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Protests erupt in the U.K. as COVID cases surge
Protests broke out in London as a wave of COVID-19 infections prompted a new round of restrictions. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
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COVID-19 cases spike ahead of Christmas
Hospitals across the nation are bracing for a new wave of COVID-19 patients as infections rise ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve. About 90% of all Americans are now in "high" or "substantial" risk areas. Marci Gonzalez reports.
NIH director Dr. Francis Collins on a life in science
After more than 12 years, the retiring leader of the National Institutes of Health talks about resisting political pressures during the COVID pandemic; vaccine hesitancy; and how he will continue with two passions: research and rock 'n' roll.
SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets from both coasts in one day
SpaceX's end-of-year launch surge was highlighted by Falcon 9 launches from both coasts Saturday.
Climate change is reshaping the lobster industry in Maine
Lobster catches are plummeting in Southern New England, but skyrocketing in Maine and the Canadian Maritimes as lobsters move north in search of cooler water.
Lobster population grows amid global warming
Fishermen on a small Canadian island are seeing a change in aquatic populations due to global warming. With warmer waters, oysters are available for longer stretches of the year and lobsters are abundant. Jeff Berardelli shares their story.
Holiday travel up despite COVID surges
Holiday travel is ramping up as the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 continue to plague the country. With TSA already seeing an increase in travelers over last year, health officials are advising Americans to get tested and boosted. Marci Gonzalez has the story.
COVID disrupts Christmas festivities again
As COVID-19 continues to surge across the U.S., people are flocking to testing sites. Meanwhile, local business' holiday traditions are beig canceled due to the rise in cases. Elise Preston updates.
EPA releases $1 billion plan for Superfund site cleanup
The $1 billion plan uses some of the $3.5 billion earmarked in the infrastructure bill for Superfund site cleanup.
How to watch the Cold Moon — the last full moon of the year
The longest — and last — full moon of the year can be seen at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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2026 elections live updates: Trump supports Republicans with telerallies
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As Texas Dems predict a Hispanic wave, Hinojosa takes her pitch ringside
El-Sayed asks fellow Democrat Stevens not to attend final campaign events
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
She spent 18 years believing she had MS. Then her diagnosis changed.
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's planned arch
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Iran's supreme leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
