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Masked rapper MF Doom dies at 49In Arizona, a shortage of public health staffers is slowing the vaccine rolloutChief Justice Roberts praises how the nation's courts responded to the pandemicSen. David Perdue, facing tight runoff in Georgia, will quarantine after close Covid contactPop singer Halsey shared her eating disorder photo and was shamed. She should be praised.Wisconsin hospital employee fired, arrested after 'intentionally' destroying 500 doses of Covid vaccineFrom Kobe to California fires: Some of 2020's biggest non-Covid, non-election storiesFlorida's decision to vaccinate seniors first causes distribution 'chaos'New York restaurant loses liquor license after 'Covid conga line' party'Schitt's Creek' character, criticism spark debate about accents and stereotypesNetflix's 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' Part 4 ends 'Riverdale' spinoff with dignityGround zero: What happened to all the coffee shops once corporate America stayed home?Many front-line workers refuse Covid vaccines as distribution rollout strugglesYouTuber Logan Paul is sued over 'suicide forest' videoNew Mexico megachurches fined for packed Christmas services, governor's office slams as 'pro-virus'Texas AG sues city of Austin over Covid-19 dining restrictions for New Year's weekendTransgender woman found dead in Christmas day slaying in Chicago, advocacy group saysPelosi appoints first woman as House chaplainHow a program in Bangladesh is preparing garment workers for college"Goodbye 2020" celebrations around the worldVideo captures moment cyclists attack car in NYCBaltimore police officer indicted on charge of assaulting man who refused to wear face maskGoodbye, Flash: The web application everybody used — and hatedTrump cuts vacation short without explanationNew video shows woman attacking teen she falsely accused of stealing her iPhone at Soho hotelAs Covid surges in Mississippi Delta, food banks and hospitals are stretched thinNew law requires portable gas containers to add devices to protect against explosionsCertain pet foods recalled after reports of 28 dog deaths, FDA warnsRep.-elect Salazar to miss swearing-in ceremony due to Covid diagnosis2020: A dismal economic year, unless you were on Wall Street'Playing with fire': GOP Sen. Ben Sasse tears into Republicans planning to object to Electoral College resultsAfter grueling year, latest weekly initial jobless claims remain elevated, at 787,000Nationwide Covid memorial announced as part of Biden inaugurationGoodbye, 2020! Are New Year's resolutions inspirational or self-defeating?Health care workers overwhelmed in Southern California & how some found hope in 2020: The Morning RundownShopping in 2020: What we bought during the pandemicNewest amenity at hotels? Covid-19 test at check-in or before your flightFord nixes F-150 ad campaign, urges America to 'finish strong' in battle against Covid-19Beyond crisis funding: Black-led organizations that saw a surge in donations look for lasting impactNorwegian rescuers hunt for 10 missing after landslidePutin targets U.S. social media, secret agent leaks and protests with new lawsTrump versus the truth: The most outrageous falsehoods of his presidency2020 was a year of desperation and darkness. Here's how people around the world found hope.I agreed to live alone on the Palmyra Atoll for one year. Here's why and how I stayed for eight.Doctors, nurses 'can't take much more' amid Covid-19 surge in Southern CaliforniaCalifornia governor offers plan, $2 billion to reopen in-person schoolsTwo states, California and Colorado, confirm cases of Covid-19 variant first found in U.K.Samuel Little, most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, diesThose $2,000 stimulus checks? McConnell says don't hold your breath.Dallas flights grounded as air traffic facility with 3 positive Covid tests in a week is sanitizedMovies like 'Wonder Woman 1984' get made because studios own all rights — and the profitsGOP senator to object to Electoral College results, forcing Congress to vote on overturning Biden's winOhio inmate who survived execution attempt dies in prison of probable Covid-19Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quiñones, star of 'Breakin'' and street dance pioneer, dies at 65'Lower than we hoped': Trump officials ask for patience on vaccinePelosi likely to be elected House speaker again, but might require high-wire actMichigan teen fatally shot himself during game of Russian roulette, police sayNew Jersey principal Joe Clark, who inspired film 'Lean on Me,' dies at 82Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island,' dies of Covid-19 at 82Vybe Together app, meant to promote parties despite Covid, has been taken downTrump administration speeds up 'midnight rule-making,' creating hurdles for BidenStatue in Boston of Abraham Lincoln with freed slave kneeling at his feet is removedManhunt resumes for suspect in death of Atlanta child as city grapples with homicide surgeBiden, Harris to campaign in Georgia in final push to win SenateHunter charged with homicide in death of Pennsylvania teen shot while watching sunsetA holiday miracle 50 years ago reminds us that we can all play a role in changing historyRep.-elect Luke Letlow dies from Covid complications days before being sworn inVideo shows park ranger stunning Native American man in New MexicoFeds probing whether Nashville bomber believed in lizard people conspiracyDialysis clinics to administer Covid-19 antibody drugsHow Georgia's 1st Vietnamese American state rep is continuing Stacey Abrams' fightMassachusetts man seriously injured after teens go on brick-throwing spree, police sayPetula Clark stunned her 'Downtown' played by Nashville bomber just before detonationTrump put Senate Republicans in a real jam. But McConnell might have a way out.1st Chinese American lawyer gets Columbia Law honor, highlights past barriersCalifornia's Covid-19 surge forces 'most' Hollywood productions to stay on hiatus, top union saysDrones, bots and virtual stores: How your pandemic shopping boosted new trends in retailRecord number of women took over Fortune 500 companies in 2020Wall Street minted 56 new billionaires since the pandemic began — but many families are left behindFederal judge: No surprise 'criminal like Trump pardons other criminals'One year since coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, Americans there look homeRepublicans ponder bigger Covid checks & new vaccine hope from U.K.: The Morning RundownBlast, gunfire in Yemen after plane carrying new government lands, 16 killedSkin care bestsellers 2020: Most purchased skin care products we coveredThese Latinos made a mark in our communities and nation. We lost them in 2020.Bill legalizing abortion passed in pope's native ArgentinaJonathan Pollard: Israel welcomes former spy in U.S. after 30 years in jailFoster care crisis: More kids are entering, but fewer families are willing to take them inNashville blast brings damage and uncertainty to already struggling local businessesHow the NBA's pandemic success created an 'unrealistic expectation' for sports leaguesCovid 'long-haul' symptoms leave survivors in emotional limbo. It's a familiar pain.AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine approved in the U.K.Operation Warp Speed at a crawl: Adequately vaccinating Americans will take 10 years at current paceStay-at-home orders extended in California as Covid cases surgeLouisville police move to fire officers in Breonna Taylor case who got warrant, fired fatal shotThe holidays brought air travel to its highest levels since March. It's still way down.Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says $600 Covid payments start going out Tuesday nightColorado reports first confirmed case of U.K. coronavirus variantBiden HHS nominee Becerra faces GOP confirmation concerns over abortion, universal health careNo federal charges for officers in 2014 fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, DOJ saysBiden blasts Trump administration for slow pace of Covid vaccinationsMcConnell blocks Senate Democrats' move to pass $2,000 coronavirus checksCovid can kill the doctors working to save lives. What could I do to protect my son in the ICU?Black man in New Jersey misidentified by facial recognition tech and falsely jailed, lawsuit claimsWhy one of the 1st Asian American YA novels still resonates 30 years laterDietary guidelines urge no added sugar for babies, toddlers under age 2At least 7 dead after magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes CroatiaBoeing 737 Max completes first U.S. commercial flight almost 2 years after worldwide grounding20 LGBTQ-inclusive shows and films we binged in 2020Vulnerable Georgia Republican senators announce support for $2,000 Covid checksHomeless man runs into burning animal shelter in Atlanta to save dogs and catsIn 2020, Latinos had bright TV moments despite persistent lack of representationShe didn't know her kidnapper. But he was using Google Maps — and that cracked the case.Department of Labor says no lapse in unemployment benefits for gig workers, long-term unemployed'Patients are dying like flies': California nurse urging Covid safety goes viral on TikTokU.S. to allow small drones to fly over people and at nightInside the fight to include HIV-positive people in Covid-19 vaccine trialsA movement, a slogan, a rallying cry: How Black Lives Matter changed America's view on race'Up the ante': What players, NBA are doing for racial justiceNashville bomber told his neighbor before attack: The world is 'never going to forget me'Famed French designer Pierre Cardin dies at 98Russia's Covid-19 death toll could be 3 times higher than reported'She's very courageous': Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul appeals jail sentenceHouse backs bigger Covid checks, plus new details on Nashville Christmas bomberHouse backs increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000Bestselling tech & gadgets: Most purchased wearable and personal tech we've coveredRussia gives Kremlin critic Navalny an ultimatum: Return immediately or face jailThe lost year: How Covid-19 left many Americans 'stuck in time'Covid-19 disrupted education around the world. How I survived when my studies were derailed.Trump and Republicans prefer Covid tax cuts to hikes. Our research proves they're wrong.Utah hiker slips, falls more than 100 feet — and survivesLawmakers 'relieved' Trump signed Covid relief bill his team negotiatedBrother hoping for answers in disappearance of sister Kolby Story who went missing in early December after heading home from Venice BeachOhio officer who fatally shot Andre Hill in Columbus is firedGreen Beret charged in mass shooting that left three dead may have PTSD, lawyer saysFrom diversity to streaming, 2020 was a year of reckoning for media industryBomber in Nashville Christmas explosion was 'loner,' IT consultant, sources sayBlack physician's Covid-19 death demonstrates bias of U.S. health care system, peers sayBiden accuses Trump political appointees of obstructing transition processVirginia deputy fired over 'disturbing' posts on social media site ParlerBiden adviser warns of 'worst' January ever from post-Christmas Covid surgeAmerica needs a Covid Memorial Day. Why not Jan. 1, 2021?Nick McGlashan of 'Deadliest Catch' dies at 33Armando Manzanero, famed Mexican balladeer, dies at 85 after battling Covid-19A Breonna Taylor sculpture was vandalized. Its artist says it's an 'act of racist aggression.'Video shows woman falsely accusing Black teen of stealing phone she left in UberCommunity mourns after developer paints over mural of late LGBTQ activistWall Street hits record levels after Trump signs Covid relief billThe year of the stan: How the internet's super fans went from pop stars to politics'Highly suspicious' fire at Black church in Massachusetts being investigated as arson2020 was brutal for airlines. Next year could be even trickier.Ossoff, Warnock warn of dwindling funds; Schumer 'pessimistic' on Democrats' chances, source saysHilaria Baldwin defends Spanish name amid questions over evolving accent, previous name of 'Hillary'Ceiling fans sold at Home Depot recalled after blades detachHouse votes to override Trump's veto of $740 billion defense billFDA considers lifting restrictions on blood donations by gay and bi menIkea tiny homes can help fight climate change by giving small footprints a big toeholdThe best Latin American and Latino movies and docs — all available for streamingMajor climate change measures included in Covid aid bill'Mama Gloria' celebrates a Black transgender elder's resilience and joyActivist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of YearLeBron James wins AP Male Athlete of Year awardThe battle for more Covid aid is far from over. Biden, Democrats have plans.Lori Loughlin released from prison after serving 2 months for role in college admissions scandalNovavax starts late-stage trial of Covid vaccine in the U.S.Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan jailed for 'provoking trouble' with Wuhan reportingInsecure wheels: Police turn to car data to destroy suspects' alibisArchaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii2 women arrested after hosting 200-person 'makeshift bar' party in New Jersey'Drag Explosion': The 'fabulousness and defiance' of '90s dragLoujain al-Hathloul, Saudi women's rights activist, sentenced to nearly 6 years in prisonRelief is coming: Trump backtracks and signs Covid aid into lawA new round of Covid stimulus checks is coming. Here's what you can expect.'Hellish': Covid deaths have struck younger Latinos. Here's the economic, social fallout.Biden will inherit hundreds of toxic waste Superfund sites, with climate threats looming'I would never go back': Horrors grow in Ethiopia's conflictTrump's tyranny proved America isn't immune to authoritarianism. But we can survive it.Suspect in Nashville Christmas morning explosion died in the blast, investigators sayIn reversal, Trump signs spending bill, unlocking Covid aid and averting shutdownFox's 'Masked Dancer' doubles down on zany 'Masked Singer' strategyWest Virginia fire that killed National Guard member was arson, fire marshal saysU.S. Army sergeant in custody after shooting at Illinois bowling alley leaves 3 deadBaseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81Police at Nashville blast credit divine intervention, say RV played 'Downtown' before explodingDoctor uses allergy autoinjector to stem his own reaction to Moderna Covid-19 vaccineJon Huber, pro wrestler known as Brodie Lee and Luke Harper, dies at 41HBO Max's 'Wonder Woman 1984' stars a Trump-y villain, Gal Gadot's charm and a garbled message'Club kid' killer Michael Alig dies at 54Meet the Press - December 27, 2020Hundreds of Syrian refugees flee Lebanon camp as tents torchedVaccinations begin for 450 million in Europe as fears grow about new coronavirus variantDemocrats promise Biden-era abortion showdown over Hyde AmendmentCan public transportation survive the pandemic? Experts warn of 'death spiral'Food banks sound alarm on child hunger as Covid crisis drags onMy mother's death isn't something I survived. It's something I'm still living through.Dancing pallbearers, the Mike Pence fly and pretty best friends: Here are the top memes of 2020Covid-19 wasn't the only medical story this year. Here's what you missed in 2020.2 brothers were separated in an Iraqi jail. Now one believes he's found the other.THINKing about how we survived one of the worst years ever — and what happens nextAt least 7 killed in knife attack in northeastern China, state media reportsMan wearing Trump mask, Santa Claus hat and beard, shoots brother-in-law, police say1 killed, 5 injured in Massachusetts shooting during music video filmingBiden calls on Trump to sign Covid bill as government shutdown nearsFBI searching suburban Nashville home in connection with Christmas Day explosionWoman survives after vehicle goes over San Francisco beach cliffGingerbread monolith delights San Francisco on Christmas DayHundreds of migrants freezing in heavy snow in Bosnia campOldest Pearl Harbor veteran to have post office named for himUtah football player Ty Jordan, Pac-12 offensive freshman of the year, diesTrump again calls for $2,000 checks as Covid aid bill remains in fluxJudge delays execution of only woman on U.S. death rowZoomification of society: Tech's influence (and necessity) was impossible to ignore in 2020Tougher rules begin for millions in U.K. as new coronavirus variant spreads around the worldGeorge Blake, last in line of Cold War spies who betrayed Britain, dies at 98Covid didn't cancel our Christmas in London. Boris Johnson's lack of leadership did.Air Canada Boeing 737-8 Max jet forced to divert after engine shut down with mechanical issueIn pursuing historic climate change agenda, Biden may find surprising allyShoe repair stores used to be a good way to make a living. Then, the pandemic sent corporate workers home.Multiple explosions target police in Kabul leaving at least 4 deadNetflix's 'Bridgerton' from Shonda Rhimes loves sex as much as it loves costume changes5 killed in Arkansas in suspected homicide on Christmas DayFamily hopeful for answers about murder of Calab Luckett four years after he was killed on Christmas Day in 2016Duke women call it quits on basketball season because of CovidNashville police investigating 'intentional' Christmas morning vehicle explosion'One Night in Miami,' directed by Regina King, is an Oscar favorite. Here's why.In official Christmas Day message, Trump barely mentions Covid; Biden talks of pandemic's painBritish army helps clear backlog of 4,000 virus-stranded truck drivers at borderErdogan says Turkey wants better ties with Israel, talks continuePope warns against vaccine nationalism as Christians celebrate subdued ChristmasThe U.K.-E.U. trade deal might mean the British can stop talking about BrexitBook bestsellers 2020: Most purchased books we coveredChristmas has always been about finding hope amid awfulness. This year isn't different.Your brain on cortisol: Why overstressed gray matter is leading us astray in lockdownAll U.K. air travelers to U.S. need negative Covid tests as mutant virus emerges, CDC saysPair of Nazi headstones with swastikas removed from U.S. national cemetery in Texas'No other case like this': 3-year-old in Missouri had stroke after Covid diagnosis, doctors sayUPS employee confessed to fatally attacking co-worker found stabbed in truck, warrant saysInvestor sues video game studio over buggy 'Cyberpunk 2077'Ohio police chief recommends firing Columbus officer who fatally shot Andre HillCreek Fire forces Christmas Eve evacuations north of San DiegoKevin Spacey releases new Christmas Eve video, offers support to people strugglingMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold for $22 millionKentucky family loses 3 members to Covid-19 in weeks before ChristmasPelosi says House to vote on bigger stimulus payments after GOP blocks increaseParents convicted in 'balloon boy' hoax pardoned by Colorado governorCalifornia tops 2 million coronavirus cases as officials fear holiday surgeChristmas storm moves east, bringing snow, high winds and heavy rainU.S. air travel reached post-March peak on day before Christmas Eve, TSA data showsBritain and European Union strike last-minute post-Brexit trade dealFeral pigs flummox Puerto Rico, invading communities and reproducing rapidlyI banned Christmas from my home in favor of Hanukkah. Now I'm welcoming both.Where is Santa? Track his journey across the globe with NORAD's Santa trackerHow a gay chorus is using American Sign Language to keep holiday spirit alivePixar's animated movie 'Soul' is about 'what makes us us,' says actress Alice BragaBritish royals, and a few actors, offer up festive cheer on Christmas EveChristmas comes early for Trump allies with more pardonsFor Afro-Latina supermodel Joan Smalls, Puerto Rico and family are 'my safe haven'Silicon Valley's hunger problems grow during a time of record profitsTrump's pardon of Blackwater contractors convicted of massacre greeted with derision, griefCourt orders release of man charged in Daniel Pearl killingChina launches antitrust investigation into tech giant AlibabaTrump vetoing the Covid stimulus bill could be disastrous. But signing it is only the first step.In Netflix's 'Bridgerton,' Shonda Rhimes reinvents how to present race in a period pieceMan admits to fatally shooting elephant seal on California beach, faces prison termTrump pardons Roger Stone, Paul Manafort, Charles Kushner and othersCovid-19 patient kills fellow Covid-19 patient in California hospital, officials sayIran behind pro-Trump 'hit list' of U.S. election officials, FBI says$13 billion SNAP boost is one of the best deals in latest Covid aid package. Here's why.Ohio mayor calls fatal police shooting of Black man a 'stunning disregard for life' after body camera footage released'Slower than expected': Covid vaccines are not being given as quickly as projectedSelena honored with Grammy's Lifetime Achievement AwardAx-wielding vandal smashes windows of North Dakota senator's Fargo officeRebecca Luker, Tony-nominated Broadway star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 59Trump threw a wrench into Covid relief. What could happen next?Second top Black female Google employee says she was recently oustedFox Business host Maria Bartiromo interviewed animal activist posing as Smithfield Foods CEOTrump vetoes military spending bill, setting up standoff with GOP lawmakersNetflix's 'The Midnight Sky' is a science-fiction epic with ominous, apocalyptic undertones5 killed in New York after vehicle crashes into car full of teenagers while evading policeCustomers fight surprise charges as online subscriptions surge'They're just irreplaceable': Why Grace Young is fighting to save Chinese restaurantsU.K. supermodel Stella Tennant dies at 50'A New York Christmas Wedding': Holiday film takes on 'queerness, ethnicity and culture''Covid conga line': Republicans in NYC criticized for maskless holiday dance partyAirlines to bring back thousands of workers if aid bill signedPrehistoric 'swamp king' crocodile of Australia was over 16 feet long, new study saysDozens of anti-gay groups are making money off Amazon's charity platformBiden introduces his education secretary nominee, Miguel CardonaChristmas week winter storm will bring snow, high winds and heavy rainRobert Rodríguez's Netflix movie, 'We Can Be Heroes' showcases mission to 'tell our stories'Google told its scientists to 'strike a positive tone' in AI research, documents showActor Kirk Cameron hosts another caroling event to protest California stay-at-home orderFamilies of Covid victims in Italy take government to courtTrump pardon list including Blackwater and GOP allies clashes with federal execution spreePandemic forces holiday office parties to go virtualHealth care workers have sacrificed their lives fighting Covid. It's unclear how many have died.U.S. teen jailed in Cayman Islands for breaking Covid protocols receives reduced sentenceSome NYSE operations to return to remote work amid case surgeGiant iceberg heading toward South Atlantic island breaks upWeekly jobless claims fall to 803,000Trump pardons former campaign adviser George Papadopoulos, ex-GOP congressmen and othersGov't agrees to buy additional 100 million doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccineDominion worker Eric Coomer sues Trump campaign and conservative mediaTrump issues over a dozen pardons, blasts Covid relief billLatino members of Congress skip big Nochebuena gatherings, urge Americans to do the sameCovid variant fears: Gridlock grips U.K.'s southeast as truckers stranded at borderCoronavirus vaccines are not being given as quickly as projected'It's been shattering': Heartache and hope in America's Black churches3 police officers shot dead in France during domestic violence callThe mental health toll of being a 'model minority' in 2020Wildfires fueled by climate change threaten toxic Superfund sitesNORAD is tracking Santa. Why aren't we tracking our government's complicity in Santa's lies?Why Biden nominee Miguel Cardona should make sure facial recognition stays out of schoolsCongress passes coronavirus relief bill, but Trump criticizes dealTrump blasts Covid relief bill just passed by Congress, demands changes'He understands the challenges': Latinos praise Miguel Cardona, Biden's education secretary pickBiden nominates Dr. Miguel Cardona as education secretaryTrump claims Israel-Morocco deal brings peace, but in reality it could spark warMan who fell ill on United flight from Florida died of Covid-19, coroner confirmsBody camera video released in fatal Texas police shooting of Joshua FeastOhio mayor wants officer fired for not turning on camera during fatal police shootingKilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, residents asked to stay indoorsPick of Alex Padilla for senator in California cheered as a 'milestone' for LatinosChicago police video of Anjanette Young should shock America. It doesn't shock Chicago.As Trump meets with QAnon influencers, the conspiracy's adherents beg for dictatorshipCalifornia police investigate if 'mom influencer' made false kidnap report on Latino coupleHoliday church gathering in North Carolina leads to 97 Covid cases and countingU.S. sues Walmart, accusing it of fueling opioid crisisPolice apologize after handcuffing Black man they thought was credit card thief at Virginia mallBiden rips Trump over 'irrational downplaying' of massive Russia hackIt's not just Covid relief: Smokey Bear, horse racing and the Dalai Lama included in government funding billThe 5 best champagnes of 2020 to celebrate New Year's EveN. Carolina wedding venue denies lesbian couple, citing 'Christian values'Alex Padilla to fill Kamala Harris' seat as first Latino senator to represent CaliforniaFormer Rep. Katie Hill sues ex-husband, Daily Mail, Redstate.com over 'nonconsensual porn'Federal prosecutor overseeing Giuliani and Bannon investigations to stay onWhy the Russian hack is so significant, and why it's close to a worst-case scenarioWashington quarterback Dwayne Haskins apologizes for maskless strip club visitWhat scientists still want to know about the new coronavirus variant in the U.K.Decade after 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal, a 'hurtful' legacy remainsFlorida Gators star Keyontae Johnson to be released from hospital after on-court collapseBiden aides weighing boosting vaccine production with Defense Production ActVideos show massive fire after truck flips on New York highway, exploding propane tanksEuropean Union throws isolated Britain a lifeline over coronavirus border closuresWhite Christmas? Maybe. Winter storm will also bring wet and windy weather across the U.S.Senators ask Justice Department watchdog to investigate federal executions under TrumpAfro-Latinos in Latin America, Caribbean is the focus of this travel showBlack people in Air Force more often investigated, punishedFauci, other top health officials receive Moderna Covid-19 vaccine on cameraCongress passes bill to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housingCovid pandemic turned 2020 into deadliest year in U.S. history, CDC findsL.A. county reverses ban, allows churches to hold indoor services as California struggles to contain Covid surgeAs U.K. faces mutant virus surge over Christmas, experts warn U.S.: 'It's coming'Migrant women file class-action lawsuit for alleged medical abuse at ICE detention centerRachel Zoe's 9-year-old son hospitalized after falling from ski lift in ColoradoIjeoma Oluo on why it's time for white male mediocrity to lose its powerNFL hall-of-famer Kevin Greene dies at 58Israel set for snap election as budget deadline nearsTrump-directed email criticizes McConnell, includes polling graphicPandemic relief finally on the way as Congress passes $900B Covid aid billCompanies lobby to get their workers first in line for vaccineBiden called Trump 'Putin's puppy.' The president-elect may put Moscow on a tighter leash.After permit approved for whites-only church, small Minnesota town insists it isn't racist'Great Conjunction': Earthlings treated to rare alignment of Jupiter and SaturnHow to talk to parents about race if you're adopted or multiracialInside the chaotic first days of the effort to vaccinate AmericaWhat's in the Covid relief bill? Democrats and Republicans in Congress claim wins'Promising Young Woman' demands to know why we protect so-called promising young menThree Colorado avalanche deaths prompt warnings about backcountrySoldier held in death of Fort Drum corporal who was found shot, buried under snow'Historic moment': Congress passes legislation to create national Latino museumTwo passengers leave plane by emergency slide before takeoff from NYCCovid infection makes in-person doctor exams dangerous. But patients are more than data points.2 men accused of shooting up California strip club after refusing to wear masks face life in prisonFeds have discussed making a legal request for Giuliani's electronic communications, say two sources2 dead after small plane crashes after takeoff near DallasMan charged with murder in connection to 1988 kidnapping of Michaela Garecht three decades after she vanished from California supermarketFamily pleads for safe return of New York woman who's been missing since OctoberWhite House task force kept airport Covid screeners in place despite known risk of infection, sources sayDozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on math examFlorida data scientist who says she was ousted over COVID numbers sues stateNew and Notable: New products from Burst, Bowflex, Echelon and moreHouse Democrats are endangered if the party doesn't adopt a key GOP tacticEducators saved him during a tough childhood. Now he's Missouri's teacher of the year.Biden receives Covid-19 vaccine, praises Trump's 'Operation Warp Speed'Warehouse workers pushed to their limit as holiday orders — and coronavirus cases — surgeTrailblazing country singer-songwriter K.T. Oslin dies at age 78Elton John's husband reflects on relationship in anniversary post with throwback picsBarr: No special counsel needed on election fraud or Hunter BidenHarris rallies for Georgia Democrats Ossoff and Warnock, tells voters to overcome suppression effortsTreasury also hacked in suspected Russian campaign, Mnuchin saysRobert E. Lee statue removed from U.S. CapitolPennsylvania student said she suffered heart failure at age 20 after mild case of CovidFire truck rushing to blaze crashes into Brooklyn building, injuring 6Day-to-day Covid decisions are a complicated balancing act. These two families show how.House Democrats seek CDC, HHS documents on Trump administration Covid responseAriana Grande announces engagement, shows ring on InstagramEx-Tuskegee Airman Alfred Thomas Farrar dies at age 99Backcountry skiing — and equipment — see surge in interest as ski resorts limit crowdsAre new coronavirus strains cause for concern?Honduras' hurricane losses total $1.9 billion, far below government estimate, U.N. saysThousands of voters registered for the Georgia Senate races. Who benefits?Britain cut off by Canada and others as new Covid strain spreadsU.K. finds 2 men guilty of manslaughter in deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrantsAs census deadline looms, experts warn rushing count will come at great costElliot Page thanks fans for 'love and support' after coming out as transgenderFamily of U.S. teen jailed in Cayman Islands for breaking Covid protocols asks Trump for helpTesla joins S&P 500 with shares falling over 4 percentMany will be missing from holiday tables this year. Traditions help with coping.Apple temporarily closes California stores as virus cases mountAmazon closes New Jersey warehouse after workers test positive for coronavirusCongress reaches deal on $900 billion Covid-19 relief packageCongress finally reaches Covid relief deal, fear grows over new virus strainBirx travels, family visits highlight pandemic safety perilsBiden looks to Susan Rice to elevate low-profile Domestic Policy CouncilLatest on coronavirus stimulus package and new strain foundPhiladelphia didn't learn from what happened to MOVE. We must not repeat that history.Covid live updates: Latest on rising cases and the Covid-19 stimulus packageCDC advisory group: Older adults, front-line essential workers to get Covid vaccine nextCongress inches closer to deal on Covid relief package after clearing major hurdleKansas City Star apologizes for decades of racist coverage'Chosen families' ruptured: How Covid-19 hit an LGBTQ lifelineTrump discussed naming Sidney Powell special counsel during White House meetingKamala Harris faces challenging dynamics in White House full of longtime Biden alliesApparent social media stunt leads to more than a dozen arrests in MiamiComedian Eddie Izzard gets wave of support for using she/her pronounsFirst shipments of Moderna vaccine roll out, a new weapon in U.S. Covid-19 responseWhat scientists know about the coronavirus variant spreading in the U.K.Fauci tells kids not to worry, he gave Santa Claus the Covid-19 vaccineMeet the Press - December 20, 2020In Senate runoffs, organizers confront familiar challenge: Georgia's strict election rulesRomney: Trump has 'blind spot' on Russia in face of hacking 'invasion'Did Biden win by a little or a lot? The answer is ... yes.Mistrust, disinformation among Latinos on Covid vaccine worries Hispanic doctorsRecall effort against California governor an attempt to 'destabilize the political system,' analysts sayA 'godsend' or not 'worth the effort'? Monoclonal antibodies divide overwhelmed Covid doctorsRacism is rampant on Omegle. Teens are working to hold racist trolls accountable.At least 9 dead as car bomb rocks Afghanistan's capital, KabulMental health care has become even more crucial with the traumas of 2020 — but resources are stretched thinCovid, quarantine and closures are creating a hierarchy of grievance. We need compassion.Trump's election circus is over. Is Trump TV next for America's reality star president?'SNL' mocks Pence as 'the guy who let Covid spread everywhere'Inmate died of leukemia after pleading for help, federal lawsuit claimsAlleged pedophile, white supremacist arrested in kidnapping of 12-yr-old girlBoston sergeant placed on leave as videos of George Floyd protests prompt investigationsFormer Mississippi Gov. William Winter dies at 97General sorry for 'miscommunication' over vaccine shipmentsTrump downplays Russian hack in first comments on massive breach, implicates ChinaJim Carrey to stop impersonating Joe Biden on 'Saturday Night Live'Watchdog report on NYPD protest response first step in long road to meaningful change, experts sayUnited Airlines warns passengers of exposure after possible Covid-related death on flightBiden transition team criticizes cooperation from PentagonModeling agent Jean Luc Brunel charged with rape of a minor in Jeffrey Epstein probeMillions forced to cancel Christmas as 'new variant' of coronavirus spreads in U.K.'Immediate need': State, local govts decry being left out of Covid aid billCoronavirus updates: Covid cases rise and Moderna vaccine authorizedContact tracers connect those exposed to crucial social services'Like a war zone': Prison that freed Paul Manafort early now ravaged by CovidA $20,000 fee to change a wedding date? New bill aims to protect people from 'bad actor catering halls'Ohio University basketball standout overcomes tragedy and HS career on bench en route to stardomMissouri grandma died from Covid: 'She was the mouse that could fight the lion'Trump's toilet obsession is a metaphor for years of flushing climate progress down the drainThe year in young Asian Americans doing the political organizing that campaigns didn'tHappy holidays! Socially distanced celebrations are a gift to queer families like mine10 years after Arab Spring, autocratic regimes hold the upper handRockets hit U.S.'s Bagram Airfield base in AfghanistanSecretary of State Pompeo says hack was 'pretty clearly' RussianTrump admin says it is shuttering last 2 consulates in RussiaCongress stumbles over Covid relief and passes two-day bill to avert shutdownFDA grants emergency authorization to Moderna's Covid-19 vaccineStanford apologizes to doctors after protests erupt over botched vaccine rolloutCovid vaccine and mask conspiracies succeed when they appeal to identity and ideologyNorth Carolina woman desperate to know what happened to mother who never returned from Christmas shopping in 2001South Asian women immigrants, some on Covid front lines, left unable to work by Trump adminChicago mayor says attempt to block video of raid on Anjanette Young's home 'a mistake'5 best gifts under $20 to give from Amazon, Sephora and moreMichigan man released from prison after spending 38 years wrongly locked up on arson chargeSuspected Russian hack: Was it an epic cyber attack or spy operation?'Greenland' star Morena Baccarin: Hope 'is something people need right now'The Week in Pictures: Santa's feline helpers and East Coast blizzardFor Native Americans, Rep. Haaland's nomination as interior secretary signals a new startColorado tries new way to punish rogue copsA catchy, Spanglish version of 'Georgia on My Mind' calls on Latinos to vote in the runoffsEx-Rochester police chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude deathNortheast just got hit by a historic snowstorm. Could a white Christmas be next?Deb Haaland becoming interior secretary is a chance to fix an agency that acts with contemptCalifornia mother and daughter who vanished a year ago may have been kidnappedHomeless but hidden, some Americans families are disqualified from crucial aidTwin sisters on front lines contract Covid; only one survivesMap: Turnout surged in 2020. See the numbers where you live.Baseball's recognition of Negro Leagues 'long overdue' to heirs and supportersConfederate flag banned from being sold or displayed on state property in New YorkPence receives Covid vaccine in televised appearance, hails 'medical miracle'The FDA wants to get rid of its rules governing the identity of French dressingWall Street braces for trading surge as Tesla joins S&P 500Vanessa Bryant slams lawsuit from mom seeking supportHuman rights group denounces police in Peru of abuses after protesters' deathsTelevision Academy Foundation elects its first Latino chairCongress passes a bipartisan bill that actually fights corruption. How did that happen?California activates 'mass fatality' program as Covid cases and deaths climbFor many Sikh Americans, India's new farm laws hit close to homeThe Pentagon has sat on racial discrimination survey data for yearsSupreme Court throws out challenge to Trump census plan to exclude undocumented immigrantsNew York man freed from car after a snow plow buried him under 4 feet of snowSony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store after backlashBoris Johnson worries experts with his Christmas Covid respiteMost of the changes in travel will likely continue beyond Covid-19, experts sayRock's future is in Latin America. Here's why, says Oscar-winning musician Gustavo SantaolallaSuspected Russian hacking campaign hit over 40 organizations, Microsoft saysNYPD used excessive force during George Floyd protests, city investigation findsTexas doctors in rural hotspots left out in cold on vaccineSay goodbye to 2020, a historic and consequential year in politicsUnmasking mental illness and addiction in a post-pandemic worldSweden's king says 'we have failed' over Covid-19, as deaths mountA second vaccine offers hope as places like Southern California run out of ICU beds8 nuns at Wisconsin convent die of Covid in past week, 4 on same dayGovernors complain Covid-19 vaccine shipments being cut, feds say not trueHuge traffic jam strands hundreds after heavy snowfall in JapanOcasio-Cortez passed over for Kathleen Rice on Energy and Commerce CommitteeDoctors blame right-wing media for eroding trust during pandemicLatest on Covid vaccine distribution and second stimulus checksFreed Nigerian schoolboys arrive back home a week after abductionBisexual men more prone to eating disorders than gay or straight men, study findsTrump's White House lawyers are trying to stop a last-minute impeachment repeatEnergy Department says it was hacked in suspected Russian campaignWinter storm blasts Northeast with 3 feet of snow, leading to 7 deathsFDA advisers recommend Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, bringing second vaccine closer to realityEarly voting changes in Georgia counties are suppressing turnout, advocates warnJeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett actor in original 'Star Wars' trilogy, dies at 75Tom Cruise rant on Covid rules was the right message delivered in the worst possible wayMap: Coronavirus travel restrictions by stateFeds bust drug ring they say used fraternities to supply students at UNC and DukeHundreds of thousands of chickens die in Florida barn firePete Buttigieg's faith was as much a part of his profile as being LGBT. Is it a model for others?Biden selects Deb Haaland as interior secretary, Michael Regan as EPA chiefFacebook and Apple are in a fight. Your browsing history is in the middle.These Athleta running tights are made for (most) winter workoutsBlack family in Texas says cars set on fire, 'Trump 20' painted on house due to BLM signDevice used to measure blood oxygen can give misleading information to Black patients, study findsArgentina to add more transgender people to labor forceBiden advisers warn Trump mass vaccine timeline may be too optimisticModeling agent Jean Luc Brunel arrested in Paris in Epstein probeGoogle hit with its third antitrust lawsuit since October6 men indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governorStanding Rock Sioux elder who helped preserve Lakota language succumbs to Covid2 dead after roof collapses in Louisiana salt mineCongressional leaders putting 'finishing touches' on Covid relief deal as funding deadline nearsShark bites Florida man who walked home profusely bleedingGay couples face added hurdle when trying to start a family: Insurance policiesSouth Asian, Chinese New Yorkers among the hardest hit by Covid, study showsTrump vows to veto defense bill that Congress sent himSnowplow hits and kills Pennsylvania man, 63, during stormWhy Harry Shum Jr. thinks representation doesn't always have to center on race2020 was the year the jobs went away. But when will they come back?SEC charges investment app Robinhood with misleading customersMaradona's body 'must be conserved,' court rules12 best Latino books of 2020: Books to read by Hispanic authorsVirginia GOP censures lawmaker who officiated gay weddingPfizer vaccine vials hold some extra doses — experts say that's normalPutin says he has yet to receive Russian-made vaccineIn quest to find birth family, woman makes 'life-altering' discovery: She's a princessCovid job losses devastate domestic workers, who are largely unseenIs it time for a 9/11-style commission to study the nation's Covid response?Sesame Street unveils Rohingya Muppets to help kids overcome 'unthinkable horrors'Weekly initial jobless claims rose to 885,000 last weekFrance's Macron tests positive for Covid-19, U.S. sees deadliest day and a snow day in the NortheastFrench President Emmanuel Macron has contracted coronavirusDec. 17 Coronavirus updates: Total reported U.S. cases top 17 millionWHO says Beijing welcomes Covid-19 investigators trip to ChinaAnti-vaccination groups target local media after social media crackdownsThe CDC banned evictions for those affected by Covid. Why are tenants being thrown out on the street?The Covid-19 vaccine is safe — and scarce. That makes it ripe for the black market.Snow piling up as 'serious storm' takes aim at East CoastAmbulance services receive federal aid after nearing 'breaking point'California police department held superspreader event, community groups sayTexas couple of 30 years die of Covid-19 within minutes of each other while holding handsDuke coach Mike Krzyzewski's Covid comments court controversy — but he's rightDirect cash payments likely as lawmakers near Covid aid dealPence to publicly receive Covid vaccine on Friday, Biden as soon as next weekAfter Trump's toilet rant, efficiency standards rolled back on showers, laundry machinesHonda recalls 1.4M U.S. vehicles for software, other problemsCovid restrictions on religious institutions were discriminatory. The Supreme Court did its job.Tyson fires 7 after probe into managers betting if workers would get Covid-19 at Iowa plantSixty-nine percent of undocumented immigrant workers have jobs 'essential' to fighting Covid, says studyHealth experts warn of potential Covid-19 vaccine scam phone callsBehind Tom Cruise's apparent outburst, Covid-era anxieties and power imbalancesA profitable 'death trap': Sequel youth facilities raked in millions while accused of abusing children'Long overdue': Negro Leagues now part of Major League Baseball, stats counted in MLB records'Cabinet of firsts': Joe Biden touts Pete Buttigieg's historic nominationChicago mayor criticized after city lawyers try to suppress video of botched police raid'I do not feel safe': Kansas GOP mayor resigns after threats over backing mask mandateBest last-minute gifts 2020: Best last-minute holiday gift ideasMassachusetts accuses stock trading app Robinhood of predatory marketingCommunity is crucial for pregnant Black women with heart risksLizzo's detox videos shouldn't be used to judge her but to think critically about detox cultureAlleged mobster pleads guilty to assaulting 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star's husbandAlaska health care worker had severe allergic reaction to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccineTexas and nine other U.S. states sue Google for abusing market powerChinese space probe returns to Earth with samples from the moon'Jeopardy!' contestant makes history as 1st out transgender winnerIn final meeting of Trump administration, Fed gets the last word on 20209 best women's winter coats 2020: Best winter jackets for womenOhio man who pretended to be missing Timmothy Pitzen sentenced to prisonMan charged with DUI in box truck collision with bicyclists that killed 5 near Las VegasAir pollution listed as cause of 9-year-old’s death in U.K.Biden introduces Buttigieg as his nominee to lead the Department of TransportationDon't eat 'cannibal sandwich,' 'tiger meat' dishes of raw beef, Wisconsin officials warnBlack Buddhists explore healing and liberation in new anthology2-year-old Indiana boy dies after accidentally shooting himself, police sayFrom scandals to retirement, these CEOs made waves in 2020Legendary and terrifying: 'Ma Rainey' cast recall Chadwick Boseman's final roleHow the pandemic threatens to destroy America's three remaining JapantownsMan with ties to terror group indicted in alleged plot to stage 9/11-style attackSupreme Court to consider limits on student athlete compensationDemocrats appeal to Biden: Abolish the death penalty on Day OneMexico's president will nominate his education minister as next U.S. ambassador'Historic': Chile reserves seats for Indigenous representatives ahead of rewriting ConstitutionU.S. brands Vietnam, Switzerland as currency manipulators'Don't be afraid': In Puerto Rico, respiratory therapist gets first Covid vaccineFlorida Gators star Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed on court, is in 'stable condition,' speakingBlackrock makes climate change central to its investment strategy for 2021Retail sales plunged in November, as shoppers stayed home amid rising Covid casesAs other GOP lawmakers move on, Georgia's senators are stuck fighting the last warBitcoin hits $20,000, an irresistible investment in an unstable economyRestaurants worry bipartisan coronavirus deal is cutting them outPath cleared for a second vaccine, McConnell congratulates Biden and Northeast braces for major snowstormTom Cruise reportedly recorded berating 'Mission Impossible' crew over Covid protocolsSuspect arrested in shooting that left 3 dead at Texas car dealership, buildingDec. 16 Coronavirus updates: Fauci predicts U.S. herd immunity by mid-2021Germany enters harder lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new highCovid-19 vaccines are being hoarded by rich countries — poor ones are missing outWhite House counsel's office warned Trump not to fire Chris WrayTrump's 'America First' policies leave Biden with major China and Russia (and other) problemsMcConnell congratulates Biden on his victory as more Republicans abandon Trump's fightMcConnell says Senate won't leave until Covid aid is passedDeath penalty at historic lows despite federal resumption of capital punishmentMacKenzie Scott gives away $4.1 billion in pandemic charity spreeCalifornia orders thousands of body bags as Covid death toll growsMinnesota frees man serving life in child's 2002 deathDr. Jill Biden deserves her title. Saying otherwise demeans teachers and community colleges.At Georgia rally, Biden touts Ossoff and Warnock, while slamming GOP candidatesBiden to nominate Pete Buttigieg for transportation secretaryBiggest snowstorm in years on track to bury parts of the Northeast in up to 2 feet of snowUber has offloaded its Elevate unit, but flying taxis are still taking offWhy Biden should get rid of student debt — with or without CongressFormer Houston police captain charged with attacking man falsely accused of voter fraudFacebook says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Africa and Middle EastCanadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard arrested on federal sex trafficking chargesModerna's vaccine is highly effective, FDA says, clearing way for second vaccineParents face charges after renting party bus for their child's 14th birthday, police sayWashington town hosts large anti-mask rallyBill Barr was a historically bad attorney general. His resignation shouldn't rehabilitate him.Presence vs. representation: Report breaks down LGBTQ visibility on TVMexico's president one of last world leaders to formally congratulate BidenShe wants out. He's not sure. Hong Kong splits apart as China tightens its grip.Lizzo responds to backlash for sharing smoothie detox: 'Big girls do whatever u want with your bodies'Gabrielle Union on stepdaughter Zaya feeling outed by social media photoE.U. announces new rules that could force breakups and hefty fines for Big TechFDA authorizes first at-home, over-the-counter Covid testGeorgia family, including 78-year-old grandmother, jumps to safety from third-floor window during fireBest robot mops 2020: Shop from iRobot, Ecovacs and moreCongressional Hispanic Caucus urges Congress to vote on national Latino museum in spending billCovid is having a devastating impact on children — and the vaccine won't fix everythingSupreme Court sides with houses of worship in Colorado, New Jersey, on coronavirus restrictionsHow Asian American 1st-time voters who helped flip GOP district are mobilizing for Georgia runoffBiden inauguration to feature scaled-back ceremony and festivities, organizers sayPornhub crackdown by credit card companies cuts off sex workers' livelihoods2-year-old boy abandoned outside Mississippi Goodwill with a notePrince Harry and Meghan Markle to produce podcasts through exclusive deal with SpotifyHe's why Cleveland came to be called the Indians. How should they honor him?Sick Santa and Mrs. Claus may have exposed 50 Georgia kids to CovidReporting Do No HarmHungary amends constitution to redefine family, effectively banning gay adoptionMeet some of the first Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine2020 likely to end up hottest year on recordElectoral College Monday was the Trump presidency in a nutshellVisionaries: Meet the innovators reshaping business and philanthropy'It's an economic war' — Warren Buffett urges Congress to extend PPP for small businessesU.K. plans big fines for online companies over harmful contentFirst U.S. vaccines, Electoral College affirms Biden win and Barr is outU.S. sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian S-400 defense systemJapan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for dismembering 9 victimsACA open enrollment ends today. Is it reaching the right people?Dec. 15 Coronavirus updates: Health care workers among first to receive vaccinePutin finally recognizes that Biden won presidential electionCovid stimulus bill held hostage by McConnell over corporate 'get out of jail free' cardsNow that we have a Covid vaccine, we can't let immigration politics trump public healthDriver yells anti-Semitic slurs, assaults man during Hanukkah celebration in KentuckyGeorgia man who lied to employer about having Covid pleads guiltyAfter Electoral College cements win, Biden unleashes scathing attack on Trump's refusal to concedeA 'moral and ethical struggle': California nurses threaten Christmas Eve strike over work conditionsCaterers at finance guru Dave Ramsey's holiday party told not to wear masks, complaint saysGoogle delays return to office, announces plan to test 'flexible work week'Family, friends hold on to hope for safe return of Texas woman Ashley Lucas who went missing after she left for job in FloridaAnn Reinking, Tony winner and star of Broadway's 'Chicago,' dies at 71As China eclipses the U.S. economy, here's what Biden can do that Trump didn't: Ask for helpAttorney General William Barr to depart administration, Trump announcesRussian hacking campaign highlights supply chain vulnerabilitiesMichigan congressman leaving GOP over Trump's attempt to overturn electionA 'constant flow' of vaccine: Pfizer's Covid-19 shots begin massive rolloutTony Pham, interim director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to step downBest mesh Wi-Fi routers 2020: How to buy a mesh Wi-Fi systemPotential nor'easter threatens to exacerbate shipping delays, Postal Service and retailers warnCongress reaches make-or-break week on coronavirus relief, with deal elusiveCleveland Indians to change team name after 2021 baseball seasonGoogle suffers outage for users around the worldCovid 'D-Day': ICU nurse in New York among first in country to receive vaccinationMemorial pet gifts 2020: Pet remembrance and sympathy giftsCovid treatment access for Trump cronies cures them while regular Americans dieFauci predicts 'herd immunity' for U.S. by late spring or early summer2 Pennsylvania deputies reassigned after they're photographed maskless in restaurantA snowstorm is forecast to blanket the Northeast this weekMichael Jackson estate wins appeal in lawsuit over HBO's 'Leaving Neverland'Little Mix member Jesy Nelson leaving group to focus on mental health, 'reinvest' in selfNew genetic variant of coronavirus found in U.K.Dec. 14 Coronavirus updates: First federally approved vaccine administeredFor Black pastors, calling out racism is standard. It's become a weapon for Warnock's opponent.In 'victory' for LGBTQ families, Supreme Court denies Indiana birth certificate caseEdgardo del Villar, a Telemundo news anchor, dies of cancer at 51Australian woman falls to her death while snapping picture from famous cliffBolivia approves first same-sex union following legal battleLifetime movie with Chinese American family tackles perpetual foreigner stereotypeFor Argentina's government, economic wins and losses in its first yearIran's ballistic missile program is non-negotiable, President Hassan Rouhani saysNew and Notable: Latest from Jupiter, Philips, Rails and moreIn Brazil, law students targeted disinformation—then faced backlashU.S. imposes sanctions against Iran over the 2007 abduction of former FBI agentRussian hackers breach U.S. government, targeting agencies, private companiesHospitals scramble to prioritize Covid vaccine for their workers. Who gets them first?Supreme Court puts off ruling on Trump census case to exclude undocumented immigrantsArtists, activists rush to save Black Lives Matter muralsU.K. to allow sexually active gay and bisexual men to donate bloodVideo shows volcano in Sicily erupting, spewing fiery lavaReddit buys TikTok rival DubsmashWhen a third of voters say Biden's win isn't legitimate, democracy is at riskTrump slows plan for White House staffers to get Covid vaccine earlyFirst U.S. Covid-19 vaccines set to arrive, Russian hackers and SNL portrays Dr. Fauci as a sex symbolCovid survivors may need heart screening before exercisingA year of loss, heartache, looming eviction — and rescuing itself — for ChinatownTrump-loving Texas Republicans one up one another with election and secession insanityWith a final push on judges, McConnell will cement a lasting legacy for TrumpMan killed after opening fire outside New York City cathedralJohn le Carré, legendary author of spy novels including 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,' diesBlack Lives Matter signs burned at D.C. churches; police investigate as possible hate crimesFormer adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo alleges he sexually harassed her 'for years'Florida star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after on-court collapseWhat the Electoral College vote means for Trump and BidenMeet the Press - December 13, 2020The 20 best LGBTQ books to gift this holiday seasonAfter a year of distancing, holiday trends look very differentU.K. and European Union to 'go the extra mile' after extending Brexit trade talks ... againFirst trucks with Covid-19 vaccine roll out of Pfizer plant in MichiganNIH director asks Americans to leave 'conspiracy theories' behind on vaccines and 'look at the facts'Delivery of first Covid-19 vaccines expected Monday12 Latino gifts for 2020 that support Latino-owned businessesManhunt continues for Tennessee inmates who escaped prison, kidnapped manHundreds of high school students kidnapped in Nigeria, gang in firefight with militaryRural doctors face vaccine distrust and conspiracies. They have a plan.Natalie Portman says that sexualized roles as a teen harmed her. When will Hollywood listen?Trump White House's Covid Christmas parties underscore a dangerous pandemic disconnectChurches, synagogues reimagine holiday services — and their messages of faithWho will replace Kamala Harris in the Senate? California governor weighs a shortlist of firsts'SNL' presents Fauci as sex symbol because 'I've been the only one saying facts'Protesters clash during rallies in Washington state and Washington, D.C.Man climbs onto wing of airplane before takeoff in Las VegasVanderbilt's Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to score in Power 5 footballDelivery of first Covid-19 vaccines expected MondayNYC's iconic 21 Club to close due to coronavirus pandemicCountry legend Charley Pride succumbs to Covid-19 complicationsUPDATE: Sanofi, GSK say COVID-19 shot won't be ready until late 2021FKA Twigs' lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf shows how racism makes it harder for a victim to leaveCarol Sutton, actor in 'Steel Magnolias' and 'Queen Sugar,' dies of Covid-19 at age 76Driver arrested after plowing into New York City protesters, injuring 6In Vanessa Guillén case, a Latino family's push for answers leads to military reformJerry Harris, star of Netflix's 'Cheer,' faces new charges in child pornography caseDisney+ is spending billions on sequels, reboots and remakes. But where are the new ideas?Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets supportFDA authorizes Pfizer vaccineThe war on cocoa: Hershey Co. accused of not upholding sustainability efforts in West AfricaAOC and 'the squad' are getting some company. Here's who is joining the team.Isolated by pandemic, Americans are sending more Christmas and holiday cards to stay in touchAlready struggling, the nation's rural hospitals face another challenge: for-profit ownersMany teens don't have sex. So why do older virgins so often feel ashamed?Anti-gay nonprofits, businesses received millions in Covid-19 aidDecades after her mom's pot conviction, a daughter fights for marijuana reparations in N.J.The U.S. sends Egypt billions in aid. Fearing 'extinction,' rights activists hope Biden will act.Black Chicagoans anxious about Covid-19 vaccine as historic hospital set to closeSupreme Court rejects Texas' effort to overturn election in fatal blow to Trump legal blitz to stop BidenFDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid vaccine for emergency use, major first step toward bringing pandemic to end5 dead after truck runs into group of bicyclists near Las VegasU.S. executes second federal inmate in as many daysRapper Lil Wayne pleads guilty to federal weapons chargeFalcons' Younghoe Koo faces redemption game, inspires othersFKA twigs files lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf, alleges 'relentless abuse'Google gift guide: Best gift ideas, from Baby Yoda to OculusSarah Palin urges Republicans to 'crush' the vote in Georgia Senate runoffsNetflix's 'The Prom' from Ryan Murphy is glittery, loud and wildly unsubtleEmail to Hunter Biden raises fresh questions about his tax dealings17 states and Trump join Texas' lawsuit. It's still a doomed Supreme Court stunt.Arizona ER doctor says he was punished for speaking out about ICU bed capacityThe Week in Pictures: A whale in New York and an Afghanistan homecomingCar strikes pedestrians during rush hour in New York City'We need hope': Latino Catholics commemorate Virgen de Guadalupe through virtual eventsFamily holds out hope for justice in 1974 murder of SUNY Cobleskill studentThe ghost of Christmas presents: Retailers forge a new path with pandemic-era holiday adsCovid outbreaks at 2 Washington nursing homes occurred after staff attended weddingBiden introduces Susan Rice, others for key administration posts'I am not afraid of the gas chamber': Codebreakers solve old Zodiac Killer cipherResearchers think they spotted new whale species off MexicoHow Netflix's 'The Prom' musical was inspired by Mike PenceFlorida football coach will be charged after video shows him allegedly hitting child playerAnne Frank memorial in Idaho defaced with Nazi swastikasCovid dating: A shopping guide to help you safely dateMexico proposes extending non-essential travel restrictions with U.S.The Texas lawsuit shows Republicans went from fighting Democrats to fighting democracyFacebook pushes back on antitrust lawsuitsNashville police arrest suspect in connection with highway murder of ICU nurseCongress passes military authorization, one-week funding bill to avert government shutdownHow Rita Moreno found dignity and strength in her 'West Side Story' roleBTS named Time's Entertainer of the YearRohingya widow seeks compensation from Myanmar government for death of her husband'Pose' star Indya Moore is spreading holiday cheer to trans youthWith demand for Clorox products up 500 percent, when can we expect to see wipes back on the shelves?Police bodycam shows raid at Florida home of scientist who said she was fired over Covid dataMexico's highest-ranking bishop backs Pope's support of civil unions for gay couplesJerry Falwell Jr. drops defamation suit against Liberty UniversityThere's a common thread in America's crises — a president who's not leadingExperts warn of low Covid vaccine trust among Black AmericansChadwick Boseman's role won't be recast in 'Black Panther' sequel, Marvel boss saysHe treated Houston's most desperate Covid patients. Then he became a victim.How to talk to your friends and family about Covid, vaccines and wearing masksArgentina's lower house passes bill legalizing abortionVaccines are on the way, but who should get them first? The Morning RundownU.K. businesses beg for Brexit deal with trade talks stuck days ahead of deadline'Songbird,' a movie filmed and set during the pandemic, is ready for its closeupPfizer vaccine nears authorization for useCovid data dashboard: See how your state comparesMap: How far are you from where a Covid vaccine is expected to be administered?Canada says citizens held in China have not been tried in case linked to HuaweiFour months that will decide America's futureCovid shattered my illusion of safety. America is exhausted — and angry.How to get a Covid vaccine: Everything we know, from cost to effectiveness'Help is on the way': How the U.S. will turn the tide of the pandemic in 2021Farmworkers, firefighters and flight attendants jockey for vaccine priorityHong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai reportedly charged under security lawFemale extremists in QAnon and ISIS are on the rise. We need a new strategy to combat them.Dec. 10 Coronavirus updates: Weekly initial jobless claims surge to 853,000Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies at 62Biden, Harris beat Trump again, this time as Time's 'Person of the Year'U.S. executes Brandon Bernard, who was 18 at the time of his crime, despite appealsDisney announces slate of new content, 86.8 million Disney+ subscribersChinese American WWII veterans honored with Congressional Gold MedalNational Latino museum vote blocked by Utah GOP Sen. Mike LeePfizer's Covid-19 vaccine receives key FDA panel recommendationHoped for northern lights in New England a 'big miss,' U.S. space forecaster says2 killed in Michigan home explosionMore than half the country has issued mask requirements. See if there's a mandate in your state.Coronavirus relief negotiations reach a breaking point with time running shortBiden picks longtime China critic Katherine Tai as top U.S. trade officialBiden defense pick means progressives may lose big by winning pressure campaignThe 9 best gifts for co-workers this holiday seasonSeveral top companies vow to hire a total of 1 million Black people over 10 years'Seditious abuse of judicial process': States fire back at Texas' Supreme Court election challengeCovid-19 took a toll on Latino businesses. Here's what could be ahead in 2021.Hunter Biden tax inquiry focused on Chinese business dealingsMore than 300 shark, ray species threatened with extinction, new report findsBeirut explosion: Lebanon's prime minister charged in connection with port blastRep. Omar, 'the squad' members have a to-do list for BidenAs the pandemic rages, local newspapers try to break through to readers69-year-old Black woman sues city, claims Texas police 'smashed' into home for 'no reason'Ellen DeGeneres announces she tested positive for Covid-19Clyburn says select subcommittee testimony shows political interference at CDCFlorida bird caught on video swallowing whole alligatorIn leaked recording, Biden says GOP used 'defund the police' to 'beat the living hell' out of DemocratsLocation, education propel Asian American income growth in U.S.2 workers still missing in wake of Ohio power plant collapsePuerto Rico water authority, an essential utility, returns to capital markets 8 years laterNatalie Portman says playing sexualized characters as a teenage actor made her 'afraid'How a Boston suburb corrected voter rights violations against Asian AmericansIsrael, Morocco agree to normalize relations in U.S.-brokered dealWorld's largest iceberg may strike island in South Atlantic this monthTrump's election fight includes over 50 lawsuits. It's not going well.Record number of LGBTQ candidates won in November, new data revealsBest home gyms and home gym systems, according to expertsBiden taps Susan Rice for domestic policy adviser, Denis McDonough for VA secretaryDaisy and Melinda Coleman's suicides lay bare how public attention can mask ongoing traumaWhy Tiffany Haddish turned down hosting the Grammys pre-telecastFewer Black kids getting flu shots, worrying CDC officialsAlicia Garza on 'defunding the police,' Biden and what's next for Black AmericansU.S. flew two bombers from Louisiana over the Persian Gulf to deter Iran, says militaryAs Senate runoffs draw near, Pompeo warns Georgia students of Chinese influence on U.S. campusesDoorDash and Airbnb cap off a record year for IPOsCaught on video: Explosion levels home in upstate New YorkFans celebrate 'Jeopardy!' contestant for shining light on bisexuality4-year-old rescued after falling down 44-foot Texas wellTrump touts a false narrative — and forces allies to come along for the lie5 big problems with Texas' bid to overturn Biden's win at the Supreme CourtWeekly initial jobless claims surge to 853,000 vs. 730,000 expectedTaylor Swift announces the release of new album 'Evermore'Best mouse 2020: 5 best mice for gaming, working and moreMore Latinos, Blacks hopeful since election, Pew survey findsChina slaps restrictions on travel to Hong Kong by some U.S. officialsBiden will travel to Georgia to boost Ossoff and Warnock in runoff electionsWorld Food Program receives Nobel Peace Prize in Covid-proof ceremonyPfizer's Covid-19 vaccine could get FDA committee nod todayPaper beats app: Vaccine verification will likely be proven offline. Here's why.Georgia GOP Senate staffer sent dossier on critic of GOP donor to FBIFive days after she was supposed to get married, woman dies from CovidDeadly shooting of Casey Goodson by Ohio deputy leaves residents upset, angryWhen George Clooney became a dad at 56 he got kudos. But older moms like me get shamed.Republican criticism of Biden's Cabinet shows GOP's Trump amnesia is spreadingJohns Hopkins, long believed by university to be abolitionist, owned slaves, records show1 dead, 3 others hurt in West Virginia chemical facility explosionHunter Biden, president-elect's son, says federal prosecutors probing his taxesNeo-Nazi sentenced to prison in plot to threaten journalistsDec. 9 Coronavirus updates: Countries across the world prepare to vaccinate millionsSeattle police found in contempt for use of less-lethal weapons on protestersJohn Kerry aims to strengthen Paris climate accord when Biden administration takes powerThe latest trend among TikTok stars: Investing their popularityTaylor Swift makes $13,000 donations to 2 moms on verge of eviction amid pandemicSpaceX test launch ends in fiery explosion, but Elon Musk still considers it a winSenate bid to block UAE arms sales falls shortPelosi, Schumer blast $916 billion White House coronavirus relief proposalTexas doctor died from Covid in the same intensive care unit he oversawVideo shows California police fatally shooting man allegedly armed with knifeMichigan House says nearly 30 lawmakers and staffers have tested positive for Covid this yearBest gardening gift ideas 2020: Guide to gifts for gardenersWhy is Kim Kardashian West tweeting about a death penalty case and not talking to Trump?Humpback whale spotted in New York Harbor near Statue of LibertySpree of federal executions during Trump's lame-duck period and pandemic is unprecedentedFour in 10 households report lower income than pre-pandemic, threatening economic recoveryAdvocates, mental health experts pressure Biden to commit to reuniting separated families in the U.S.Cobb County in Georgia adds 2 more early voting sites after outcry from voting rights advocatesHow the pandemic will affect Black and Latino children's education and wealth for years to come'RuPaul's Drag Race' announces first trans man contestant in season 13 castFederal Trade Commission calls for breakup of FacebookBiden tests Congress' desire for norms versus history-making with Pentagon pickBiden introduces retired Gen. Austin as his defense secretary nomineeIdaho health board ends meeting after protests outside site, members' homesOregon surfer vows to get back in the water following rare shark attackRussia conducts drills of strategic nuclear forces, practices missile launchesTrump appointee pushes out VOA director before Biden takes officeCasey Goodson's fatal shooting by Ohio deputy a homicide, preliminary autopsy findsDelta joins American in scrapping international ticket change feesA mother couldn't wait to welcome her second child. Covid-19 killed her before she got to hold the baby.Face masks deals: Where to save on top-rated face masksWhy did Mount Everest's height change?Brazil registers highest COVID-19 daily death toll in almost a monthIsrael plans 2024 moonshot after first unmanned lander crashedCuba attracts $1.9 billion in foreign investment despite U.S. sanctionsMore than a month after the election, YouTube to remove misleading fraud claimsAccused hate groups receive pandemic aidU.K. probing if allergic reactions linked to Pfizer vaccineUnderground party in California leads to 158 arrested, sex trafficking victim rescuedFrom lap to laptop: Santa's gone remote, but video calls take some extra magicWisconsin Air National Guard F-16 crashes in MichiganBritain settles in for arduous reality of coronavirus vaccinations after euphoria of being firstHistorian: After Trump, public and press should hold Biden to a high standard100 days to change course: Biden unveils his plan to fight Covid-19Shark attacks surfer in Hawaii, Maui Pro competition suspendedAs coronavirus surges, countries spend more on economic aid. But not the U.S.This is the best wine glass to add to your home collectionBritain and E.U. head for supper showdown over Brexit trade dealCovid-19 vaccine distribution must prioritize prisoners. The virus is killing more of them.California pastor, church found in contempt, fined over Covid rulesBiden picks Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge for HUD secretary, Tom Vilsack to lead Agriculture'A painful reflection': ICU nurse loses father to Covid-19Big business gets its wings as leaders from major U.S. companies partner with Pope FrancisJudge takes final shots at Trump, Flynn as he agrees to dismiss caseUNLV quarterback apologizes for racy 'Below Deck' sushi stuntHouse approves defense bill with veto-proof marginFamily of Black man fatally shot by Ohio deputy demands investigation into his deathBest books 2020: Winners of the Goodreads Choice Awards'Safe harbor day' highlights Trump's election lawsuit failures — and the judiciary's successJudge grants former Rep. Katie Hill temporary restraining order against her ex-husbandSoccer players walk out of match in Paris after referee accused of making racist remark10 senators propose new bill to help victims of 'Havana Syndrome'With the spike in online shopping comes a spike in consumer data. What are retailers doing with it?Trump's new religious exemptions for employers an invitation to discriminate, critics sayGeorgia Republicans vow legislation to limit mail voting despite no evidence of fraudMaine teen dies by suicide after struggling to cope with pandemic, father says14 Fort Hood leaders disciplined as probe finds 'permissive environment for sexual assault' at the Army baseFireEye, a top U.S. cybersecurity company, says it was hackedSupreme Court won't take up GOP lawsuit over mail voting in PennsylvaniaMillions of Americans receive drugs by mail. But are they safe?Names like Mindy Kaling's kids' are often a result of parents always hearing theirs mispronounced'Christmas Star' will be closest visible conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in 800 years'Publicity stunt': Battleground state AGs blast Texas counterpart for asking Supreme Court to undo Biden's win100M shots in the first 100 days: Biden unveils Covid priorities, introduces health teamLatinos get small slice of funding pie for minority colleges and universitiesFormer Israeli space security chief says extraterrestrials exist, and Trump knows about itFour lions at Spanish zoo test positive for Covid-19JetBlue to pause pay hikes, scrap plans for paid parental leave as part of new cost-cutting measuresSanders, Warren and other Democrats demand $1,200 payments in new Covid dealApple launches the AirPods Max, its first over-ear headphonesApple announces AirPods Max over-ear headphones for $549A wave of Black students takes presidencies at top-tier universitiesLGBTQ rights fight reignited 4 years after N.C.'s 'bathroom bill' controversy5 best spin bike accessories for indoor cycling enthusiasts'Massive' goldfish weighing 9 pounds found in South Carolina lakeBest Wi-Fi routers 2020: Best wireless routers to shop this yearClyburn says Biden's inauguration events will be '80 percent virtual'Doug Jones leading contender to be nominated Biden's attorney generalFDA: Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine safe and effective after one doseGeorgia counties cut back early voting sites ahead of Senate runoffs, alarming voting rights advocatesOlivia Jade Giannulli in first interview since college admissions scandal: 'I deserve a second chance'Christopher Nolan, key Warner Bros. director, blasts studio over release strategyGood luck finding a PlayStation 5: Walmart and other retailers battle fast-buying 'bots'Hartford detective demoted, suspended for suggesting bet on first homicide of 2021Drug and alcohol rehab programs promise recovery through work — but deliver slave labor'AGT' winner Brandon Leake to use windfall to wipe out college debtOxford-AstraZeneca announces first peer review Covid vaccine study — but questions remainArgentine senator wants Maradona on country's bank notesTrump administration passed up chance to lock in more Pfizer vaccine dosesKids — aged 12 and 7 — found after driving parents' Range Rover 100 miles from NYCThe CostTrump administration has yet to launch promised effort to get Americans to trust Covid-19 vaccinesTrump and Biden hold dueling health events as virus worsensNew Trump admin rules make it easier for lenders to charge small businesses super-high interest ratesFarmers protest across India against laws liberalizing agricultural marketsBeginning of the end? Britain starts Covid-19 vaccinationsWhat 'safe harbor day' is and why it's bad news for TrumpBritain becomes first to roll out clinically approved BioNTech-Pfizer vaccineDec. 8 Coronavirus updates: British woman first to receive approved vaccineFlorida authorities raid home of ex-official who said she was ousted over coronavirus dataNew Mexico eliminated cash bail — but now one county locks up more people without bond before trialPro-democracy activists angered by Trump's election fraud claimsNetflix's 'The Crown' disclaimer debate says more about the queen than it does the seriesChuck Yeager, Air Force officer who broke speed of sound, dies at 97San Francisco officer who shot, seriously injured suspect who attacked him is indictedLos Angeles' new district attorney announces sweeping reforms on first dayBiden to nominate retired Gen. Lloyd Austin for defense secretary, a first for an African AmericanActive search suspended for 2 missing after Alaska landslideCongress eyes one-week stopgap, buying time for Covid relief talks before shutdownGeorgia's Loeffler-Warnock debate highlighted the GOP's anti-Christian hypocrisyBest books 2020: Inclusive holiday books for childrenChick-fil-A sues chicken producers, alleging price fixing on billions of dollars of poultryNursing homes are a top priority for Covid vaccines. But vaccinating everyone won't be simple.Missouri woman desperate to find mother Echo Lloyd who has been missing since Mother's DayWhat Aaron Burr's late regret about Hamilton can teach us about social media partisanshipOhio club cited for Covid violations after 500 people attend indoor Trey Songz concertHere are all the pandemic emergency benefits that expire this monthBest keyboards 2020: 5 best keyboards for gaming, working and moreFederal Bureau of Prisons defends how it treats jailed Ghislaine MaxwellMira Nair on how 'A Suitable Boy' love story transcends class, culture in post-independence IndiaRashida Jones named next president of MSNBCBest Cast-Iron Frying Pans From Consumer Reports' TestsKate Winslet on choreographing 'Ammonite' love scenes with Saoirse RonanMelinda Coleman, mother of Daisy Coleman, dies by suicide 4 months after daughterNatalie Desselle-Reid, 'Madea' and 'B*A*P*S*' actor, dies at 53Victory for trans advocates as Supreme Court rejects bathroom policy appealIn Georgia Senate runoffs, Democrats relegate Trump's fraud claims to sideshow statusVenezuela's Maduro claims sweep of boycotted election'Came out of nowhere': Queen Latifah discusses mother's illnessBob Dylan sells entire song catalog to Universal Media GroupMario Lopez is Col. Sanders in KFC 'mini-movie' ad on Lifetime, reactions are finger lickin' goodNFL taking notice of Younghoe Koo's special season'Nothing but speculation and conjecture': Judge swats down GOP lawsuit to decertify Biden's Michigan winWhy buying Bob Dylan's songwriting catalog is a boon for Universal Music GroupNew & Notable: Latest products from Hello Kitty, Olay and moreMastercard and Visa investigate Pornhub ties over child abuse allegationsFormer Alabama state senator dies of Covid at 78, warns in last words, 'We messed up'Doctor critical of vaccine mandates to testify before Senate on Covid treatmentsToll of nonfatal gun injuries among Latinos, Blacks needs to be addressed, new report findsExperimental flu vaccine could last for years, early results showTom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's Boston-area mansion burglarizedLetitia Wright deletes social media accounts after posting anti-vax videoFord to delay launch of new Bronco as pandemic drives parts supply shortagesGene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease'Your kind is not welcome': Homophobic confrontation sparks debate in WyomingNew stamps honor Japanese American vets, Chinese American physicistFormer Sen. Paul Sarbanes, who co-wrote landmark corporate fraud law, has died at 87My family's Covid diagnosis shows how our broken, confusing system exploits privilegeDespite promise, few in US adopting COVID-19 exposure appsHundreds ill, one dead after unidentified disease hits city in IndiaPrince William and Kate begin U.K. tour to thank workers for Covid effortsHigh-stakes relief talks could preview Congress's tone in the Biden EraCIA officer suffered crippling symptoms in Moscow. Was it 'Havana Syndrome'?Shark bites surfer in rare attack off Oregon coastGiuliani tests positive for Covid-19 as Biden names his team to fight the virusTrump announces Rudy Giuliani has CovidBiden picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead Health and Human ServicesDec. 7 Coronavirus updates: Countries are preparing to distribute Covid-19 vaccinesSouth Korea warns of 'medical collapse' as it races to control coronavirus surgeDemand for Covid vaccines expected to get heated — and fastBiden's Cabinet isn't shaping up to be progressives' dream, but it's far from their nightmareTrump's election lies show U.S. democracy isn't idiot-proof. The 'deep state' must fight back.Michigan secretary of state says armed protesters gathered outside her homePhoto of Christmas tree with 'thugshots' deleted by Alabama sheriff's office after backlashLoeffler refuses to say whether Trump lost, spars with Warnock over agendas, recordsFloyd Mayweather to return for exhibition bout with YouTuber Logan PaulMichigan woman faces murder charges in cold case killings of newborn twinsMore than 200,000 in New England without power after winter storm2 children killed while playing mini-golf in Florida after truck crashes into courseNYC bar manager allegedly hits deputy with car while fleeing arrest for breaking Covid rulesMeet the Press - December 6, 2020Spotify 2020 Wrapped is a trite humblebrag. But maybe it's the least bad way to end this year.Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to 'The Crown'FBI raids New Jersey lab, urges new Covid-19 tests for people who went thereBiden to meet with Operation Warp Speed chief vaccine adviser Moncef Slaoui this weekMissing Texas man found dead of suspected mountain lion attackBirx says health officials are still fighting 'myths' about pandemic's spreadAre close presidential elections the new normal?Loeffler and Warnock to face off in Georgia Senate debateGeorgia's Senate runoffs show Democrats need a new message on socialism. Here's what to do.Actor David Lander, Squiggy on 'Laverne and Shirley,' dies at 73Last-ditch post-Brexit trade talks to resume between E.U., U.K.A bookshop owner was targeted in a bias incident. The community rallied behind her.Trump's bold foreign policy moves raise fear of 'destructive' final days in officeFamily of children's author Roald Dahl quietly apologize for 'prejudiced' anti-Semitic remarksTrump admin debates labeling Yemen's Houthis terrorists, aid groups warn thousands face famineWhat do Senate runoffs in Georgia have to do with Puerto Rico statehood?Schools in southwest Ohio kept out Covid. But they couldn't keep the buses running.Trump's false fraud claims are laying groundwork for new voting restrictions, experts warnTrump's Georgia rally contrasts with White House stimulus push. Which legacy will win out?Dec. 6 Covid news and updates on latest with vaccinesViolence erupts during Paris protest against Macron's security law'SNL' portrays Giuliani's election testimony as full of hot airTrump tells supporters to vote in Georgia runoffs, refuses to accept reality of his lossTrump calls Georgia governor for help to overturn Biden's victory in the state'Treacherous' New England nor'easter could become 'bomb cyclone''I'm getting stronger every day': R&B singer Jeremih released from hospital after Covid battleSpring break cancellations spark mental health concerns for college studentsState imposes strict pandemic measures for Southern CaliforniaAs Supreme Court reconsiders Jim Crow-era split juries, past cases could earn new trialsHow Covid test supply shortages could cause a 'public health crisis' of undiagnosed STIs7 nursing home Covid-19 deaths reported after staff attended weddingNetflix's 'Big Mouth' Season 4 makes up for past queer missteps in a rollicking return to form'Havana Syndrome' likely caused by pulsed microwave energy, government study findsStudent scientist and inventor Gitanjali Rao is Time Magazine's first 'Kid of the Year'With winter approaching, homeless shelters face big challenges against coronavirusMale student given in-school suspension for wearing nail polish to Texas high schoolMassive NYC fire destroys 19th-century churchTrump loyalist Kash Patel blocking some Pentagon officials from helping Biden transitionWarner Bros. isn't just sending movies to HBO Max. AT&T is limiting its content to its platforms.Young voters look to play key role in Georgia runoffs, Senate controlCovid live updates and vaccine news: Latest CDC guidelines and state restrictionsCovid-19 testing capacity strained by surge in demand'She was special and she cared': Loss of beloved art and music teacher leaves voidMonoliths in California, Utah and Romania aren't gifts real aliens might send to Earth'No presents': Mexicans urged to be cautious this Christmas to stop pandemic'Extremely regrettable': U.S. decision to withdraw troops dismays some SomalisWyoming health official says 'so-called pandemic' a communist plotOregon doctor's license revoked over refusal to wear mask during pandemicTexas high school football player seen on video tackling referee is charged with assaultDecorated soldier identified as one of two bodies found at Fort BraggCalls, caravans, cartoons: Groups target Georgia Latinos ahead of Senate runoffsArizona Republicans rebuff Trump's claim of fraud, call for election audit of Maricopa CountySeven years of Dateline's Missing in America: 156 still missingBiden officially secures enough electors to become presidentAmazon's 'The Wilds' is much more than just a gender-swapped 'Lord of the Flies'Federal judge reinstates DACA, orders Homeland Security to quickly accept new applicantsFBI can't open indicted Giuliani associate Lev Parnas' phonesTrump orders most U.S. troops out of SomaliaDefense secretary installs 2 Trump loyalists to Pentagon advisory boardObama and Pence hit Georgia campaign trail to court Senate runoff votersBlack Eyed Peas' new album features Latino artists like Shakira, J Balvin—and tops the chartsBiden calls for 'urgent' stimulus following 'grim' jobs report'Nomadland' is a tender, unflinching look at the people the America dream has failedBernie Sanders opposes emerging coronavirus aid deal, Ocasio-Cortez is open to itPoliticians are asking for the public's help to fight Covid — before going out to dinner or on vacationFamilies on the brink fear what's next as pandemic benefits expireGoogle workers mobilize against firing of top Black female executiveDirector of queer classic 'But I'm a Cheerleader' wanted to 'make a gay "Clueless"'Trump loves Rep. Mo Brooks' election objection. But Congress can't overturn Biden's win.Mindy Kaling reveals her kids' Indian middle namesDaughters still desperate for answers 20 years after mother disappeared from Florida home under suspicious circumstancesHouse passes historic bill to decriminalize cannabisNashville nurse shot and killed while driving to work, police sayTrump fundraiser, Kushner lawyer involved in effort to get pardon for tax evaderCops nab alleged 'drug kingpin' who assumed identity of a dead infantSpeaker Pelosi says there is 'momentum' to reach Covid relief dealBest mesh Wi-Fi systems and Wi-Fi range extenders of 2020Biden administration on track to be most LGBTQ-inclusive in U.S. historyJ Balvin talks Beyonce, Bieber, and he would like to collaborate with nextMaryland police stop child with Covid from boarding flightSaudi Arabia and Qatar near deal to help end Gulf crisis, sources sayThe Week in Pictures: Biden's boot and brash deerAfter first round of vaccine distributions, bulk of planning remains unfinishedHealth official in Kansas target of anger, harassment over proposed Covid measuresWhy demand for oil may never again reach pre-pandemic levelsCovid testing is only getting harder to come by. That's a serious problem.Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' celebrates her rise to stardom — and Mexican American lifeBest VR headsets 2020: What to buy, according to a tech expertCovid vaccine cards are a reminder for the 2nd shot, not a passportKansas Covid obituary excoriates mask deniersTrump ignores facts with claim of improper 'vote dumps'Letitia Wright faces backlash after sharing anti-vaccination video'No choice except to flee': After back-to-back hurricanes, Central Americans go northOn Covid-19, Biden lays out a clear plan — and a contrast with TrumpU.S. economy gains just 245,000 jobs in final report of 2020 as recovery stalls with Covid surgingCovid vaccine distribution challenges, lawmakers near relief deal and movies come to youSuspect killed, 2 U.S. Marshals wounded in Bronx shootout, sources sayFauci apologizes for suggesting U.K. rushed vaccineTrump and Giuliani's Georgia election fraud farce underscores Republican Party's civil warDec. 4 Coronavirus updates: Pelosi offers optimism for deadlocked relief dealRacial disparities create obstacles for Covid-19 vaccine rolloutBiden's immigration plan must reform DACA to cover Dreamers whose parents are here legallyDozens rescued from human smuggling operation, Houston police sayBiden's inauguration will look unlike any other. That's only partly because of Covid.Warner Bros. will simultaneously release 2021 movies on HBO Max and in theatersGregory Meeks to become first Black American to chair House Foreign Affairs CommitteeBiden asks Fauci to stay on, will call on Americans to wear masks for 100 daysRapper Casanova surrenders in alleged gang caseAmerica's Covid politics, historical revisionism and why Cold War conformity isn't the answerGeorgia investigating man's possible steps to vote illegally in Senate runoffKyle Rittenhouse, teen charged with killings at Jacob Blake protest, ordered to stand trialSouthern California wildfire burning out of control — and will for days to comeBest smart plugs 2020: Amazon, Kasa, Wyze, iHome and more3 vaccine executives say that after approval, distribution will be the main challengeChina has done human testing to create biologically enhanced super soldiers, says top U.S. officialCapitol Hill leaders make progress on Covid relief price tag, but policy disputes lingerNational Latino museum bill takes big leap forwardCalifornia governor introduces new stay-at-home order amid Covid surgeHouse Dems pick openly gay lawmaker to lead campaign armPuerto Rican scientists, shattered by collapse of Arecibo Observatory, push to rebuildNetflix's 'Selena: The Series' shows how Selena became a star. But her fans made her an icon.Kentucky religious school defies Covid mandate, court ruling by continuing in-person classPompeo flouts his own Covid guidelines with indoor holiday partiesMayor of Austin, Texas, apologizes for taking Mexico vacation while urging residents to stay homeVolunteer's arm 'nearly tore' off during tiger attack at Carole Baskin's Big Cat RescueBest Wi-Fi routers 2020: How to choose and buy the best routerHundreds protest closing of Staten Island bar that refused Covid-19 measuresAmericans traveled in high numbers for Thanksgiving. Cellphone location data shows they struggled to maintain social distance.U.S. to draw down Baghdad embassy staff fearing Iran retaliationFederal watchdog finds 'substantial likelihood of wrongdoing' by Trump appointees overseeing Voice of AmericaTrump hasn't ruled out firing Attorney General Barr, sources saySpain has led on uncovering Latin America's missing victims of dictatorships. What about at home?San Francisco bans smoking tobacco inside apartments — but smoking pot is still OKIn 'Monsoon,' Hong Khaou tells story of Vietnam that's not all about warNaval Academy midshipman reaches a milestone for Black womenAt 102 years old, New York woman beats the coronavirus — twiceSmall plane crash lands onto Minnesota highwayIvanka Trump deposed Tuesday as part of inauguration fund lawsuitWhite House hosting indoor holiday parties despite warnings from top health officialsBaby boy, riding in car, killed by gunfire near Washington, D.C.Facebook bans false claims about Covid-19 vaccinesWhich people get the Covid-19 vaccine first? States will determine your place in lineMasked 'Too Tall Bandit' robs another Southern bank in string of 16 suspected heists4 dead after water recycling center explosion in southwest EnglandTrump rages over the election, ignoring a rampaging virusGoogle spied on employees and fired them for unionizing, U.S. labor board saysWeekly jobless claims fall to 712,000, beating expectationsU.S. sets records for Covid deaths, cases and hospitalization as CDC director delivers grim warning'Real Housewives' star comes out as a lesbian, will stay married to husbandHackers targeting supply chain that keeps coronavirus vaccines cold, experts warnChinese researchers quit America while agents target Biden team, U.S. officials sayU.S. tops 14 million Covid-19 cases, sets daily record for deaths, cases and hospitalizationsBuy now, pay later? Layaway apps see triple-digit growth amid pandemic shoppingDec. 3 Coronavirus updates: U.S. experiences highest number of daily deaths live updates: Latest news on Covid vaccine distribution and CDC guidelines