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In the early hours of the day, attendees wait at the intersection of 3rd and Indiana Streets to get into the National Mall. People were standing in line from as early as 4 a.m.

The Many Faces Of Inauguration Day Attendees

Spectators traveled from around the country to witness the 45th president take office. Blocks away from the incoming president, these people braved crowds and weather to attend for different reasons.

Richard F. Outcault's goofy, nightshirt-wearing, smart-alecky tyke became the breakout star of the newspaper strip <em>Hogan's Alley</em>, which debuted in 1895.

The Old School: Classic Strips That Continue To Shape Comics

When we asked readers to name their favorite comics, many classic, hugely influential newspaper strips got nudged out of the running. We thought we'd give them a shout-out.

Mohammed Ashfaq is the managing director of Kikit Pathways, a non-profit that works with the British government's Prevent program to stop radicalization. A ribbon-cutting in Birmingham inaugurated a double-decker bus designed to allow Kikit to go into communities and help people who are addicted to drugs and considered at risk of radicalization.

U.K.'s Anti-Radicalization Program Cites Successes, But Also Draws Fire

The British government's counter-radicalization program Prevent has had mixed reviews. Supporters say it's reaching those at risk; critics argue it unfairly targets Muslims.

Charlie Wicker of Trailhead Coffee Roasters in Portland, Ore., makes all his deliveries within the six-mile radius of urban Portland, Ore., on one of his custom-built cargo bikes. He can also pull over to brew and serve coffee.

Food Trucks, Share The Lane. Food Bikes Are Merging Into The Business

A growing number of food vendors are literally pedaling their wares. From baristas to veggie farmers, many say bikes are a cheaper, greener, more convenient way to launch their mobile food businesses.

Some of our favorite Tiny Desk Contest entries this week. Clockwise from top left: Angela Sheik; Isabeau Waia'u Walker; Nik Alexander; Oh He Dead.

Standout Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Discovered This Week

The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest is officially closed for entries. While our judges deliberate, we've been discovering some great new artists.

Super Bowl Ads 2017: What Works, What Doesn't And What Gets Political

While a significant portion of the Super Bowl watching audience are around for the ads, it's not just the TV-watching audience to which those ads are geared. Here's a few notable ads to watch Sunday.

Johnny Clegg co-founded two important, interracial bands, and became an essential voice in South Africa. Now, he's embarking on a farewell tour after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

A South African Superstar Says Farewell

Singer and dancer Johnny Clegg — the co-founder of two groundbreaking, racially mixed bands during the apartheid era — is battling pancreatic cancer. He's saying goodbye to his fans on a U.S. tour.

Dr. Carlos Gutierrez examines a young girl at a shelter in El Paso that was set up for recent migrants. The girl's mother said her daughter's deep cough arose while the family was in immigration custody.

Makeshift Volunteer Clinics Struggle To Meet Medical Needs At The Border

As recent arrivals to the U.S. are released from detention with health problems ranging from diarrhea to gaping wounds, doctors who are trying to help, with little federal support, feel the strain.

Makeshift Volunteer Clinics Struggle To Meet Medical Needs At The Border

As recent arrivals to the U.S. are released from detention with health problems ranging from diarrhea to gaping wounds, doctors who are trying to help, with little federal support, feel the strain.

U.K.'s Anti-Radicalization Program Cites Successes, But Also Draws Fire

The British government's counter-radicalization program Prevent has had mixed reviews. Supporters say it's reaching those at risk; critics argue it unfairly targets Muslims.

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