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Pelosi and Schumer Endorse Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief, Back Off Push F...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are breaking from their demand for a more than $2 trillion in coronavirus relief spending to endorse a bipartisan bill.

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Tired Of The Social Media Rat Race, Journalists Move To Writing Substa...

The San Francisco startup has doubled its writers since the pandemic started. Some high-profile journalists have left full-time jobs at major publications to give it a go at the buzzy newsletter.

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Virginia County Votes To Reject Gov. Northam's Coronavirus Restriction...

The board declares Campbell County to be a "First Amendment Sanctuary" and deems Northam's orders to violate constitutional rights.

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Stock Sales By Leaders At Coronavirus Testing Company Raise Legal Conc...

Co-Diagnostics, a company that has provided coronavirus tests to three state governments, has come under intense scrutiny for claims about its tests' accuracy and stock sales by company leaders.

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Afghan Government And Taliban Reach Breakthrough To Proceed With Peace...

The two sides have agreed on a way forward for substantive negotiations aimed at ending decades of almost continuous war in the country, representatives said in near-twin tweets.

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Why Tech Stocks Should Keep Outperforming in 2021

Valuations are at sky-high levels.

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U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control Lis...

The vote follows World Health Organization guidance saying that due to cannabis' therapeutic use and other factors, it "is not consistent with the criteria" for a Schedule IV drug.

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Hey, COVID-19 Long-Haulers: Take Care In Shopping For Health Insurance...

Anyone with lingering effects of COVID-19 should be extra careful in picking a 2021 health plan, specialists say. You now have a "pre-existing condition" that could increase medical expenses in 2021.

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CDC Shortens Its COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations

In revised guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention trimmed its recommended quarantine for possible exposure — from 14 days to seven or 10, depending on test results and symptoms.

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Ethiopia, U.N. Reach Deal To Allow 'Unimpeded' Access For Aid Groups I...

The United Nations' humanitarian agency announced the agreement Wednesday. Since fighting began in the disputed region roughly a month ago, tens of thousands of residents have fled for Sudan.

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'These Are Deaths That Could Have Been Prevented,' Says Researcher Stu...

A federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on Dec. 31. Kathryn Leifheit of UCLA says new data suggest evictions are linked to increases in coronavirus cases and deaths.

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'Nothing Left In The World Except These Bones': Yazidis Search For Mot...

Investigators have discovered 17 mass graves containing bodies of some of the 3,000 Yazidis killed by ISIS. For survivors, a grave with remains of older and pregnant women prompts a special anguish.

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Millions Face Bitter Winter If Congress Fails To Extend Relief Program...

A bipartisan group of Senators is proposing a nearly $908 billion compromise relief bill with millions of Americans about to fall off a cliff when benefits expire this month.

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Presidential pardons are meant to do something alien to Trump: Show me...

The criminal justice system isn't perfect, but Trump is abusing his presidential power to serve himself and his friends.

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Trump Vows To Veto Defense Bill Unless Shield For Big Tech Is Scrapped...

The president wants Congress to repeal Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, a provision that provides legal protection for tech companies.

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Enrollment By International Students In U.S. Colleges Plummets

The pandemic is a major reason, but the number of international students has been falling for years.

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Immigrant Woman Starts Food Pantry In Her Home To Help Undocumented Fa...

When Xiomy De la Cruz saw her neighbors losing their jobs during the pandemic, she decided to help feed them. Many were unable to access government benefits because of their immigration status.

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Narrow Wins In These Key States Powered Biden To The Presidency

Joe Biden topped President Trump by nearly 7 million votes, and 74 votes in the Electoral College, but his victory really was stitched together with narrow margins in key states.

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Hong Kong Activists Sentenced For Their Role In Anti-Government Protes...

Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam, all in their 20s, have been held since pleading guilty in November for organizing a protest last year that surrounded police headquarters.

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U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Wednesday. It could be dispersed within days to the neediest people, government officials said.

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California Dive Boat Captain Charged In Fire That Killed 34

The Labor Day 2019 blaze aboard the Conception killed 33 passengers and one crew member. Prosecutors say the vessel's captain failed to follow safety rules.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit

The agreement is a partial victory for the World Cup champions, who will see an improvement in hotel accommodations, venues, travel and staffing. A dispute over pay has yet to be resolved.

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Justice Department Investigating Possible Bribery-For-Pardon Scheme

A document filed in federal court seems to show a probe into lobbying for a pardon and a related scheme to offer payment. Large swaths of the document, including names, are blacked out.

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Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Healt...

Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.

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Next Administration Could Mean New Safety Regulations For Coal Mines

A recent government report called the mine safety standard regulating deadly silica dust "out of date," and difficult to enforce. The Biden administration may finally change that standard.

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Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class ...

Astronomers compare losing the observatory in Puerto Rico to losing a big brother. It was once the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.

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EU Could Approve Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine In December

If approved, the vaccine could be distributed before the end of the year, BioNTech says.

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The Ripple Effect Of One Rural Colorado Doctor Catching The Coronaviru...

Hospitals across the country are struggling as staffers get infected with coronavirus. It's especially tough for small, rural hospitals, where even one doctor out sick can upend patient capacity.

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Climate Case Against Shell Begins In The Netherlands

The case was brought by a group of environmental organizations and more than 17,000 Dutch citizens. They demand that Shell be forced to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030.

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Should Nursing Home Residents Be Prioritized For Getting The COVID-19 ...

A federal advisory committee to the CDC votes Tuesday on guidelines for who should get COVID-19 vaccines first. The committee is expected to prioritize health care workers and nursing home residents.

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Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Offer $908 Billion Coronavirus Aid Compr...

A loosely assembled group of House and Senate lawmakers released a legislative framework they hope can break the months-long impasse between party leaders and the White House on pandemic relief.

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Rosy Vaccine Outlook Brightens World Economic Forecast, But Recovery M...

China is predicted to account for more than a third of global economic growth next year, while the U.S. and European countries will lag behind, according to the OECD.

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Atlas is out. The illogic and cruelty of his time in power remains.

We’ll be feeling the after-effects of Trump’s war on science for a long time.

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As Virus Rages And U.S. Economy Sputters, Biden To Formally Unveil Eco...

The team is led by Janet Yellen, a former Fed chair who Biden nominated for treasury secretary. Other nominees, like OMB nominee Neera Tanden, may face stiff Republican opposition.

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Gaza's Hamas Leader Gets Coronavirus As Palestinian Territories' Cases...

Yahiya Sinwar has tested positive for the coronavirus as infections reach record levels in the Palestinian territories.

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After Trump, Europe's Populist Leaders Will Have 'Lost One Of Their Ch...

Eastern Europe's populist leaders are having a hard time accepting that President Trump lost the election. President-elect Joe Biden says he is committed to rebuilding ties with the European Union.

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Another Mysterious Monolith Suddenly Appears — This Time In Romania

Not long after a metal object appeared without explanation in the Utah desert, it disappeared. Now, locals in Piatra Neamt say they have found a similar monolith, and answers remain just as scarce.

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Assailants Attack City In Southern Brazil In Series Of Brazen Early Mo...

Over the course of two hours, several heavily armed men laid siege to the coastal city of Criciúma, where they blew up ATMs and took hostages.

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What Joe Biden's Election Means For Abortion Rights

Groups opposed to abortion rights have celebrated many policy wins during the Trump administration. Now, reproductive rights advocates want President-elect Biden to reverse those actions.

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Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.

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Biden's Coalition Was United In Beating Trump. Governing May Reveal It...

Joe Biden won by tapping into a diverse group of voters who were on a mission to defeat President Trump. But now without Trump, Biden faces a daunting challenge to keep that coalition together.

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Fired Official Says Correcting Trump's Fraud Claims The 'Right Thing T...

Christopher Krebs, who led the federal government's efforts to secure the 2020 election, called the operation near seamless despite President Trump's claims to the contrary.

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Congress needs to go full post-Watergate as soon as Trump leaves

Trump has been adept at exploiting every loophole available to him in the law. Congress needs to go full post-Watergate and close off as many as possible.

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Coronavirus Was In U.S. Weeks Earlier Than Previously Known, Study Say...

The discovery, uncovered after analyzing blood donations from nine states, strengthens evidence that the coronavirus was quietly spreading around the world before health officials were aware.

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Dr. Scott Atlas, Special Coronavirus Advisor To Trump Resigns

Atlas, who was a radiologist by training, pushed fringe theories about the coronavirus, including the idea that large numbers of people should get infected in order to reach so-called "herd immunity."

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Navy Will Dismantle USS Bonhomme Richard

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship burned for five days after a fire broke out onboard July 12. It could cost the Navy $3 billion to repair the ship or $1 billion to repurpose it.

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So You Traveled Over Thanksgiving. Now What?

Experts suggest being extra careful over the next week or two if you gathered with others outside your pod. That means masks, getting tested, and assuming you might be infected with the coronavirus.

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U.S. Shoppers Might Spend $13 Million Per Minute During Cyber Monday P...

Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.

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Israeli Tourism Ministry Warns Against Discussing Sensitive Topics Wit...

The ministry's 29-page advisory is geared to tourism professionals and business travelers now that travel is open between the two countries, but it has been criticized in both Israel and the Gulf.

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More Americans Pay Rent On Credit Cards As Lawmakers Fail To Pass Reli...

Many Americans who've lost income in the pandemic are falling deeper into debt — forced to pay bills or even their rent on credit cards. It's a sign of trouble ahead for the economy.

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