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Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy (L) wins gold in Men's 100M ahead of Akani Simbine of South Africa at the Athletics competition during the Tokyo Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Jacobs had a time of 9.80 seconds. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI - Permalink
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House investigates Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
Updated July 27, 2021 with 20 photos
A House of Representatives select committee began its investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday with gripping testimony from police officers who were injured while trying to fight off rioters.
Balloons take flight at New Jersey balloon festival
Updated July 24, 2021 with 10 photos
Hot air balloons took place at the 38th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J., on July 23, 2021.
King Abdullah of Jordan visits Washington, D.C.
Updated July 22, 2021 with 7 photos
In a sign that the fraying relationship between the two countries is improving, Jordan's King Abdullah II made a series of visits July 19-22, 2021, around Washington, D.C., with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and leaders in the House and Senate. Here's a look at his visit.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes last official visit to U.S.
Updated July 15, 2021 with 8 photos
German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes her final official visit of her term this week to the United States where she will meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Merkel has been in her post since 2005, working with four different U.S. presidents and a longtime advocate of the European Union's transatlantic relationship with the U.S. Here's a look at her visit.
Joe Biden, Democrats hail expansion of child tax credit
Updated July 15, 2021 with 8 photos
As part of President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan, "historic" child tax credit payments began going out to families on July 15, 2021. Democrats say the credit could lift many children out of poverty. "This is another step toward ending poverty in America," Biden said.
Kamala Harris' historic vice presidency
Updated July 15, 2021 with 42 photos
Kamala Harris has made American history as the first woman, first Black and South Asian American vice president of the United States. Serving with President Joe Biden, she has spearheaded initiatives including the migration crisis and voting rights around the country. Here's a look at her first few months in office.
Dispatches from Mars: Perseverance rover sends images
Updated July 13, 2021 with 32 photos
NASA's Perseverance rover landed safely on the Martian surface on February 18, 2021. Here's a look at some of the images it has sent back to Earth.
Scenes from Surfside, Fla., condo collapse
Updated July 08, 2021 with 30 photos
The 12-story Champlain Towers oceanfront condominium in Surfside, Fla., collapsed in the early hours of June 24, 2021. About half of the building's 130 units suddenly pancaked to the ground as residents slept. The luxury building was constructed in 1981.
NYC celebrates essential workers with parade
Updated July 07, 2021 with 9 photos
The "Hometown Heroes" ticker tape parade celebrates "The Summer of New York City" to thank the essential workers who helped New Yorkers through the worst of the coronavirus pandemic on July 7, 2021, in New York City.
Scenes of Fourth of July celebrations
Updated July 06, 2021 with 18 photos
The United Stated celebrated the 245th Independence Day with firework displays and hot dog eating contests around the country on July 4, 2021. Here's a look at the celebrations.
Former president George W. Bush turns 75: a look back
Updated July 06, 2021 with 35 photos
Former President George W. Bush, a former governor of Texas whose two-term presidency took place during Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina, turns 75 on July 6, 2021. Here's a look back at his life through the years.
Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88: a look back
Updated June 30, 2021 with 31 photos
Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, who served under Presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush, and was in charge of the invasion of Iraq after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, died June 29, 2021, from a multiple myeloma at age 88. Here's a look at his life.
Elon Musk turns 50: a look back
Updated June 28, 2021 with 14 photos
Co-founder of SpaceX, Tesla Motors and PayPal, engineer and entrepreneur Elon Musk turns 50 on June 28, 2021. Here's a look back at his life through the years.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Updated June 25, 2021 with 13 photos
Vice President Kamala Harris visits the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, on June 25 to evaluate the immigration situation. President Joe Biden asked Harris in March to lead the administration's efforts to stem increases in unlawful migration from Latin America.
Jill Biden turns 70: a look back
Updated June 03, 2021 with 24 photos
First lady Jill Biden turns 70 on June 3, 2021. With a doctorate in education, and while serving as second lady, she advocated for education of girls and women around the world, military families and funding cancer research. Here's a look at her life through the years.
Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
Updated May 31, 2021 with 19 photos
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and members of the Third U.S. Infantry Regiment place U.S. flags at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., to mark Memorial Day 2021.
Motorcyclists ride in 'Rolling to Remember' Memorial Day event
Updated May 30, 2021 with 8 photos
Motorcyclists drove past the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., as part of the "Rolling to Remember" event on Sunday, May, 30, 2021 in honor of those lost or missing in the course of military service.
Kamala Harris addresses Naval Academy graduation
Updated May 28, 2021 with 17 photos
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the keynote address, the first woman to do so, at the Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony on May 28, 2021.
Mourners gather in San Jose after mass shooting
Updated May 28, 2021 with 12 photos
Mourners attend a memorial at City Hall in San Jose, Calif., on May 27, 2021, following the mass shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority the day before. With 10 killed, including the gunman, who killed himself, it was the deadliest mass shooting ever in the San Francisco Bay Area.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in visits D.C.
Updated May 24, 2021 with 17 photos
South Korean President Moon Jae-in visits Washington, D.C., to meet with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others on May 20-21, 2021. The two presidents confirmed the nations' deep ties and discuss challenges, including those posed by China and North Korea.
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