Trump plan would cut food stamps to more than 8,000 seniors
Cutting the nutrition aid for more than 8,000 poor seniors on January 1 would be "catastrophic," lawmakers say.
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New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Trump participates in the annual turkey pardon
The annual White House tradition is one of the president's few public events since Election Day.
Biden introduces members of national security, foreign policy teams
Several of the president-elect's nominees will make history if confirmed by the Senate.
Childhood vaccination rates have dropped during the pandemic
"Let your guard drop and measles will come raging back." Dr. Paul Offit said.
California's COVID-19 hospitalizations rise 81% over 2 weeks
California's top health officials also said ICU hospitalizations are up 57.1% in the same time period as many states grapple with a surge of coronavirus cases.
Congressional leaders call for COVID relief, but are far apart on a deal
Biden and congressional leaders have called for passing a COVID relief bill during the lame duck session.
Dow hits 30,000 as Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
New York City mayor urges people to avoid travel this Thanksgiving
He told people who are traveling to do so safely and follow the rules, and warned of financial penalties for violations.
350-pound loggerhead among 150 turtles rescued in Cape Cod
The turtle was not breathing on his own and was only "minimally responsive," but is now being treated by New England Aquarium's veterinarians.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
COVID hospitalizations in N.Y. are up 128% in 3 weeks, Cuomo says
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving.
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.
Parents of U.K. teen killed by American driver lose High Court case
Harry Dunn's parents say they are hopeful President-elect Biden will look at the case "from a humane angle."
Pennsylvania certifies election results, confirming Biden victory
Pennsylvania certified the results of its election Tuesday, formalizing Biden's victory over Trump.
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Trump creates committee to investigate Fed's Lisa Cook
ICE agent shoots man in New York City's Marble Hill, authorities say
Mike Ditka, former Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
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