Biden announces Miguel Cardona as education secretary nominee
Cordona, who has been the education commissioner of Connecticut and has public schools experience, will become the third Latino tapped to serve in the Biden administration.
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Trump begins granting pardons, including 2 part of Russia probe
President Trump's pardons are only expected to grow in his final days as commander in chief.
José Andrés is on a mission to feed the hungry
The celebrity chef's nonprofit pays restaurants to prepare hot meals for the hungry.
Stimulus includes $2 billion for funerals of COVID-19 victims
The federal government often helps bury the dead after disasters, but that hasn't been the case with COVID-19.
Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars in Chicago since his arrest in July 2019 on child pornography and other charges.
Video shows NYC Republicans dancing at maskless holiday party
"COVID conga lines are not smart," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said of the party that was held amid a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Gators star Keyontae Johnson released from hospital
Johnson is stable and will spend Christmas with his family.
Dads' cookie competition becomes movement to bake for essential workers
The dads decided to do a bakeoff and afterwards brought the cookies to essential workers – which sparked an idea.
Birx says she plans to retire, citing strain on family
The Coronavirus Task Force coordinator said the experience has been difficult on her family.
New COVID strain in U.K. may be "already here" in U.S., doctors say
"We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?" Dr. Dyan Hes said.
Show of support for John Mulaney after reports he's in rehab
The actor and former "Saturday Night Live" writer has spoken about alcohol in past stand-up routines and interviews.
No student loan relief in $900 billion stimulus bill
Millions of Americans will be required to resume student loan payments in January unless the popular program is extended.
Acrobats injured in circus accident reach $52.5 million settlement
Eight acrobats were injured when the rigging suspending them by their hair plummeted to the floor during a performance in Rhode Island.
Stimulus bill's "three-martini lunch" tax break draws outrage
Tax break was derided as "corporate socialism" by critics. Restaurants have a bigger problem: A lack of business clients.
Biden committed to immigration pledges, advisers say
Transition officials said the changes in immigration policy changes — especially along the U.S.-Mexico border — will take time, given the ongoing pandemic.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
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