House passes bill that would ban most big cat ownership
On the same day the House passed the bill, a tiger nearly tore off a volunteer's arm at Big Cat Rescue, the business operated by Carole Baskin, who has spent years advocating for the bill.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas sale pushed forward
The sale, which was directed by Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, will allow companies to drill oil and gas in an area that was originally created to "preserve unique wildlife, wilderness and recreational values."
USWNT and U.S. Soccer reach settlement on working conditions
The settlement does not address the USWNT concern's over equal pay, which they plan to appeal.
Why some social media users are making the switch to Parler
Some conservatives say Facebook and Twitter have left them feeling "ostracized." Now, they're turning to sites criticized for allowing misinformation and promoting violence.
Earth is way closer to a supermassive black hole than we thought
But scientists say not to worry.
U.S. women's national soccer team shows support for Black Lives Matter
"We love our country, and it is a true honor to represent America," defender Crystal Dunn said. "It is also our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms that our country was founded on extend to everyone."
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback tests positive for COVID-19
On Friday, four Ravens players and three Steelers players were placed on their teams' respective Reserve/COVID-19 lists, forcing their game to be rescheduled for a second time.
Scotland becomes 1st country to make free period products the law
The bill was unanimously passed, leading parliamentarian Monica Lennon to say, "It's about bloody time."
Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree will soon be released
The tiny owl, named "Rockefeller," was found hiding in the branches of the towering Christmas tree that serves as a focal point of New York City's holiday season.
Rachel Maddow in emotional return after partner's COVID diagnosis
Urges people to "recalibrate" their lives, saying, "At one point, we really thought there was a possibility that it might kill her. ... This thing is scary as hell."
Wrigley Field becomes National Historic Landmark
The 106-year-old field is the second-oldest Major League Baseball field, and the oldest field in the National League.
Charlie Brown holiday specials will air on TV after all
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will get each get a one-time, ad-free spot on TV for their respective holidays.
Los Angeles County tightens COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 cases have more than doubled since the beginning of November, the county reported on Tuesday.
NFL to make history with its first all-Black officiating crew
Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, said in a statement that the crew "is a testament to the countless and immeasurable contributions of Black officials to the game."
1 million cases of COVID-19 reported in California
Hospitalizations and ICU admissions in the state have seen a sharp increase since the beginning of November, as the nationwide number of daily cases has jumped more than 87%.