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The Wyoming Republican Party voted overwhelmingly to censure Rep. Liz Cheney for voting last month to impeach then-President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Wyoming GOP Censures Liz Cheney For Voting To Impeach Trump

Rep. Cheney, third-ranking member of House Republican leadership, was censured by her state party for acting in opposition to the former president.

Texas Republican Rep. Ron Wright battled both cancer and COVID-19, and became the first sitting lawmaker to die from the virus on Sunday.

Rep. Ron Wright Is 1st Member Of Congress To Die After Coronavirus Diagnosis

The Texas Republican died after he tested positive for the coronavirus more than two weeks ago. Wright had remained in isolation and was also being treated for cancer.

The Senate voted Tuesday that the trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional and that he can be subject to the Senate as a court of impeachment.

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional

Six Republicans voted with all Democrats to advance the Senate impeachment trial.

Downtown Austin on St. Patrick's Day was almost empty amid Coronavirus concerns

City Scenes: Austin On Pause

KUTX examines the impact of SXSW's absence from local venues this year.

11 Original NPR Comics That Brought Joy, Hope And Help During The Pandemic

In 2020, NPR created and published more than a dozen comics for the pandemic — everything from how to explain it to kids to how to help the older people in your life.

A screenshot from the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection allegedly shows gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller wearing an Olympic jacket while inside the Rotunda. He is facing three criminal counts: obstructing law enforcement, knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

Former U.S. Olympic Swimmer Klete Keller Charged In Capitol Attack

Keller, 38, is facing three counts: obstructing law enforcement, knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

People walk through a busy shopping area amid the coronavirus pandemic on Jan. 5 in New York City. Coronavirus cases are up in almost every state.

Coronavirus: Numbers Rising In Nearly Every State; Capitol Siege Put Members At Risk

The U.S. is reporting more than 271,000 new cases each day. Congress' attending physician says lawmakers who sheltered in place last week may have been exposed to the virus.

Legendary guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend composed rock operas like <em>Tommy</em> and <em>Quadrophenia</em>, and helped define rock music for generations.

'Who I Am': The Public And Private Pete Townshend

As the main songwriter and creative force behind The Who, Townshend has been through hell and back as a rock star. In his memoir, Who I Am, Townshend delves into the conflicts of his private life and public persona.

Sheila Tyson, a Jefferson County commissioner in Birmingham, Ala., is fighting to get more doses of COVID-19 vaccines into communities of color in her state.

Alabama Official On Vaccine Rollout: 'How Can This Disparity Exist In This Country?'

Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson is fighting for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. In her county, one health clinic in a predominantly Black area has yet to administer any doses.

Facebook is stepping up its defenses against claims its algorithms favor inflammatory content.

Facebook Disputes Claims It Fuels Political Polarization And Extremism

Facebook is giving users more control over what they see, as executives, including Nick Clegg, global affairs vice president, defend it from charges that algorithms favor inflammatory content.

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