Scotland becomes 1st country to make free period products the law
The bill was unanimously passed, leading parliamentarian Monica Lennon to say, "It's about bloody time."
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Unemployment claims rise for the second week in a row
Some 778,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the economic recovery is bogging down.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill
The largest appropriation of the bill will go directly to all types of unemployed workers in the form of a one-time $1,200 check and up to $50,000 for certain businesses.
Nationwide coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the edge
A new federal report shows more than 1,000 hospitals across the country are now critically short on staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health secretary says vaccine distribution could begin within weeks
Health secretary said the White House task force is now in communication with Mr. Biden's transition team.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Black voters concerned about Trump campaign's efforts to overturn election
"We were watching elected officials argue about whether our votes should count or not," Detroit pastor Rev. Charles Williams said.
CEO of major health system to leave after controversial email
Kelby Krabbenhoft told employees he did not need to wear a mask to the office because he had already contracted COVID-19 and claimed he's immune to it, according to the AP.
YouTube suspends One America News Network
"We removed a video from OANN and issued a strike on the channel for violating our COVID-19 misinformation policy, which prohibits content claiming there's a guaranteed cure," YouTube said.
Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert
State officials said it's illegal to install art structures without authorization on federally managed lands, "no matter what planet you're from."
Drugs and ammo seized in Calif., 3 charged in "blow" to major cartel
The DEA agent in charge called the arrests and seizure of $3.5 million in cash "gained through selling death here in our community" a "blow to the Mexican Cartels."
New York deli offers free chickens to families in need
The owner of a deli in Saratoga Springs, New York, said he's given away dozens of chickens to families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Coast Guard suspends search for fishing crew in the Atlantic
The 82-foot Emmy Rose, based in Portland, Maine, went down about 20 miles northeast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
More than 50 million Americans facing hunger in 2020, projections show
Feeding America projects 1 in 6 people, including 1 in 4 children, are experiencing food insecurity in 2020.
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran
Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
Trump says U.S. took a "giant step back in history" with midterm results
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
Man who carried out mass shooting in Poland has died, police say
Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued
