Dems demand GSA chief explain delay in certifying Biden's win
House committee chairs said that the refusal to formally begin the transition process is "having grave effects."
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Pfizer asks U.S. regulators to OK emergency use of COVID vaccine
With the coronavirus surging around the U.S. and the world, the pressure is on for regulators to make a speedy decision.
The record-shattering 2020 hurricane season, explained
Like so many other aspects of 2020, the Atlantic hurricane season hurled one shocking event after another.
Rachel Maddow in emotional return after partner's COVID diagnosis
Urges people to "recalibrate" their lives, saying, "At one point, we really thought there was a possibility that it might kill her. ... This thing is scary as hell."
Trump speaks on prescription drugs — and still isn't conceding election
Mr. Trump appeared in public for the fourth time since Election Day to announce efforts to lower prescription drug prices.
1 in 4 Americans are jobless or earning poverty-level wages
Official government statistics don't fully capture just how much millions of Americans are hurting, one expert says.
If you have to travel this Thanksgiving, do this
"There's nothing that is 100% protective unless you stay home alone, or with people who you've been in the same pod or protective bubble with," Dr. Jon LaPook said.
NY probe looking at Trump Org's payments to Ivanka Trump
Investigation reportedly is looking at fees paid to Ivanka Trump, who said the inquiry amounts to "harassment."
Military sexual assault and domestic abuse support resources
These resources are available to you if you are in crisis or have been the victim of sexual assault or domestic abuse in the military.
The icy challenge ahead for COVID-19 vaccine distributors
Dry ice is critical to transporting and storing the vaccines — but the nearly 1,000 minimum dose requirement is a challenge for rural areas.
Georgia's secretary of state certifies Joe Biden as winner
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told reporters on Friday that President-elect Joe Biden had definitively won the state.
Mnuchin move to end some Fed emergency loan programs
"The Treasury and Fed play Battleship in tainted Covid waters," one leading economist said of the year-end move.
Intubated COVID-19 patient serenades hospital staff with violin
"One of my coworkers described it as a light in the COVID darkness, which I think is perfect," said nurse Ciara Sase.
Wrigley Field becomes National Historic Landmark
The 106-year-old field is the second-oldest Major League Baseball field, and the oldest field in the National League.
Why was the laptop in the tub? Odd clue in polarizing murder case
Nicole Addimando says she killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense, but the crime scene raises questions — was someone destroying evidence or staging it to look that way?
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
Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
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"Forever cruise" ship held on arrest warrant at Singapore port
Alleged cartel leader wanted by the U.S. is captured in Mexico
Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued
