GOP leadership urges Senate Republicans to not protest election results
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday.
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Virus-weary NYC restaurants face new enemy: Snow
After halting indoor dining amid COVID-19 spike, restaurants now must cease outdoor service due to blizzard.
FDA authorizes first over-the-counter home test for COVID-19
The test, which will be priced around $30, connects to a digital app to help users interpret the results.
McConnell acknowledges Biden as president-elect for first time
The Senate majority leader acknowledged Biden's victory after the Electoral College voted on Monday.
Georgia senators "adamantly oppose" renaming of Atlanta Braves
The Republican senators from Georgia said the Braves' name "honors our Native American heritage" and it should "not be erased."
Giannis Antetokounmpo signs largest deal in NBA history
After being born into poverty in Greece, Giannis now has one of the richest deals in NBA history.
Dad gets tattoo of son's birthmark
Derek Prue Sr. spent 30 hours over more than six weeks getting the tattoo – and his son's reaction made it worth it.
Trump administration delays protection for monarch butterfly
The western population of the species, which spends winters in California, has declined by more than 99%, to a record low of fewer than 2,000 butterflies.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ink multiyear deal with Spotify
The first project from Archewell Audio will be released in time for the holiday season.
Smokey Robinson mispronounces "Chanukah" in viral video
"I have no idea what Cha-noo-ka is, but happy Cha-noo-ka!"
Biden and Harris to be sworn in at Capitol, but public urged to stay home
The inaugural committee said in a statement that it urged the public not to travel to attend the inauguration in January.
"Healing is coming": U.S. health workers start getting vaccine
Some 145 sites around the nation, from Rhode Island to Alaska, began vaccinating health care workers.
Biden accuses Trump of "unprecedented assault on democracy"
The 538 members of the Electoral College formalized his victory just hours earlier.
FTC opens probe into Big Tech's data collection practices
Federal regulators order Amazon, Facebook and others to detail how they use people's personal data.
Supreme Court sides with Colorado church challenging COVID rules
Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer dissented.
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 U.K.
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Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
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