Here’s exactly how bad Covid-19 was in November
Health officials projected the Covid-19 surge in the fall would be brutal. November alone proved those predictions true, with about a third of the…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Tuesday, December 1
A trove of confidential documents obtained by CNN has lifted the lid on China’s mishandling of the early days of the pandemic. The leaked…
Continue Reading 65 years ago today, Rosa Parks stood up for civil rights by sitting down
It was on this day in 1955 when a simple act of defiance elevated a seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, into a pivotal symbol in America’s civil…
Continue Reading BioNTech and Pfizer ask European regulator for expedited approval of their COVID-19 vaccine
BERLIN (AP) – The EU drug agency says it may need another four weeks to decide whether to grant its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine,…
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Covid-19 is increasing demands on nonprofits. Here are three ways you can help this Giving Tuesday
December 1 is Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday) — a day dedicated to simply encouraging people to do good around the world by giving their time,…
Continue Reading Chicago officials shut down a 300-person party for violating coronavirus restrictions
Chicago officials say they shut down a 300-person party early Sunday for violating coronavirus restrictions as the city tries to get its Covid-19…
Continue Reading EU medicines regulator says first coronavirus vaccine could be approved by Dec. 29
BERLIN (AP) – The EU drug agency says it may need another four weeks to decide whether to grant its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 1: Covid-19, transition, economy, France, Australia
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered…
Continue Reading Celebs mingle without masks at birthday party for Lil Wayne’s daughter
Several celebrities attended a birthday bash for actress Reginae Carter on Sunday night at an Atlanta nightclub. Though Covid-19 cases across the…
Continue Reading Nurse put on administrative leave after her TikTok bragging about breaking Covid-19 rules goes viral
While many health care workers have used social media to show Americans the harsh effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, one Oregon nurse is in trouble…
Continue Reading Alligators can regrow their tails, new study finds
Small reptiles like lizards and geckos are known for their extraordinary ability to regrow their tails, a potentially lifesaving skill in the wild.…
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Trump science adviser Scott Atlas, skeptic of measures to control coronavirus, leaves White House post
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dr. Scott Atlas, a science adviser to President Donald Trump who was skeptical of measures to control the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Baltimore County schools will reopen Wednesday after being closed due to cyberattack
Baltimore County Public Schools will reopen Wednesday after a ransomware attack forced the system to close for three days. The district shared the…
Continue Reading NFL postpones Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers game for a third time
For the third time since Thursday, the NFL has postponed the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers game. The teams were supposed to play…
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The Wuhan files
London — A group of frontline medical workers, likely exhausted, stand huddled together on a video-conference call as China’s most powerful…
Continue Reading Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges related to nation’s opioid crisis
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three federal criminal charges related to the company’s role in creating the…
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Biden confirmed as winner in Wisconsin ahead of promised lawsuit from Trump
MADISON, Wisconsin — Joe Biden’s victory in Wisconsin has been confirmed following a partial recount that added slightly to his 20,600-vote…
Continue Reading 11 unprovoked attacks in one month have rocked a Massachusetts city
Eleven unprovoked attacks have occurred in the last month in a Massachusetts city, scaring residents and confounding police. Now, the Waltham Police…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian West urges stop to execution of death row inmate who killed 2 when he was 18
Kim Kardashian West put her considerable influence behind a push to stop the impending execution of a man who killed two people when he was 18 and…
Continue Reading Navy says it will decommission warship docked off San Diego after suspected arson caused extensive damage in July
SAN DIEGO (AP) – The Navy says it will decommission a warship docked off San Diego after suspected arson caused extensive damage, making it too…
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Your guide to hundreds of special Cyber Monday shopping deals
If you thought Black Friday was peak deals day, think again: Cyber Monday is here, and it’s your last chance to shop the year’s best deals on…
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Don’t expect a second stimulus check this year; Here’s what Congress is talking about instead
WASHINGTON, DC — Even with coronavirus spiking and new restrictions taking effect, Congress remains stalled on fresh relief for Americans in…
Continue Reading Local restaurant in Cleveland is shocked when a customer leaves a $3,000 tip
A local restaurant in Cleveland received a holiday surprise as it was voluntarily closing due to the increase of Covid-19 cases in Ohio. Brendan…
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LISTEN: Supreme Court arguments on Trump plan to cut undocumented immigrants from Census
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday returned and took up another of President Donald Trump’s immigration-related policies as it…
Continue Reading Radio hosts were among the first who could explain Covid to indigenous Mexican farmworkers in US
After a day picking cranberries at a California farm, Josefino Cervantes Alvarado sat down for dinner to a unique mix of voices and music filling the…
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Bitcoin hits an all-time high of just under $20,000
Bitcoin just hit another milestone in its impressive 2020 run. The cryptocurrency surged 9% to a new all-time high of about $19,860 on Monday,…
Continue Reading ‘Pandemic’ is, unsurprisingly, the Word of the Year for Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com
You’ve probably heard the word near-daily since March. It’s dominated nearly every corner of the world since. And there’s no better…
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Assassinated Iranian nuclear scientist shot with remote-controlled machine gun, news agency says
The Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated east of Tehran was shot by a remote-controlled machine gun operating out of another car, the semi-official…
Continue Reading A man fatally shot a teenager in Oregon for playing loud music Thanksgiving week, police say
A man in Oregon fatally shot a teenager Thanksgiving week after getting upset that the 19-year-old was playing music loudly in the parking lot of an…
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A man fatally shot a teenager in Oregon for playing loud music Thanksgiving week, police say
A man in Oregon fatally shot a teenager Thanksgiving week after getting upset that the 19-year-old was playing music loudly in the parking lot of an…
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