Austin Tice’s mother returns to Syria in search for son For the first time in a decade, Debra Tice, the mother of missing American journalist, Austin Tice, returns to Syria in search for son. Read more on NPR

What to know for Trump’s inauguration. And, a Civil Rights icon remembers MLK Jr. Today is Trump’s Inauguration Day. Last night, during a rally, he reiterated promises to sign executive orders. And, Atlanta Civil Rights icon Lonnie C. King recounts a historic moment with MLK Jr. Read more on NPR

How a stranger’s kindness taught a mom to be a ‘more accepting person’ After Virginia Squier’s young daughter accidentally boarded a train without her, a stranger stepped in to help. Read more on NPR

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and members of Jan. 6 panel In a statement released Monday, President Biden said the pardons “should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing.” President-elect Trump has criticized many of the officials Biden pardoned. Read more on NPR

Village People’s founding member discusses Trump and his link to their song ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group’s choice to perform at Trump’s inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity. Read more on NPR

Trump promised dozens of actions on immigration on Day 1. Here’s what we know Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue. Read more on NPR

Prince Harry’s case against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids goes to trial A trial begins Tuesday over complaints filed by Prince Harry and a senior British lawmaker against Rupert Murdoch’s tabloid newspapers. The trial carries high stakes on both sides of the Atlantic. Read more on NPR

With fewer protesters and a renewed focus, activists plan for a second round of Trump President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday and Democratic organizers are not seeing the mass-scale opposition they witnessed in 2017. So, they’re adjusting with a focus on Trump’s agenda. Read more on NPR

Inside Trump’s Inauguration Day: How, when and what to watch President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon followed by a presidential parade, signing ceremony and inaugural balls. Read more on NPR

What to know about Ohio State, Notre Dame and college football’s championship game That the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish, two of the sport’s most storied teams, are squaring off in the title game is a TV executive’s dream — and a fitting end to the first-ever 12-team playoff. Read more on NPR