Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
It's been apparent for weeks that Biden won the election — but California certifying its results officially pushed Biden over 270 electors.
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COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in U.S. this week
In the U.S., COVID-19 cases have surpassed 14.3 million, and more than 278,500 deaths have been recorded, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
House passes marijuana decriminalization bill
The bill, which decriminalizes marijuana at the federal level, is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Council denies request for new prosecutor in Breonna Taylor case
"Daniel Cameron completely undermined the integrity of our justice system..." an attorney for Taylor's family said. "Rather than fix this, eight prosecutors today chose to condone it."
Health care workers ask for help to slow COVID-19 spread
Health care workers in several states are demanding state officials do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus – not just to protect frontline workers, but to protect the entire health care system from being overwhelmed.
Foul play suspected after two bodies found at Fort Bragg
The bodies were found Wednesday in a training area, officials said.
Strong winds fuel wildfire in Southern California
For families in these canyons, dodging fire after fire has now become a way of life.
Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint
Americans are spending record amounts of money online — also expect record amounts in landfills soon.
Biden confident Congress will pass COVID relief bills
Biden would not say whether or not he has spoken with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
High school football player who attacked referee charged with assault
Emmanuel Duron is facing the misdemeanor charge after a video showed him body-slamming a referee.
Obituary of Kansas COVID-19 victim blasts anti-maskers
"He died with COVID-19, and his final days were harder, scarier and lonelier than necessary," the obit said.
NFL star opens up about depression and his "second shot" at life
"As bad, as dark as it gets, I promise you there's someone out there who cares and wants to see you succeed at whatever you do," Hurst said.
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Former CISA Director Chris Krebs and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
If history is any guide, Biden's likely to see Cabinet confirmed swiftly
In the last 28 years, the Senate has confirmed 95% of a president's cabinet secretary nominations, a new study finds.
Minnesota officials credit National Guard for COVID-19 help
Officials highlighted the ways the state is working with the National Guard to protect residents of long-term care facilities, a demographic that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
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USS Lincoln docks in San Diego, returning home for first time in 321 days
Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs
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