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Republicans take control of the House on Tuesday. The first vote is to elect a new House speaker but Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., still doesn’t have the majority of needed to win the gavel. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Five years after Hurricane Maria, PRoTechos, a local nonprofit, helps repair damaged roofs the government overlooked or that were fixed poorly. It also trains people to make future repairs themselves. (Image credit: Erika P. Rodríguez for NPR)

The first woman to become speaker leaves a legacy that will be difficult for her successors to equal.

George Santos Comes to Washington. It Could Be Awkward.  The New York Times Congressman-elect George Santos faces new investigation from Brazil  CBS New York George Santos isn’t alone. Remember Joe Biden in the 1980s?  Los Angeles Times Mr. Santos goes to Washington  The Hill

On the first day of the 118th Congress, the representative-elect, a Republican who has made false claims about his background, education and finances, will bring his saga to Capitol Hill.

The rebellion has been led by a small but vocal group of ultraconservative Republicans. But there are other, less-known defectors who could help scuttle the G.O.P. leader’s candidacy.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin takes hard hit to his chest as he tackles opponent, stands up and then suddenly falls to the ground; game postponed after outcry

Idaho killings suspect is expected to waive extradition at Tuesday hearing  CNN Idaho murders suspect pulled over twice on cross-country race home with dad, lawyer claims  Fox News How investigators narrowed in on the suspect in Idaho student killings  CNN The Idaho murders

Idaho killings suspect is expected to waive extradition at Tuesday hearing  CNN Idaho murders suspect pulled over twice on cross-country race home with dad, lawyer claims  Fox News How investigators narrowed in on the suspect in Idaho student killings  CNN The Idaho murders

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day state visit to meet with Xi Jinping and other top officials in China to improve bilateral ties. In a speech before departing Manila, Marcos said he looks