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Arizona Certifies Biden’s Victory Over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona officials have certified Joe Biden’s narrow victory over President Donald Trump in the state. Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Republican Gov. Doug Ducey stood up for the integrity of the election even as lawyers…
Congress Returns With Virus Aid, Federal Funding Unresolved
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year. The only absolute must-do is preventing a government shutdown on Dec. 11. But lawmakers are also debating whether to deliver another round of coronavirus…
Casperson, ‘Titan’ of the Upper Peninsula, Dies at Age 61
ESCANABA, Mich. (AP) — Tom Casperson, a former state lawmaker from the Upper Peninsula who cast a key vote to expand Medicaid and built alliances with labor unions, has died at age 61.…
Moderna Asking US, European Regulators to OK Its Virus Shots
(AP) - Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection. Multiple vaccine candidates must succeed for the world to stamp…
Fauci: US May See ‘Surge Upon Surge’ of Virus in Weeks Ahead
(AP) - The nation’s top infectious disease expert says that the U.S. may see a “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before…
TSA on Wednesday Screened the Highest Number of Travelers in One Day Since Beginning of Pandemic
(FOX NEWS) - Americans are still traveling for the holidays. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued warnings against traveling over the holiday. While the overall number of travelers is still down, the…
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Challenge of Pennsylvania Race
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court if Trump appeals. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of…
Trump Says He’ll Leave if Electoral College Seats Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake.” Trump spent his Thanksgiving renewing…
Trump Pardons Flynn, Taking Direct Aim at Russia Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to March on Despite Pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic may have upended most traditions this holiday season, but the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will march on with balloons, dancers, floats, Broadway shows, and Santa all heavily tweaked for safety. The biggest change…
Biden Certified as Winner of Pennsylvania Presidential Vote
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was certified Tuesday as the winner of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, culminating three weeks of vote counting and a string of failed legal challenges by President Donald Trump. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf…
Biden Set to Formally Introduce His National Security Team
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is preparing to formally announce his national security team to the nation. Those being introduced during a Tuesday afternoon event are among Obama administration alumni whose roles in the upcoming administration signal Biden’s…
3rd Major COVID-19 Vaccine Shown to Be Effective and Cheaper
LONDON (AP) - Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than…
Illinois Teen Charged in Protest Slayings Posts $2m Bail
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A 17-year-old from Illinois who is charged with killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin and whose case has become a rallying cry for some conservatives,…
Georgia Secretary of State to Certify Election for Biden
ATLANTA (AP) — A hand tally of the ballots cast in the presidential race has been completed. The results released Thursday by the secretary of state’s office affirm Democrat Joe Biden’s narrow lead over Republican President Donald Trump. The hand…
FOX NEWS HEADLINES
- UK bars, cinemas may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to visit
- French lawmakers to rewrite proposed bill banning use of police images after outrage
- Killing of Iranian nuclear scientist has region, world leaders on edge over potential retaliation from Iran
- Row over 'repugnant' tweet by Chinese official showing fake graphic photo of Australian soldier
- New Zealand officials file 13 charges over volcano eruption that killed 22
- Iranian official accuses Israel of using 'electronic devices' to remotely kill nuclear scientist
- North Korea tightening borders to build ‘wall of defense’ against COVID-19
- British hospitals could get first coronavirus vaccine doses next week
- British Airways investigating reports stewardess is offering sexual services between flights
- Singapore mother had COVID-19, gave birth to boy with antibodies
CNN HEADLINES
- Intelligence and security experts skeptical of claims that Iranian nuclear scientist was targeted in 'remote control' assassination
- Iran holds funeral for assassinated nuclear scientist
- Key questions about the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist
- Assassinated nuclear scientist shot with remote-controlled machine gun, report says
- Afghan major who helped save US pilot begs Pentagon to 'keep their word' to protect his family and him
- Britain's final Brexit choice could prolong the worst recession in 300 years
- Job guarantees and free money: 'Utopian' ideas tested in Europe
- More emissions means higher prices: More food brands want you to know their climate impact
- Craft breweries are turning unsold beer into gin
- Women in Japan have had period leave for over 70 years. Why the West doesn't have it
