Utah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday blocked consideration for legislation to establish a National Museum of the American Latino and an…
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Utah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday blocked consideration for legislation to establish a National Museum of the American Latino and an…
Continue ReadingTrump announces Israel and Morocco to normalize relations
Morocco has become the fourth country in the Middle East and North African region to agree to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel, an…
Continue ReadingThis sneak peek at Disney+ series ‘Loki’ is rather glorious
Tom Hiddleston is once again up to no good in the new trailer for Disney+’s new series “Loki.” The sneak peek was unveiled Thursday…
Continue ReadingBiden’s pick to lead Pentagon faces questions about whether he’s right for the job
President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Pentagon is already facing critics, who question his judgment while he served as the top US…
Continue Reading200 hospitals have been at full capacity, and 1/3 of all US hospitals are almost out of ICU space
More Americans who don’t even have coronavirus are suffering from soaring Covid-19 hospitalizations. Newly released data from the US Department…
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Body cam footage shows raid on former Florida Covid data scientist’s home
Florida state police released body camera videos Thursday afternoon showing officers waiting before they entered the home of a former state data…
Continue ReadingState Department watchdog steps down after Pompeo rails at report on investigation into wife’s travel
State Department acting Inspector General Matthew Klimow is leaving his post earlier than expected after just a few months on the job, he told…
Continue ReadingThese feces-finding Fidos help save orcas and other endangered wildlife
Barrel-chested, with the pointy ears of a much larger pooch swiveling above her mellow gaze, Eba is more than just the Very Good Dog she appears to…
Continue ReadingThreat of government shutdown looms amid holdups to spending bill vote
Senate leaders are trying to resolve last-minute objections to two must-pass bills, which could trigger a brief government shutdown, even as they…
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Trump’s alarming war on democracy
By attempting to steal an election, President Donald Trump is waging a war against American democracy. So far, democracy is winning. But the damage…
Continue ReadingBattleground states issue blistering rebukes to Texas’ lawsuit to invalidate millions of votes
WASHINGTON, DC — Each of the four battleground states targeted by a Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn President Donald Trump’s election…
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New Hampshire’s House speaker dies from Covid-19
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Richard “Dick” Hinch died from Covid-19, the state attorney general’s office announced. Attorney…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire’s House speaker dies from Covid-19
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Richard “Dick” Hinch died from Covid-19, the state attorney general’s office announced. Attorney…
Continue ReadingThe odd connection between vaccination and ‘Mary Poppins’
“A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” The iconic song lyric from the 1964 Disney film “Mary Poppins” is a lesson…
Continue ReadingHere’s who Joe Biden has selected for his Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden is building out his Cabinet as he prepares for his time in the White House. The Cabinet includes the vice president and the…
Continue ReadingCovid-19’s effects include seizures and movement disorders — even in some moderate cases, study finds
Covid-19 can lead to neurological complications, including strokes, seizures and movement disorders, researchers have found. The complications, which…
Continue ReadingSpace X’s Mars prototype rocket exploded yesterday. Here’s what happened on the flight
SpaceX’s massive steel rocket prototype, an early iteration of the technology CEO Elon Musk hopes will be used to put humans on Mars, soared…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union agrees on $2 trillion package — but fudges deal on rule of law
The leaders of the European Union’s 27 member states have reached a final agreement on the $2 trillion package designed to rebuild the…
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Vaccines on horizon as virus surges through Trump country. And the political debate is as heated as ever
As with masks, experts say that for the new Covid-19 vaccines to control the spread of the disease, a lot of people have to use them. That raises an…
Continue ReadingBiden hopes to complete Cabinet picks by Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden’s goal is to have his remaining Cabinet selections announced before Christmas, a transition official told CNN, with…
Continue ReadingCovid-recovering Trump promised top drugs for all — he’s mainly just helped his friends
When President Donald Trump emerged from a three-night hospital stay for his coronavirus infection, he made a vow in a videotaped on the White House…
Continue ReadingEven stocking stuffers will look different for a Covid Christmas
The pervasive reach of the pandemic hasn’t even spared the holiday tradition of the Christmas stocking. A host of stores like Gap, Nordstrom,…
Continue ReadingGov. Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — Governor Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19,…
Continue ReadingExplaining the Supreme Court lawsuit from Texas and Trump challenging Biden’s win
Although all 50 states have certified their election results and the Supreme Court swiftly rejected an emergency request from Pennsylvania…
Continue ReadingHouse coronavirus panel seeks CDC director response after career official alleges she was ordered to delete email
The House subcommittee on the coronavirus crisis is requesting an interview with US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert…
Continue ReadingPentagon planning to withdraw support for most CIA counter-terror missions
The US Department of Defense is planning to withdraw most support for CIA counter-terror missions by the beginning of next year, in a move expected…
Continue ReadingHow Cholula plans to get more Americans hooked on its hot sauce
For the $800 million it’s spending to buy it, Cholula’s new owner needs it to punch above its weight. Right now the hot sauce, which is…
Continue ReadingBen & Jerry’s creates Colin Kaepernick-inspired ice cream flavor
Sidelined NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is getting his own ice cream flavor courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s. The progressive ice cream brand…
Continue ReadingBiden nominates Denis McDonough to lead VA, turning to another longtime Obama adviser
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday tapped Denis McDonough to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, adding the longtime chief of staff to former…
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