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This artist sketch depicts Judge Dabney Friedrich looking out from the bench during proceedings in the trial against Guy Wesley Reffitt, joined by his lawyer William Welch, top right, in federal court in Washington.

Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype."

'Verified' podcast investigates the extremism network that unites Jan. 6 actors

NPR's Michel Martin talks to journalist Natasha Del Toro about her new podcast, Verified: The Next Threat, about the rise of a global movement that is propelled by white supremacy.

Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., speaks to the media on April 21. Banks was tapped Monday to be the ranking Republican on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

GOP Leader McCarthy Taps 5 Republicans To Serve On Jan. 6 Select Committee

The list of five Republicans includes three lawmakers who voted against certifying the election results after the attack.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear during a coronavirus briefing.

Kentucky Gov. says up to 6% of state’s vaccination numbers may be duplicates

Kentucky's vaccination numbers have been overcounted by a vaccine provider. Gov. Beshear said an update will likely be given on Thursday.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Jan. 15 in Florence, Ariz.

The Supreme Court denies Trump's bid to block release of records to Jan. 6 panel

The former president's White House records are sought by the Democratic-led House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Datebook: October 6 - Poetry Out Loud, Quinn Sullivan, Angels Attic Donations

The Kentucky Arts Council has opened registration for the 2016 season of Poetry Out Loud, a poetry recitation contest. Students analyze and interpret…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to supporters during a rally near the Kremlin in Moscow, on Sunday.

Vladimir Putin Easily Wins New 6-Year Term As Russian President

In a widely expected outcome, Putin faced a weak field of candidates after disqualifying his only potential rival. He is set to become the longest-serving Russian leader since Stalin.

Murray State Preliminary Spring Enrollment Numbers Show 4.6% Decline

Preliminary spring enrollment numbers at Murray State University show a 4.6% decline compared to the previous spring. However, fall 2018 freshmen…

People gather outside after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake was felt in Mexico City on Monday, Sept. 19. The quake hit at 1:05 p.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geologic Survey, which said the quake was centered near the boundary of Colima and Michoacan states.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico on the anniversary of two previous quakes

The earthquake shook Mexico's central Pacific coast on Monday, killing at least one person and setting off a seismic alarm in the rattled capital on the anniversary of two earlier devastating quakes.

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