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President Biden spoke out against harassment of Jewish students on college campuses, part of what he called a "ferocious surge of antisemitism" seen since Oct. 7.

Russia's ban on Jehovah's Witnesses has led to raids, arrests and imprisonment. NPR's Scott Simon says that the religion the Russian government calls "extreme" would be better described as "devout."

Pro-Trump extremists halted lawmakers as they counted the Electoral College ballots for President-elect Joe Biden.

The Bureau of Prisons said Saturday it was securing all of its facilities as a precautionary measure. The agency did not specify the length of the lockdown, but said it was a temporary measure.

Organizations that provide services for people experiencing homelessness or economic instability rely heavily on volunteers — a setup that’s been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.

Speaking at the a memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers, the president acknowledged the pain that accompanies losing a loved one. He also pushed again for police reform.

The latest lockdowns extend China's draconian approach to the pandemic it has enforced for most of the past two years

Talks are scheduled to resume Wednesday between the union representing about 47,000 workers and the major supermarket chains.

Doughnut came first, but donut wasn't far behind. Now, whether it's glazed or jelly-filled experts say either spelling is equally acceptable.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is formally recommending that nonresident travelers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 be allowed to travel to the EU.