Jennifer Levitz

The far-right organization that played a central role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has reorganized into chapters that are echoing claims of ballot fraud—and discussing a response.

Seizing on the politicization of the government response, white supremacist groups have turned out to help after recent storms in North Carolina and Florida in order to boost recruitment and burnish their image.

The storm left at least 56 dead and millions without power from Florida to Ohio.

Numerous states and cities are also considering new rules as, they say, protests over Covid-19 restrictions have turned into harassment and threats.

The state’s deep roots with tubers pay off as demand sprouts; “this spud’s for you.”

Attorneys for a former USC water-polo coach released messages as a trial in the college-admissions cheating scandal gets under way.

Pop-up locations nationwide are delivering late or false results and stealing personal information, law-enforcement officials say.

Trusted local voices are deployed as a broad public health campaign transitions to a more personalized approach in states including Missouri and Oregon.

President Biden plans to deliver remarks Tuesday on the status of the country’s fight against Covid-19, as cities and organizations cancel many holiday celebrations because of the Omicron variant’s spread.

In northern Maine, jobs abound, consumer demand is up and local businesses are offering sign-on bonuses. But many pandemic-weary workers say inflation is pinching their budgets and dimming their holiday cheer.