With 'The Hill We Climb,' written to open Joe Biden's presidency, 22-year-old poet references Biblical scripture and echoes Martin Luther King Jr.

In statements from overseas, officials signal desire to work with new administration on bolstering ties after tumultuous Trump years

Little known about Lasioglossum dorchini, found in Alexander Stream National Park during research into best ways of rehabilitating habitats stunted by planted eucalyptus trees

New rules, after 2 years of research on difficulties experienced by accusers, include preventing contact between victim and suspect, speedy process, mixed-gender judge panels

From secretary of state to attorney general, a diverse cross-section of American Jewry is set to fill seats at the incoming president's Cabinet table and elsewhere in government

Building located next to Capitol not evacuated after grounds were checked out; Washington facing extraordinary security measures as Joe Biden is sworn in as president

New US president will end construction of Mexico border wall, end Muslim travel ban, rejoin Paris Climate Accord and WHO and revoke approval of Keystone XL oil pipeline

Move announced shortly before US president's inauguration will allow for construction of 2,112 units in West Bank, 460 in East Jerusalem