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COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for 20 million Americans by December
New York Post - 14 Nov 2020 16:45
Get ready to roll up your sleeve for a COVID-19 shot. As many as 20 million Americans could be inoculated against the coronavirus before the end of the year -- and the number jumps to 80 million by March -- if the govern...
Egypt unveils scores of ancient coffins, statues found in Saqqara
Al Jazeera English - 14 Nov 2020 16:51
Egypt's tourism and antiquities minister says some discovered items date back to the Late Period from 664 to 332 BC.
President Trump critics Rosie O'Donnell and Mary Trump joining forces
New York Post - 14 Nov 2020 06:35
Two of Donald Trump’s least-favorite critics — comedienne Rosie O’Donnell and the president’s tell-all niece, Mary Trump — have recently become friends and are now joining forces to criticize him together. The ...
Biden made his first administration hire this week, with others on the horizon. Here are some top contenders.
USA Today - 14 Nov 2020 16:55
Ron Klain was named President-elect Joe Biden's chief of staff this week.
Prosecutors tell William Barr they've seen no evidence of election fraud: Sources
ABC News - 14 Nov 2020 04:53
Sixteen assistant U.S. attorneys countered the attorney general's latest move.
The spread of conspiracy theories like QAnon threatens our politics: GOP congressman
USA Today - 14 Nov 2020 16:29
Collective stupidity weaponized by digital media is incredibly destructive. We need unprecedented courage to speak out against conspiracy theories.
U.S. shatters third consecutive daily coronavirus record
CBSNews - 14 Nov 2020 05:17
The U.S. shattered its third consecutive record for daily coronavirus cases on Friday. All 50 states are now reporting a rise in daily cases as President Trump says his administration won't propose a nationwide lockdown....
2 dead, at least 4 wounded in shootings since Friday afternoon, police say
Chicago Tribune - 14 Nov 2020 16:33
Two men are dead, and four others were wounded including a 16-year-old boy in separate shootings since Friday afternoon, Chicago police said.
Over 184,000 COVID cases reported in U.S. in one day, shattering previous record
CBSNews - 14 Nov 2020 16:09
An average of more than 1,100 Americans have died per day of the virus over the last week.
Why you should still wear a mask even after getting COVID-19
New York Post - 14 Nov 2020 04:43
Those flouting masks after previous coronavirus infection and assumed immunity can still carry the virus and transmit it to others, doctors say. Reinfection is also possible, though these cases have been far and few betw...
Pennsylvania judges rule against Trump campaign in 6 challenges over absentee ballots
New York Post - 14 Nov 2020 04:21
Two Pennsylvania judges served blows to President Trump’s re-election campaign on Friday, tossing out a combined six cases challenging absentee ballots. Judge James Crumlish of Philadelphia County’s Court of Common P...
The Dakotas are 'as bad as it gets anywhere in the world' for COVID-19
USA Today - 14 Nov 2020 16:27Trump taps Giuliani to take over election legal fight: Sources
ABC News - 14 Nov 2020 06:32
Prior lawyers pulled out of a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania Friday.
House Democrats make new-member banquet 'to go' after backlash
New York Post - 14 Nov 2020 05:51
House Democrats on Friday decided to make their traditional new-member banquet a “to-go” event after facing backlash for planning the lavish indoor dinner despite the risk of spreading COVID-19. House Speaker Nancy P...
U.S. bans investments in Chinese military-linked firms
CBSNews - 14 Nov 2020 05:17
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order barring Americans from investing in a group of companies the White House says supports China's military. The order applies to 31 different firms, and is set to go int...
Batter Up! Twitter Saboteurs Hijack 'Million MAGA March' Hashtag With Pancake Tweets
The Huffington Post - 14 Nov 2020 11:10
When it comes to the Proud Boys, they don't waffle.
Saturday Sessions: Travis performs "The Only Thing"
CBSNews - 14 Nov 2020 16:00
Scottish rock band Travis released their first album more than two decades ago. Through the years, they've hit the very top of the U.K. charts before finding international success. Many say their breakthrough sound set t...
Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway's 'Landslide' Boasts Come Back To Haunt Them
The Huffington Post - 14 Nov 2020 10:34
The president and his former aide received a stark reminder of their comments on Twitter and via a stinging CNN montage.
Ritchie Torres Never Dreamed He'd Be First Black Latino Gay Man Elected To Congress
The Huffington Post - 14 Nov 2020 06:07
The New York Democrat aims to be an "inspirational example of what is possible in America."
New Mexico issues stay-at-home order as COVID cases spike
NY Daily News - 14 Nov 2020 05:12
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued a stay-at-home order that directs restaurants to stop on-site service and urges residents to leave their residences only for vital activities.
Justice Alito speech on polarizing issues prompts calls to reform Supreme Court
ABC News - 14 Nov 2020 04:52
Justice Samuel Alito set off fresh calls for Supreme Court reform on Friday after delivering a highly-opinionated speech to a conservative legal group.
New York fights virus resurgence as Trump touts vaccine breakthrough
IBTimes - 14 Nov 2020 04:49
The US has by far the worst death toll with almost 245,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins, ahead of Brazil on 164,281 and India on 128,668 dead.