U.K. COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California
The announcement comes a day after America's first confirmed case of the strain was reported in Colorado.
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Dawn Wells, star of "Gilligan's Island," dies of COVID-19
Wells was best known for portraying the iconic girl-next-door castaway on the 1960s CBS sitcom.
Court blocks Trump bid to detain migrant families indefinitely
Like the Obama administration, President Trump sought to hold migrant families with children in detention indefinitely to deter border crossings.
Hunter charged in death of teen shot while watching sunset
Police said Jason Kutt was shot and killed while watching the sunset with his girlfriend at a park on Oct. 24.
Bidens to appear on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve"
Hosts and performers for the annual Times Square celebration, which will look different this year due to the pandemic, have also been announced.
New U.S. laws coming in 2021: Virus aid, minimum wage, legal weed
As Americans ring in 2021, an array of new laws will take effect from coast to coast.
Colorado governor gives update on COVID-19 variant case
Colorado identified the first case of the variant in the United States on Tuesday.
Vaccines still "on the road" as U.S. fails to meet year-end targets
Only about two million people — of the 20 million promised by the end of the year — have been vaccinated.
GOP Senator Josh Hawley to challenge certification of electoral votes
Hawley, of Missouri, is the first Republican senator to commit to objecting when Congress meets to tally the Electoral College votes January 6.
Pandemic boosts demand for backyard poultry flocks
CDC reports 2020 to be a record year for salmonella outbreaks linked to people raising their own chickens.
How "Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" was born during the pandemic
The song went viral and reached millions of people around the world and created a movement online, bringing together theater professionals and TikTok users.
Harry and Meghan's son Archie speaks in podcast episode
The 19-month-old showed off some of the words he can say – as well as his adorable giggle.
New Year's Eve gatherings could accelerate COVID-19 spread
Law enforcement is already tamping down on large gatherings across the country.
Biden and Harris heading back to Georgia ahead of runoffs
Mr. Biden and Harris will be in Georgia to stump for Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff for the second time.
U.S. "stands ready" to try man convicted in Daniel Pearl murder
Pearl was South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal when he was abducted in Karachi in January 2002 and later decapitated.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims as terrorism probe launched
GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
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Iran downplays new U.S. task force aimed at disrupting land routes
Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"
