Jobless claims rise as Congress debates stimulus aid
Some 885,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, while nearly half a million filed for self-employment benefits.
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House Democrats plan to continue push for McGahn testimony next year
Lawyers for the House Judiciary Committee said the panel will reissue its subpoena for former White House counsel Don McGahn's testimony in 2021.
U.S. poverty jumps the most in 60 years
Nearly 8 million Americans fell into poverty between June and November, a new analysis shows.
NFL to invite vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wants to "honor and thank health care workers for their extraordinary service during pandemic."
Woman who escaped alleged NXIVM sex "cult" speaks out for the first time
Jessica Joan joined the group founded by Keith Raniere thinking it was a self-help organization. She would help to bring it down.
5-year-old boy with leukemia becomes Santa's helper
Mateo loves to sing. Fortunately, as Santa's helper, he's allowed to sing at work.
Top Trump officials sidelined after exposure to coronavirus
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo came into contact with a person infected with the virus.
81-year-old Ian McKellen "euphoric" after getting COVID vaccine
"I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone," McKellen said.
Pence to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine on Friday
The vice president will be the most high-profile person to receive the shot publicly.
Fire kills as many as 240,000 chickens at Florida farm
The Pasco County fire department reports that three barns each containing up to 80,000 chickens each caught fire.
Trump administration to withhold Medicaid funding from California
HHS Secretary Alex Azar said the administration will withhold $200 million from California in the first quarter of 2021.
Tyson Foods fires 7 managers over COVID-19 betting allegations
The allegations against managers at the Waterloo, Iowa, plant were part of a lawsuit from the son of an employee who died of the coronavirus in April.
Video shows Chicago police handcuff innocent naked woman in raid
Anjanette Young is suing the Chicago Police Department for her harrowing ordeal.
Minnesota eases COVID restrictions — but it's not enough for some
Governor Walz is facing pressure from a group of restaurant owners who say they will defy orders and open for in-person dining.
At least two dead as winter storm slams Northeast
There are 70 million Americans in the middle of the monster storm that's dumping snow, sleet and rain on the East Coast.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen
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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
Eva Marie Saint, "North by Northwest" star, dies at 102
Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling scheme
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
