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There are a lot of lessons from this election, and given the results, governing won't be easy for President-elect Joe Biden.

Trump May Never Concede And 4 Other 2020 Election Takeaways

Record turnout, a president who won't accept the outcome and likely divided government. Beating President Trump may turn out to be easier than governing for President-elect Biden.

A man holds a national flag as he waits to donate blood in support of Ethiopia's military in Addis Ababa on Thursday. Rallies occurred in multiple cities in support of the government's military offensive against the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

What To Know About Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered a government offensive after accusing the Tigray People's Liberation Front of attacking Ethiopia's military. There are fears the conflict may escalate into civil war.

Chairs are stacked outside a restaurant in Montreal on Sept. 29 as the Quebec government orders restaurants, bars and casinos to close for 28 days effective midnight Sept. 30, after a recent spike in new daily coronavirus cases.

In Pandemic Downturn, Canada's Drive For Guaranteed Basic Income Picks Up Speed

As pressure mounts for a longer lifeline than the government's emergency benefits, some lawmakers and advocates are pushing to make broader state stipends a priority.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks at a memorial for victims of the coronavirus pandemic at the Lincoln Memorial on the eve of her inauguration as the first woman, first Black American and first person of Indian heritage to become vice president.

Watching History From Afar, Some Harris Supporters Feel 'Robbed' Of A Big Moment

For so many people, Kamala Harris' inauguration as vice president is a momentous occasion. But it is also a moment that has been stripped of much of the traditional pomp and circumstance.

Bucs receiver Mike Evans celebrates his 15-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of the Bucs' 31-26 NFC Championship win over the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 24, 2021.

Bucs Hold Off Packers, Earn Historic Super Bowl Berth In Their Home Stadium

The Tampa Bay Bucs became the first team in NFL history to earn a Super Bowl berth in their home stadium, defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-26 to earn a spot in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 7.

Former President Trump boards Marine One as he departs the White House on Jan. 20.

Trump's Influence On GOP Endures, Even As New Impeachment Trial Looms

Donald Trump's departure from the White House did not mean Republicans are ready to turn the page and look ahead to a world without his influence.

Two women sit, with their faces covered, at a drug treatment center in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Women And Children Are The Emerging Face Of Drug Addiction In Afghanistan

A growing number of women and children are becoming entangled in drugs as the country's number of addicts aggressively grows.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits National Guard troops deployed at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 29. The troops were deployed in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Under Austin's order, all military units are holding "stand downs" to discuss extremism in the ranks.

The Military Confronts Extremism, One Conversation At A Time

Every unit is holding a "stand down" to talk about extremism in the ranks. But the armed forces are still grappling with fundamental questions of how to define, identify and best deal with it.

Defense Medical Expert: Floyd's Manner Of Death 'Undetermined,' Not 'Homicide'

Dr. David Fowler disputed the conclusion by the Hennepin County medical examiner that "homicide" was the manner of George Floyd's death. The defense witness said the manner was "undetermined."

PBS documentary looks at 25 years of the challenges of surviving in space on the ISS

This year is the 25th anniversary of humans inhabiting the International Space Station. A new PBS documentary looks at how the ISS was built and the challenges of surviving in outer space.

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