the literary stratosphere after her appearance at President Biden's inauguration, poet Amanda Gorman will recite a new poem during the Super Bowl LV pre-show next Sunday.

Three nearly empty bottles of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine which can not be mixed to provide an addition dose for a vaccination shot. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What The U.S. Can Do To Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

President Joe Biden's new bar for the COVID vaccine rollout: 200 million doses by summer. But what about people who hope to get the vaccine now? What can the government really do to speed up distribution?

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