Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars in Chicago since his arrest in July 2019 on child pornography and other charges.
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Video shows NYC Republicans dancing at maskless holiday party
"COVID conga lines are not smart," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said of the party that was held amid a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Gators star Keyontae Johnson released from hospital
Johnson is stable and will spend Christmas with his family.
Dads' cookie competition becomes movement to bake for essential workers
The dads decided to do a bakeoff and afterwards brought the cookies to essential workers – which sparked an idea.
Birx says she plans to retire, citing strain on family
The Coronavirus Task Force coordinator said the experience has been difficult on her family.
New COVID strain in U.K. may be "already here" in U.S., doctors say
"We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?" Dr. Dyan Hes said.
Show of support for John Mulaney after reports he's in rehab
The actor and former "Saturday Night Live" writer has spoken about alcohol in past stand-up routines and interviews.
No student loan relief in $900 billion stimulus bill
Millions of Americans will be required to resume student loan payments in January unless the popular program is extended.
Acrobats injured in circus accident reach $52.5 million settlement
Eight acrobats were injured when the rigging suspending them by their hair plummeted to the floor during a performance in Rhode Island.
Stimulus bill's "three-martini lunch" tax break draws outrage
Tax break was derided as "corporate socialism" by critics. Restaurants have a bigger problem: A lack of business clients.
Biden committed to immigration pledges, advisers say
Transition officials said the changes in immigration policy changes — especially along the U.S.-Mexico border — will take time, given the ongoing pandemic.
Great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn captured in stunning photos
Astrophotographers have captured incredibly detailed photos of the moment our solar system's two largest planets met in the night sky.
Stimulus bill to rid patients of "surprise" medical bills
"This has been a profoundly distressing pocketbook issue for families for years," said one health insurance expert.
Strip club owner won't have to pay back millions in PPP aid
The owner of Rick's Cabaret got $5.4 million from the Paycheck Protection Program. Its stock soared 70% this year.
Newly elected Black sheriffs in Georgia aim to fix "broken" trust
Together, they have more than four decades worth of experience and are all lifelong Georgians with long memories.
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
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Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
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