Josh Hawley’s ploy to be a pro-Trump hero results in withering blowback
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley offered pro-Trump demonstrators who stood outside the Capitol a raised fist salute as he walked into the Senate early on…
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Yes, you can still get infected with Covid-19 after being vaccinated. Here’s why
On December 18, a San Diego emergency room nurse was given a shot of the Covid-19…
Continue ReadingPelosi tells caucus there’s more Democratic support for impeachment than in 2019
House Democrats are furious at President Donald Trump and are quickly building momentum to move on impeachment in the next several days — as…
Continue ReadingUS diplomats draft memo calling on Pompeo to denounce Trump
US diplomats are calling on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to denounce President Donald Trump’s role in the violent insurrection attempt on the…
Continue ReadingWhite House counsel considering resigning, source says
White House counsel Pat Cipollone is considering resigning, sources familiar with his thinking tell CNN. Since the election, he had considered it…
Continue ReadingBiden to take train to Washington for inauguration, moving forward to ‘not be deterred’ by violence or virus
Joe Biden will begin his new journey as the 46th President of the United States in a familiar way: riding Amtrak from Wilmington to Washington. A day…
Continue ReadingCapitol riots raise urgent concerns about Congress’s information security
Digital security experts are raising the alarm over Wednesday’s breach of the US Capitol, which not only threatened lawmakers’ physical…
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Here’s why Apple could pick Hyundai for its iCar
Apple is reportedly in talks with Hyundai about cooperating on electric cars. A partnership with the South Korean company makes a lot of sense, but…
Continue ReadingTrump is in danger of losing his powerful social media machine
After four years of using social media platforms to bypass traditional media and spread his message directly to millions of people, President Donald…
Continue ReadingIdentical twins aren’t always genetically identical, new study finds
Identical twins may not be quite as identical as we thought; researchers in Iceland have discovered genetic differences that begin at the early…
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Obama and Clinton will join Bush at Biden’s inauguration
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, officials say, joining former President…
Continue ReadingAuthorities arrest the woman allegedly involved in assault on Black musician’s son in NYC hotel
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in California more than a week after falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician…
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When can YOU get the vaccine? It depends on your health, occupation and where you live
With two Covid-19 vaccines approved for emergency use and politicians, health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities rolling up…
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Covid death records shattered across Europe as London declares ‘major incident’
Europe slid further into crisis Friday as multiple countries faced overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths. The UK reported 1,325…
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Stocks hit new records despite dour jobs report
Bad news is good news again on Wall Street. Stocks rose at the opening bell Friday to hit more new records — despite the fact that the United…
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Trump tweets he is skipping Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump said he would not attend his successor’s swearing-in, a day after his top aides cajoled him into releasing a video…
Continue ReadingRestaurants like Olive Garden and Applebee’s were in trouble even before the pandemic
If you grew up in the 1990s, you might remember a trip to Olive Garden or Applebee’s as the highlight of your week. Those days are gone. Over…
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know about Biden’s nominees
President-elect Joe Biden has moved swiftly to build out his administration, naming his choices for Cabinet posts such as secretary of state,…
Continue ReadingBiden to introduce commerce and labor secretary nominees Friday
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday will introduce his nominees for commerce and labor secretary and other members of his economic and jobs team at…
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Biden’s work just got harder: America lost a staggering 140,000 jobs in December
America’s job market recovery ground to a halt in December, making President-elect Joe Biden’s task to repair the economy that much…
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Exclusive: Biden will release all available vaccine doses in break from Trump administration policy of holding back stock for second dose
President-elect Joe Biden will aim to release every available dose of the coronavirus vaccine when he takes office, a break with the Trump…
Continue Reading‘Tiger’ puts Tiger Woods’ life and career back under the microscope
There’s inevitably a salacious aspect to “Tiger,” an HBO documentary about the rise and fall of Tiger Woods, since what happened in…
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Former Trump communications director says President lied about 2020 election and should consider resigning
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah said Friday that President Donald Trump lied to the American people about the 2020…
Continue Reading‘One Night in Miami’ packs a powerful dramatic punch
A fascinating historical meeting of the minds provides the foundation for Regina King’s impressive feature film directorial debut in “One…
Continue ReadingBrad Raffensperger intends to certify results of Georgia’s Senate runoffs by January 20 but can’t say for sure
Georgia’s top elections official will certify the results of runoffs that will tip the power balance of the Senate to Democrats as soon as…
Continue ReadingTrump, pressured into video concession, faces uncertain final stretch
President Donald Trump’s top aides delivered a blunt warning to him Thursday as he sat sullenly in the West Wing and watched as his Republican…
Continue ReadingUS sees five deadliest days since Covid-19 pandemic’s start in last two weeks
In just less than two weeks, the US recorded its five deadliest days since the Covid-19 pandemic’s start — with more than 4,000…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats consider mid-next week for possible vote on Trump’s second impeachment
House Democrats are furious at President Donald Trump and are quickly building momentum to move on impeachment of Trump in the next several days…
Continue ReadingSen. Josh Hawley’s book canceled by publisher citing ‘deadly insurrection’ at Capitol building
In an extraordinary move, Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that it would no longer publish a planned book by Sen. Josh Hawley, one of the…
Continue ReadingRapper DaBaby arrested in Beverly Hills for alleged gun possession
The rapper known as DaBaby was arrested in Beverly Hills Thursday for allegedly possessing a loaded and concealed handgun, according to the Beverly…
Continue Reading‘Mean Girls’ won’t return to Broadway
When Broadway reopens, “Mean Girls” won’t be there. The Tony nominated musical based on the beloved 2004 film is staying closed,…
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‘They’re not f**king protesters, they’re f**king terrorists,’ says NBA star Draymond Green on US Capitol insurrection
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green says those involved in the insurrection at the US Capitol on Wednesday were not “protesters”…
Continue ReadingAmerica sheds jobs for the first time since April
America’s job market recovery ground to a halt in December, losing a staggering 140,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday…
Continue ReadingKFC is finally upgrading its chicken sandwich
Colonel Sanders is entering 2021 ready to rumble in the seemingly never-ending chicken sandwich wars. KFC is finally updating its fried chicken…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats eye quick impeachment vote if Pence rebuffs attempt to remove Trump from office
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team are considering a lightning-quick impeachment process if Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet…
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‘You just show them the photos.’ How LeBron James says he talks to his children about the double standard of the US Capitol riots
When asked how he talks to his children about Wednesday’s chaos in Washington, DC, LeBron James responded, “You just show them the…
Continue ReadingHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested under national security law
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday over an alleged violation of the city’s national security law, just a day…
Continue ReadingThe vaccine rollout and civil unrest is keeping the National Guard busy after an ‘unprecedented’ 2020
The US National Guard was so busy last year with “unprecedented” domestic deployments — helping with Covid-19, civil unrest and…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia state GOP lawmaker participated in insurrection at US Capitol
A West Virginia state lawmaker was among pro-Donald Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol in Wednesday’s deadly insurrection. Republican…
Continue ReadingBoeing agrees to pay $2.5 billion to settle charges it defrauded FAA on 737 Max
Boeing reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Justice Department on Thursday to settle criminal charges that the company defrauded the Federal…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden’s economic agenda is suddenly alive again. America could use the jobs
Democrats are taking control of the Senate, breathing new life into President-elect Joe Biden’s economic agenda at a time America’s job…
Continue ReadingPeople at the US Capitol riot are being identified and losing their jobs
As images and social media posts of Wednesday’s insurrection at the US Capitol circulate online, some of those who were present are being identified,…
Continue ReadingElon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos to become world’s richest person
Elon Musk edged past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to grab the title of world’s richest person, according to…
Continue ReadingHyundai’s stock skyrockets on reports it is in talks with Apple to build a car
Hyundai’s stock recorded its best day in at least two decades after the South Korean automaker was reported to be in early talks with Apple to…
Continue ReadingThe US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever
The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths Thursday — the most virus-related deaths the country has reported in one day since the…
Continue ReadingLoeffler concedes Georgia Senate runoff to Warnock
Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, the Republican incumbent, conceded her Senate runoff to Democratic Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock on Thursday — two…
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Trump’s desperate attempt to save his imploding presidency
It was too little, too late, and may fail to save a presidency imploding at staggering speed under the weight of Donald Trump’s tragic flaws.…
Continue ReadingSecond Cabinet member announces resignation over Trump’s response to riot
Two of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet secretaries — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos —…
Continue ReadingProsecutors ‘looking at all actors,’ including Trump, as charges are filed against Capitol rioters
Federal investigators are looking at everyone involved in the unrest at the US Capitol on Wednesday, including the role President Donald Trump played…
Continue ReadingTrump’s Education Secretary Betsy DeVos submits resignation
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has submitted her resignation, saying President Donald Trump’s role in spurring the mob that breached the US…
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