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<strong>House Democratic Leadership</strong> Top row: House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina (left), Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Bottom row: Assistant House Speaker Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico (left), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland and Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos of Illinois.

A Guide To Who's Who In House Leadership For The 116th Congress

The Democratic leadership is diverse, representing the record number of women and minorities first elected. Republicans, however, have a leadership slate made up almost entirely of white males

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions pledges his support for then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before speaking to supporters on Oct. 10 at a rally in Ambridge, Pa.

Trump Names Picks For National Security Adviser, Attorney General, CIA Director

Sen. Jeff Sessions has been offered the post of attorney general, while Rep. Mike Pompeo and Michael Flynn have been offered the respective positions of CIA chief and national security adviser.

An outside legal review found a "perception of a culture at NPR that favors men," in a way that it said many employees believe "can foster harassment and bullying."

Report Detailing Harassment At NPR Cites 'High Level Of Distrust' Of Management

An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.

She's a teenager with a cellphone, surfing the Internet. And she's a Syrian refugee who works in the fields up to 14 hours a day. That's the new life of 15-year-old Fatmeh, seen here in the living room area of her family's makeshift shelter.

A Teen Who Fled Syria Had High Hopes For Her Life In Lebanon: #15Girls

Fatmeh is one of hundreds of thousands of children who have fled Syria with their families. In Lebanon, she works in the fields up to 14 hours a day, clinging to her dream of going to college.

What's Inside The Senate's $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package

The economic relief bill provides help to individuals, businesses, hospitals, as well as state and local governments. Here are the details.

Blood And Guts For Halloween

Eating offal isn't a fringe idea these days — fine-dining restaurants are serving nose-to-tail cuisine and charging a lot of money for it. But getting kids to eat blood pudding and beef hearts might take some salesmanship, and this spooky season can help.

Tame Wild Game In The Kitchen

You don't have to be a hunter (or know one) to master meals of boar, rabbit, venison, alligator and other game. Home cooks can find many of these meats — wild or farm-raised — at markets or online.

News Brief: Reopening States, China's Economy, Origins Of Coronavirus

White House issues guide to help states reopen. For the first time in decades, China's economy shrinks — because of the pandemic. And, questions remain regarding the precise origins of COVID-19.

Want the perfect pie crust? Christopher Kimball from <em>America's Test Kitchen</em> says the secret is to substitute half of the recipe's water with vodka, for a dry, flaky crust.

Tried And True Tricks From 'America's Test Kitchen'

From perfect pie crusts to poached salmon, Christopher Kimball and Bridget Lancaster share cooking tips and secret shortcuts from America's Test Kitchen. The biggest challenge is getting home chefs to faithfully follow recipes, Kimball says: "They will substitute ingredients with great abandon."

News brief: primary results, Fed is likely to hike rates, NATO to discuss Ukraine

The Fed may announce another sharp jump in borrowing costs. Four states held primaries, with key races in South Carolina and Nevada. Ukraine requests that more heavy weapons be sent — and fast.

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