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Officials told a network of nonprofit immigrant-rights advocates that funding will end on April 30. The government said it will review the efficacy of the program but did not offer a timeline.

Hundreds of people turned out in Atlanta to say a final goodbye to Congressman John Lewis. He was remembered as a kind and gentle man who spent his life fighting to make positive change.

Actor James Keane remembers his cameo in one of the most memorable episodes of The West wing. The show's original cast is recreating that episode on HBO Max to promote voter registration.

The Biden administration has made a handful of changes to the White House website, from adding gender-inclusive pronouns to its contact form to restarting Spanish-language communications.

Stocks soared to record highs after drugmaker Pfizer announced its experimental coronavirus vaccine was more than 90% effective, providing a major dose of hope for the global economy.

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman will oppose an effort by some of his Republican colleagues to throw out President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral votes when Congress formalizes the presidential election results this week. Portman announced his decision in a statement Monday, saying he “cannot support allowing Congress to thwart the will of the voters” by overturning Biden’s win.

Astronauts have been able to cast ballots from above since the Texas legislature gave its blessing in 1997. "It's critical to participate in our democracy," NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said.

Rabbi Jonathan Cohen has not been able to serve his congregation at Temple-Tifereth Israel in traditional ways since the coronavirus pandemic began. He holds services online now and connects with people through technology and socially distanced meetings. In the past few months, he's still supported people through illnesses and funerals as well as celebrated their bar mitzvahs and weddings.

Anita Hill says Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a "willingness to really push for a full and inclusive definition of equality."

Dozens of immigrant women have said they received unwanted gynecological procedures at Irwin County Detention Center. Yet even as authorities investigate, the accusers have been in danger of removal.