House passes stopgap bill to fund government through next week
The short-term funding bill will prevent a shutdown at the end of the week and offer more time for negotiations.
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YouTube bans videos with false claims of election fraud
YouTube said it is removing videos that falsely claim widespread voter fraud or errors changed the outcome of the U.S. election.
Investigation into Hunter Biden's "tax affairs" began in 2018
Hunter Biden said he "takes this matter very seriously" but is "confident" a review will show he handled his affairs "legally and appropriately."
Dramatic rescue of 4-year-old boy from Texas well
He fell in while walking with his parents. The rescue was tedious.
Texas sues over election results in battleground states Biden won
In his long-shot lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton takes aim at the results in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia.
SpaceX launch Starship prototype on spectacular test flight
Despite the setback, an elated Elon Musk says valuable data was collected.
The last long-shot chance for Trump allies to challenge election results
A joint session of Congress to ratify the election is also an opportunity for lawmakers to challenge results.
Will I have to wear a mask once I get the COVID vaccine?
A doctor explains why wearing masks will still be necessary for a while even after vaccines arrive.
Stunning images show humpback whale near Statue of Liberty
"As we were passing the Statue of Liberty, it flung its tail out of the water - twice," a witness told Reuters.
FDA panel recommends use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The experts voted 17 to 4 in favor of the drug's emergency use for people aged 16 years and older.
DOJ sues Alabama over violent prison conditions
The Justice Department said the state is failing to protect male inmates from inmate-on-inmate violence and excessive force at the hands of prison staff.
Two West Point cadets earn Rhodes Scholarships
For West Point Cadets Evan Walker and Tyrese Bender, the road to becoming Rhodes Scholars was paved with hard work and commitment to school, sports, and integrity.
Hospitals near capacity amid COVID-19 pandemic
More than one-third of all Americans live near hospitals that are critically short of intensive care unit beds.
Big Ten eliminates six-game requirement for championship
The decision comes just a day after the University of Michigan canceled its upcoming game against Ohio State, which would have made Ohio ineligible to compete in the championship under the previous rule.
Taylor Swift donates $13,000 to two struggling mothers
With many Americans struggling to make ends meet during these unprecedented times, the star has sparked some joy in the lives of two mothers in need this holiday season.
Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
4 grizzly bears killed mom and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms
Bessent relocates from home to base after Iran threats, reports say
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.
Rubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in Iran
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
