Trump budget director accuses Biden team of ‘false statements’ in latest transition spat
President Donald Trump’s budget director is accusing President-elect Joe Biden’s team of issuing “false statements” regarding…
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El Paso teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
Continue ReadingAt least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say
Two Republican members of the House of Representatives tell CNN that they expect at least 140 of their GOP colleagues in the House to vote against…
Continue ReadingAn El Paso teacher who taught her students kindness loses her battle with Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
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GOP Sen. Ben Sasse slams Republicans who plan to delay certification of Joe Biden’s win
GOP Sen. Ben Sasse wrote on Facebook Wednesday night that he has been urging his Republican colleagues to “reject” objecting the…
Continue ReadingGOP Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn says he ‘absolutely’ would take back mocking liberals in post-election tweet
Republican Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he “absolutely” regrets posting a tweet mocking liberals just after he was…
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Georgia GOP senator to quarantine just days ahead of runoff
Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia will quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, his campaign…
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Trump returns to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden’s win
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump headed back to Washington Thursday morning in a departure that was earlier than anticipated as…
Continue ReadingDow and S&P 500 end 2020 at record highs
The Dow and the S&P 500 started and ended this unprecedented year at all-time highs — with a lot of volatility along the way. All three major…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft says hackers viewed its source code
Microsoft said Thursday that the suspected Russian hackers behind a massive US government security breach also viewed some of the company’s…
Continue ReadingMarkets started 2020 riding high, and they’ll end it even higher
The stock market’s wild 2020 ride is finally coming to an end. Stocks are at record highs once again, just like they were at the start of this…
Continue ReadingUS sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second straight day. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US still is setting one-day records for Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations. More than 3,740 coronavirus deaths were…
Continue ReadingReflecting on the essential role of the news media in 2020, and looking ahead to 2021
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The year 2021 is…
Continue ReadingTom Hanks reveals he shaved his head for a role, and he’s not thrilled
Tom Hanks has a new hairdo — that is to say, no hair at all. The 64-year-old actor (very briefly) revealed his new look during an appearance…
Continue Reading2020 In Review Fast Facts
Here is a look back at the events of 2020. Notable US Events January 2 – In the face of warnings from the Pentagon that a hold on military aid…
Continue ReadingSamuel Little, America’s worst serial killer who confessed to a Texas Ranger, dies at age 80
LOS ANGELES, California — Samuel Little, believed to be the most prolific serial killer in American history, has died at age 80, the California…
Continue ReadingFBI investigating after hospital says worker intentionally removed vaccine from fridge
A Wisconsin hospital worker is accused of intentionally removing 57 vials of Covid-19 vaccine from a refrigerator overnight last week, an action that…
Continue ReadingHedge fund Alden Global seeks to buy Tribune Publishing
Alden Global Capital, the largest shareholder of Tribune Publishing, said Thursday it offered to take full control of the newspaper chain in a deal…
Continue ReadingStimulus payments to Americans are on the way, government says
Americans can expect to start seeing $600 in their bank accounts immediately as the federal government’s second round of stimulus payments is…
Continue ReadingFact-checking Sen. Rubio’s criticism of Dr. Fauci
Just a week after Sen. Marco Rubio was criticized for getting the coronavirus vaccine ahead of some front-line workers, the Florida Republican is…
Continue ReadingTarget recalls infant and toddler clothes because of a possible choking hazard
Target is recalling some infant and toddler clothes because of snaps that could be a choking hazard. The snaps on the Cloud Island infant rompers and…
Continue ReadingWhat Times Square will look like after the pandemic
New York City tourism and real estate officials are hoping Thursday night’s New Year’s Eve celebration will mark a turning point for…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief said he will release bodycam footage Thursday
Minneapolis police said they would release body camera footage Thursday of a fatal shooting that happened during a traffic stop — the…
Continue ReadingUS gas prices end the year near a pandemic-era high
This is normally the time of the year that gas prices fall to their low point. Not this year. Gas prices are now close to their highest point since…
Continue ReadingCongresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar tests positive for Covid-19
Florida Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar said Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unable to attend the…
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LeBron James celebrates scoring milestone on 36th birthday
As if there was any doubt, LeBron James celebrated his 36th birthday in style. Not only did he top score for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 121-107…
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Pope Francis to miss New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a…
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Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week
Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits during the Christmas week, factoring in seasonal adjustments, the Labor…
Continue ReadingThese 20 states will raise their minimum wage by January 1
Come Friday, many low-wage workers across the US are getting a pay bump. Twenty states are raising their minimum wage rates — some by pennies,…
Continue ReadingTesco and Pizza Hut ‘shamed’ for not paying the UK minimum wage
Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco underpaid almost 80,000 of its workers, the UK government has revealed, as it “named and…
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