New tensions emerge between Biden team and Trump administration
The rift comes as the president-elect is set to announce more historic Cabinet appointments.
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"We're in a crisis": Biden introduces climate policy team
The vice president-elect formally announced his nominees for positions such as EPA administrator and Interior secretary.
SpaceX closes out record year with 26th launch
The launch came two days later than planned because of higher-than-normal pressure in the rocket's second stage liquid oxygen tank that triggered a last-minute "auto abort" Thursday.
Official takes responsibility for "miscommunication" on COVID-19 vaccine
"Please accept my personal apologies if this was disruptive to your decision-making," said Army General Gustave Perna, the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed.
Eminem apologizes to Rihanna on new album
The Detroit rapper apologized to Rihanna for his controversial lyrics about Chris Brown that leaked in 2019
NYC inspector general criticizes NYPD's handling of George Floyd protests
The NYPD resorted to aggressive disorder control methods that stoked tensions, the city's inspector general said.
Keyontae Johnson makes first public statement since collapsing
Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed last Saturday during a game against the Florida State Seminoles.
FDA authorizes Moderna's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The authorization allows the vaccine to be distributed to people 18 or older.
Hospitals at brink as states brace for more COVID-19 deaths
There are no more open intensive care unit beds in the entire Southern California region.
Trump approves two-day stopgap funding to avert shutdown
The resolution will give lawmakers more time to debate a government spending measure and a coronavirus relief bill.
Fairy garden sparks a lasting friendship between strangers
"I want people to believe that they don't have to be a fairy to give a little bit of magic to someone else."
NYC outdoor dining rules get tough on outdoor structures
Outdoor dining facilities in New York City must have at least two sides open for airflow, new guidelines state.
Young adults are also dying from COVID: "It could be you"
"Every month is actually worse than the very worst of the AIDS epidemic that we experienced for this younger population," Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust said of the new research.
Experts warn of "catastrophic" wave of evictions if ban ends
Nothing will stop renters from being "pushed out into the streets" if moratorium lapses on December 31, expert says.
OneWeb launches 36 internet relay satellites
Under new management, OneWeb launches a fourth batch of internet satellites.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"
