The air got cleaner in 2020, thanks to the pandemic
But a climate-driven historic wildfire season held back progress on emissions.
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Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
BuzzFeed to buy HuffPost, taking out a digital rival
The wireless giant, which has spent billions snapping up online media brands, will take a stake in BuzzFeed.
Pennsylvania official: We could have COVID vaccine by next month
"It is important to remember again that when the vaccine becomes available, it will not be a cure — certainly not an immediate cure or end — to the coronavirus pandemic," said Dr. Rachel Levine.
Biden says Trump delay on transition is "hard to fathom"
Mr. Biden also said Thursday he had made his choice for treasury secretary.
Mayo Clinic: 905 staff diagnosed with COVID in past 2 weeks
In total, about 1,500 Mayo Clinic staff are out due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or exposure.
12 million Americans set to lose jobless aid day after Christmas
Expanded federal benefits are scheduled to lapse in December, potentially leaving millions of people with no income.
Owl saved from Rockefeller Center Christmas tree after days without food
A wildlife center is now rehabilitating the owl, named Rockefeller, and "feeding him all the mice he will eat."
Trump officials and Biden team have "marginal" communications
There is some backchannel communication between Biden's transition team and Trump administration officials.
NYC mayor: Indoor dining, gyms likely to close in "next week or two"
New restrictions are likely to follow citywide schools closures, which were announced Wednesday.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
Thanksgiving dinner costs drop to 10-year low
Cost of ingredients for traditional turkey dinner are down 4% from 2019 as retailers sell birds at a loss.
Minnesota governor and hospital leaders urge caution amid surge
Walz on Wednesday announced new restrictions that will be in place on Thanksgiving.
Trump campaign drops Michigan lawsuit over election certification
Mr. Trump also summoned two of Michigan's Republican state legislative leaders, House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, to Washington, D.C., for a meeting Friday.
12-year-old girl composes music performed by New York Philharmonic
Grace Moore may be in 7th grade, but her original composition has already been heard by countless New Yorkers.
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
