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The Problem With Problem Sharks
The New York Times - 1 Jan 2021 22:32
A marine biologist's ideas for singling out sharks that attack humans have prompted objections from other shark scientists.
Trump urges South Dakota governor to challenge 'RINO' Sen. Thune
New York Post - 1 Jan 2021 22:14
Thune, the Senate majority whip, outraged Trump last month when he said a challenge to the Electoral College results would "go down like a shot dog."
New U.S. laws coming in 2021: Virus aid, minimum wage, legal weed
CBSNews - 1 Jan 2021 14:46
As Americans ring in 2021, an array of new laws will take effect from coast to coast.
Thailand bans food, drink, newspapers and magazines on domestic flights
CNN - 1 Jan 2021 06:31
In an effort to stem the tide of the coronavirus, Thailand has banned food, drink and any printed materials other than safety information cards on board domestic flights. The airlines will have to follow the regulations ...
Evidence of U.K. Coronavirus Strain Found in Florida Man
Time - 1 Jan 2021 05:38
Officials said the new virus variant was detected in a man in his twenties in Martin County
Peru police kill 2 farm workers protesting for higher wages, president apologizes
NY Daily News - 1 Jan 2021 04:56
Police in Peru killed two farm workers at a protest.
California dad arrested after allegedly shooting son multiple times
New York Post - 1 Jan 2021 03:10
Police responded to a home in Antioch before 8 p.m. where they found a 66-year-old man had shot his 33-year-old son, KNTV reported.
Zara Holland arrested for trying to flee Barbados with COVID-infected beau
New York Post - 1 Jan 2021 14:41
Zara Holland, a "Love Island" star and Miss Great Britain 2015, has been arrested while trying to leave Barbados with her boyfriend after he tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report. The 25-year-old bea...
Police chief "can't defend" bodycam video showing officers' delay in aiding Andre Hill after shooting
CBSNews - 1 Jan 2021 14:18
New footage shows officers did not give Hill aid after he was shot.
Ontario's finance minister Rod Phillips abruptly quits amid Caribbean vacation flak
NY Daily News - 1 Jan 2021 06:00
Canada's minister of finance, Rod Phillips, abruptly resigned his post on Thursday after he was busted vacationing in St. Barts.
Andy Cohen rants against de Blasio and mayor's dance during New Year's Eve show: 'Do something with this city!'
NY Daily News - 1 Jan 2021 17:24
New year, same Andy Cohen. The co-host of CNN's "New Year's Eve Live" show started 2021 by going on a boozed-up rant against Mayor de Blasio, dissing Hizzoner's dance with his wife and begging for him to "do something wi...
Brexit Customs Checks Make a Quiet Debut at U.K. Ports
The New York Times - 1 Jan 2021 12:54
Starting the new rules on a holiday helped, with some predicting more confusion and backups in the days ahead.
California hospitals stressed to the 'brink of catastrophe' by the coronavirus surge
CNN - 1 Jan 2021 06:20
Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the state's 40 million residents are living under stay-at-home orders, are seeing ...
From Moscow to Thailand to Beijing, countries around the world welcome 2021
USA Today - 1 Jan 2021 03:26
Countries around the world welcome 2021 with celebrations while other cities, like London, decided to cancel their fireworks.
This pharmacist was arrested after hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine doses were destroyed
New York Post - 1 Jan 2021 21:05
A Wisconsin pharmacist has been arrested after it emerged that a hospital worker deliberately spoiled hundreds of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a report. While authorities haven’t named the suspect, records...
Millions of businesses hit by economic plunge in 2020
CBSNews - 1 Jan 2021 06:59
2020 began with the economy surging -- then, the pandemic came. CBS News' Diane King Hall reviews the most important business stories of 2020.
Britain Ends Its Long Brexit Journey With an Economic Break From the E.U.
Time - 1 Jan 2021 04:17
Brexit has left the E.U. smaller and the U.K. freer but more isolated in a turbulent world
Minneapolis officials release bodycam footage in fatal police shooting
CBSNews - 1 Jan 2021 03:57
Minneapolis officials released bodycam footage Thursday of a police shooting 24 hours earlier that left a man dead at a gas station less than a mile from where George Floyd died in May. Minneapolis police chief Medaria A...
Wuhan: 1 year after COVID-19
ABC News - 1 Jan 2021 14:21
One year later, Wuhan prepares to ring out a "good riddance to" 2020 as much of the world still battles rising infections and deaths.
Congress is set formalize Biden's win in a likely contentious special session Jan. 6. Here's what to expect.
USA Today - 1 Jan 2021 12:43
On Jan. 6, Congress will meet to formally count the votes cast by the Electoral College. Some GOP lawmakers have indicated that they will object.
Election lawyer: Electoral challenge won't go anywhere
CNN - 1 Jan 2021 00:48
Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg explains why any challenge to the results of the Electoral College in the House of Representatives and US Senate won't go anywhere.
Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Toss Election Lawsuit Against Pence
The New York Times - 1 Jan 2021 03:35
The suit, led by Representative Louie Gohmert of Texas, seeks to give the vice president the power to reject electoral votes that were cast for Joseph R. Biden Jr.