$900 billion in stimulus is coming. More is needed but isn’t guaranteed
After months and months of delay, Congress has passed a $900 billion stimulus package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver…
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Burger King is giving away free dollars to spend on its new $1 menu
Burger King is adding a new dollar menu, bucking the trend of fast food chains pushing customers to more expensive items as food and labor costs…
Continue ReadingFrom pivotal endorsement to Cabinet advice, Jim Clyburn is here for Joe Biden
Don’t call Rep. Jim Clyburn a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s inner circle. Yes, with his pivotal endorsement of Biden in the South…
Continue ReadingSome White House advisers fear Trump’s final days
President Donald Trump has turned to a fringe group of advisers peddling increasingly dubious tactics to overturn the results of the election,…
Continue ReadingHouse conservatives strategize with Trump and Pence in push to challenge Biden’s win
Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks and fellow House conservatives met privately on Monday with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as the…
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5 things to know for December 22: Covid-19, stimulus, West Point, Russia, Trump order
The holidays likely won’t look the same this year for a lot of us. So now’s the perfect time to start new traditions and find joy in the…
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2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out of moving plane with a dog at LaGuardia
Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a…
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Trump threatens 30-day reign of destruction on the way out of office
Joe Biden will be president in 30 days. Until then, the question is how much damage can be done by a vengeful, delusional soon-to-be ex-President…
Continue Reading Pythons might become a new menu item in Florida if scientists can confirm they’re safe to eat
The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons — an extremely invasive species in the…
Continue ReadingSoftBank joins Wall Street’s latest craze in hunt for acquisitions
SoftBank wants in on one of Wall Street’s hottest trends as it looks to beef up its tech portfolio once again. On Monday, the Japanese…
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Senado y Cámara de Representantes aprueban paquete de estÃmulo por US$ 900.000 millones
(CNN) — El Senado y la Cámara de Representantes aprobaron el lunes un paquete de estÃmulo por el covid-19 de gran alcance de US$ 900.000 millones…
Continue Reading A man already in prison has been charged with murder in the 1988 disappearance of a girl from a California supermarket
A man who has been in prison since 1989 has been charged with kidnapping and killing a 9-year-old girl who disappeared from a California neighborhood…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 isolation gives Britain a taste of ‘no-deal’ Brexit chaos
France has suspended transport links with Britain after a new Covid-19 variant emerged in southern England, adding to growing chaos at UK ports and…
Continue ReadingUS announces new criminal charges in Pan Am terrorist bombing
US Attorney General William Barr on Monday announced criminal charges against an alleged bombmaker in the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight 103…
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Whether you have just 5, 10 or 15 minutes, these stress relief workouts can help
With everyday life disrupted due to the ongoing pandemic, stress is at an all-time high. Fears of getting sick, uncertainty of jobs, uneasiness about…
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Celebrate small rituals for Christmas and make it special without the big gathering
Even as we count down the final days of December, many of us are still coming to terms with the fact that holiday events and gatherings are looking…
Continue Reading An acquired taste? McDonald’s China offers burger featuring Spam and crushed Oreos
Just when we thought we couldn’t possibly be shocked by yet another bizarre fast food chain restaurant offering — remember Domino’s…
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2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out of moving plane with a dog at La Guardia
Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a…
Continue Reading 2 passengers open Delta flight cabin door and slide out moving plane with a dog at La Guardia
Two passengers aboard a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing out to a…
Continue Reading Senado y Cámara de Representantes aprueban paquete de estÃmulo por de US$ 900.000 millones
(CNN) — El Senado y la Cámara de Representantes aprobaron el lunes un paquete de estÃmulo por el covid-19 de gran alcance de US$ 900.000 millones…
Continue Reading A security guard biked more than 3 miles to return a woman’s lost wallet. Now, his community is raising money to buy him a car
One couple in Hawaii got an unexpected delivery earlier this month after a security guard from a local grocery store turned up at their front door.…
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Congress approves long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package, overcoming months of gridlock
Congress voted Monday evening to approve a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…
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Newsmax ‘clarifies’ election conspiracy theories after legal threat from voting technology company
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. All throughout…
Continue Reading Trump issues executive order requiring ‘beautiful’ federal architecture
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday looking to ensure that federal buildings feature “beautiful” architecture,…
Continue Reading Encuentran un cachorro de lobo ‘conservado perfectamente’ durante 57.000 años en Canadá. Incluso sabemos lo que comÃa
(CNN) — Un cachorro de lobo perfectamente conservado, escondido en el permafrost durante 57.000 años y al que los investigadores describieron como…
Continue Reading ¡Jo, Jo, oh, no! Santa Claus se enreda con unos cables de luz
(CNN) –– En lugar de dirigir el tradicional trineo de renos, este imitador de Papá Noel (o Santa Claus) se elevó a los cielos en una especie de…
Continue Reading This is the woman whose statue will replace that of Robert E. Lee in the US Capitol
When Barbara Johns was just 16 years old, she led a walkout at her high school to protest poor and unequal school conditions. The moment is one that…
Continue Reading Five high school freshmen are being called heroes for saving two children from an icy pond
Five New Jersey teens are being hailed as heroes after they saved two children from falling into an icy pond while they were sledding. The group of…
Continue Reading Fired Florida Covid data scientist’s lawsuit calls search of her home ‘retaliation’
The former Florida data analyst who has accused state officials of covering up the extent of the pandemic has filed a lawsuit alleging that police…
Continue Reading Fauci dice que desaconsejarÃa restricciones adicionales a los viajes del Reino Unido, que lidia con una nueva variante del coronavirus
(CNN) — Los funcionarios de salud pública de Estados Unidos no aconsejan actualmente a la Casa Blanca que intensifique las restricciones a los…
Continue ReadingHere’s which Biden Cabinet and other top roles haven’t been announced yet
President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce several key roles in his incoming administration, including attorney general, labor secretary and…
Continue Reading Asà cambió el trabajo para siempre con la pandemia
(CNN Business) –– La pandemia afectó nuestro trabajo: cuándo, dónde y cómo lo hacemos. Las empresas se vieron obligadas a implementar el…
Continue Reading Cámara de Representantes aprueba paquete de estÃmulo por de US$ 900.000 millones y lo envÃa al Senado
(CNN) — La Cámara de Representantes aprobó el lunes un paquete de ayuda por el covid-19 de gran alcance de US$ 900.000 millones que promete…
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Yoga for stress-related insomnia
Are you finding yourself tossing and turning in the middle of the night, unable to stay asleep? Or maybe you’ve always struggled with falling…
Continue ReadingHouse approves $900 billion Covid rescue package, sending it to the Senate
The House of Representatives on Monday passed a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…
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House passes $900 billion COVID relief, catchall measure
The House easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash…
Continue ReadingBiden poised to nominate Connecticut education chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Connecticut education commissioner Miguel Cardona as his education secretary, two people familiar…
Continue Reading The Moderna vaccine is now in some Americans’ arms as Covid-19 cases in the US pass 18 million
As the number of Covid-19 cases reported in the United States passed 18 million, the second vaccine given emergency authorization was being…
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Zoom removes 40 minute limit for free calls on several holidays
Zoom announced that it will be removing its 40 minute limit on free calls globally for several upcoming holidays to help friends and families…
Continue Reading CEO of Howard University Hospital got the Covid-19 vaccine to encourage staff to follow her lead
When Anita Jenkins sat down to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, she was sending a clear message to her staff. The CEO of Howard University Hospital, a…
Continue Reading Buscan identificar los cuerpos de 600 personas desaparecidas en Argentina entre 1974 y 1983
(CNN Español) — Luis Fondebrider preside el Equipo Argentino de AntropologÃa Forense de Argentina (EAAF), que ya recuperó unos 1.500 cuerpos de…
Continue Reading K.T. Oslin, ’80’s Ladies’ singer, dead at 78
K.T. Oslin, a country music singer and songwriter who came to fame with her anthem “80’s Ladies,” has died, according to a…
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Rain Tapers Off… But More To Come
Weather Story: This morning’s cold front will exit the region, leaving us with cool conditions and mostly sunny skies by Tuesday. Several storm…
Continue Reading Develan en Ecuador placa con nombres de los sentenciados por caso Odebrecht, incluido el expresidente Correa
(CNN Español) –– La ProcuradurÃa General de Ecuador develó una placa de mármol, en la entrada principal del Palacio de Carondelet en Quito,…
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Crews respond to fire near Salinas River
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said it is with firefighters at the scene of a fire by the Salinas River…
Continue Reading Kevin Greene, NFL sack legend and Hall of Famer, has died at age 58
Kevin Greene, who had the third most sacks in NFL history, died Monday, according to statements from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh…
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Aprueban proyecto millonario para ayudar a vecindarios afectados por el COVID-19 en el Condado de Monterey
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif.(KMUV) Después de un voto unánime, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Monterey aprobó el Proyecto Piloto de…
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