First responder, nurse dies after contracting COVID-19
A Wisconsin fire department and community are mourning the death of a first responder from COVID-19 on Thanksgiving. Capt. Kelly Raether was a member of the Ixonia Fire Department.
Trump using military funding as leverage in fight with tech giants
President Donald Trump's threat Tuesday to veto an annual defense bill unless Congress removes legal protections for social media companies drew swift, sharp bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who charged Trump was using leverage over the troops to settle personal scores.
UK becomes first country to approve Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, first shots roll out next week
The United Kingdom has become the first Western nation to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, a landmark moment in the coronavirus pandemic that paves the way for the first doses to be rolled out across the country next week.
California's Democratic politicians can't seem to follow their own coronavirus advice
California is in the midst of a major coronavirus surge. According to the Los Angeles Times, the state has averaged more than 14,000 cases a day for the last week, a 55.6% increase. Hospitalizations are at a record high, up …
Michelle Lujan Grisham leading contender to lead HHS, expected to be nominated
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is the leading contender to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, people familiar with the matter tell CNN, and is expected to be nominated for one of the most critical roles in …
Politicans urge people to buy Australian wine in defiance of China
Politicians from various Western countries have asked consumers to buy Australian wine in order to fight back against China's punitive tariffs on the beverage.
Georgia's GOP secretary of state says recount results will show 'no substantial changes'
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday they have seen "no substantial changes" in the state's election recount and expects to re-certify President-elect Joe Biden as the winner.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris picks Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff
Tina Flournoy, who is currently serving as chief of staff to former President Bill Clinton, has been chosen to be Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' chief of staff, according to a source with knowledge of the decision.
Jake Tapper to interview Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in first joint interview since winning election
CNN's Jake Tapper will interview President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Thursday in their first joint interview since winning the election, the network announced Tuesday.
Moderna to apply today for FDA authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine
Pharmaceutical company Moderna intends to apply Monday to the US Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine.
Arizona certifies Biden's victory
Arizona certified its election results on Monday, awarding the state's 11 electoral votes to President-elect Joe Biden and clearing the way for Senator-elect Mark Kelly, a Democrat, to be sworn in this week.
George Clooney cuts his own hair with a device attached to a vacuum cleaner
The coronavirus pandemic forced celebrities to adapt to a brave new world away from their adorning fans, and they responded in myriad ways.
Don't expect a second stimulus check this year. Here's what Congress is talking about instead
Even with coronavirus spiking and new restrictions taking effect, Congress remains stalled on fresh relief for Americans in need.
Why Joe Biden's broken foot reveals how different his White House will be from Donald Trump's
Days before Thanksgiving last year, President Donald Trump made an unannounced and previously unscheduled trip to Walter Reed medical center. The White House said the trip was for a "quick exam and labs." We still don't know why he actually …
Dancers turn live holiday performances into drive-in movie events
The start of the holiday season would normally be the time to buy your tickets to see a live performance of the Nutcracker but under covid-19 restrictions those shows can't go on. Local non-profits and dance studios are pivoting to …
