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Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has been pushing for changes in how the military handles sexual assault and other serious crimes for years. Top commanders and fellow Senators are now joining her efforts.

Senate Panel Greenlights Military Justice Reform Bill After Years-Long Push

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., scored a major victory with her years-long effort to transform how major criminal cases are handled for service members. But hurdles remain.

Worshippers pray in the streets of Lima. A government lockdown has shutdown churches as well as businesses to try to stop the spread of the virus.

In Vaccine Race, Middle Income Nations Are At A Disadvantage. Just Ask Peru.

As wealthier countries horde doses, the Latin American nation is struggling to obtain an ample supply for its population while dealing with a daunting caseload.

Just a reminder that it was on May 25, 1977 that George Lucas' "Star Wars" opened and forever changed the cinematic landscape.

Fans Celebrate The Day 'Star Wars' Opened In 1977

May the Fourth Be With You is fun but May 25 was the day 'Star Wars' made history

In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland.

Padres Bring El Cajon Native Musgrove Home In 3-Team Trade With Bucs, Mets

The San Diego Padres have brought right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team, adding yet another starting pitcher in a seven-player trade involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen through a broken window at an entrance of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

Timeline: How One Of The Darkest Days In American History Unfolded

A mob stormed the U.S. Capitol after President Trump urged supporters to march to the building to oppose the election results. Roughly 14 hours later, Congress affirmed Joe Biden's victory.

Immigrant rights activists rally for drivers licenses in Boston.

Pandemic Renews Debate Over Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Workers

Undocumented workers in some states must choose between driving illegally and risking exposure to the virus by sharing rides.

Pastor Aaron Trigg fielded calls from his displaced congregants for months after the flood. "A lot of people in Rainelle were poor, and they didn't have any insurance. They didn't have any way to have any backup plan." With no money to repair their homes, a lot of people took what they could salvage and left Rainelle for good.

A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat

More than 4 million homes face financial losses from flooding. Communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable are facing potentially catastrophic damage.

President-elect Joe Biden speaks Tuesday at a National Guard/Reserve Center in New Castle, Del., named after his late son, Beau, before departing for Washington, D.C.

Biden Says He Wants To Unite America. He Might Find Unity Hard To Come By

As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country's modern divisions didn't begin and end with Trump.

Passengers checking in at the Alaska Airlines counter at the San Diego International Airport on Nov. 19, 2020.

TSA Debuts Coronavirus-Related Security Upgrades At San Diego International Airport

Just in time for the holiday travel season, the TSA has introduced a number of security upgrades at San Diego International Airport. They're designed to keep passengers and TSA officers safe during the pandemic.

North County Transit Breeze bus going under the Carlsbad sign in this undated photo.

Public Transit Hopes To Win Back Riders After Crushing Year

As President Joe Biden urges more federal spending on public transportation, transit agencies decimated by COVID-19 are struggling to figure out how to win back passengers.

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