Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands.

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of Its First Killing Since George Floyd

The video shows a man raising something to his car window before a bang is heard. An officer ducks for cover and then fires several rounds at the man.

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US says it won't allow Pearl murder suspect to evade justice

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How stimulus checks could be withheld from the Americans who need them most

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Many front-line workers refuse Covid vaccines as distribution struggles

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Nashville bomber linked to 'lizard people' myth, investigators say

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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?

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Trump returns to White House early, offers year-end message

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US Senate leader Mitch McConnell thwarts Trump bid for $2,000 coronavirus economic relief cheques

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Iran Escalates Threats as Anniversary of Soleimani Strike Nears

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Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail

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China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins

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China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 surges globally

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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'Fear the Democrats': Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message

Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are resting their re-election hopes on a strategy that calls more attention to what they’re against than what they support.

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Senator David Perdue Goes into Quarantine

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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

Reasons to be hopeful about the Biden economy.

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Republican David Perdue becomes 4th Georgia Senate candidate to endorse $2,000 stimulus checks

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On Jan. 20, Biden to issue memo freezing Trump administration's midnight regulations

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China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins

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Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?

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Georgia governor pushes back on Trump's call for resignation

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Pelosi says McConnell and Republican senators have ‘endless tolerance for other people’s sadness’

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In a Year Marked By Death, the Trump Administration Cements a Legacy of Unprecedented Executions

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State media: Attack on bus in southern Syria kills 28

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People 65 and older can soon get a COVID vaccine at a Broward drive-thru. Here’s how

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House Problem Solvers Caucus co-chairs vote for $2,000 stimulus checks

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Trump put Senate Republicans in a real jam. But McConnell might have a way out.

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'Human error' causes loss of 500 Moderna coronavirus vaccine doses in Wisconsin

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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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Discovery of Virus Variant in Colorado and California Alarms Scientists

A more contagious version of the coronavirus may alter the course of the pandemic in the United States, researchers said.

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Hawley Answers Trump’s Call for Election Challenge

The Republican senator said he would object to certifying the Electoral College votes on Jan. 6, a move that is unlikely to alter President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory.

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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

Celebrations will be muted as 2020 finally comes to an end, but they will bring much-needed touches of grace.

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Stimulus, Virus Variant, Georgia: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Andy Cohen is Really Ready to Ring in 2021

Bravo’s main man bids adieu to what may have been the twenty-twentiest 2020 ever.

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Trials begin for 10 charged with fleeing from Hong Kong

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Video shows park ranger stunning Native American man in New Mexico

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Republican David Perdue becomes 4th Georgia Senate candidate to endorse $2,000 stimulus checks

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Court: Parents of child who killed himself can sue educators

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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months

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Trump news – live: President files Supreme Court election challenge, and says GOP has ‘death wish’ to defy him

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Government refuses to rule out national Tier 4 lockdown as daily Covid cases pass 50,000

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Hong Kongers charged in China plead guilty, relatives told

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Republicans sue Mike Pence in 'desperate' last-ditch effort to overturn election

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Thousands demand ouster of Nepal leader as party feud grows

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History holds Biden may be the right man for the moment

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Trump labelled ‘entitled frat boy’ by Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera

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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List

The move would complicate any effort by the incoming Biden administration to resume President Barack Obama’s thaw in relations with Havana.

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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

It’s the first confirmed U.S. case of the variant, which has overwhelmed hospitals in Britain.

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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond

Investigators are questioning whether the perpetrator specifically targeted the building. The explosion disrupted 911 call centers, hospitals and cell service in several states.

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A Tornado, a Pandemic and Now a Bombing: ‘Nashville Strong’ Is Tested

In 2020, the city has weathered a tornado’s devastation and the rippling consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Then, a bewildering and unsettling attack made a tough year tougher.

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Joe Biden’s Climate Team Actually Cares About Climate

His administration’s staffing shows how seriously the incoming president takes this issue.

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2020 Was the Year Reaganism Died

The government promised to help — and it did.

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Ben Crump demands charges against ‘Karen’ who attacked Black teen at hotel

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Pakistani girls forcibly converted to Islam

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Sudanese man's death draws attention to paramilitary force

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Nasa's Mars rover and the 'seven minutes of terror'

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More COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline as US effort ramps up

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

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Egypt delegation visits Libyan capital, meets Tripoli gov't

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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Australian Man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help

Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck.

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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for

How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for.

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Military Bill

Republicans joined with Democrats to hand President Trump a rare legislative rebuke in the final days of his presidency. The bill will next be taken up by the Senate, where it is expected to pass.

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Biden admonishes the Trump administration for impeding the transition, calling it irresponsible.

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Barr Leaves a Legacy Defined by Trump

Though he sometimes departed from the president, the outgoing attorney general’s term was dominated by how he navigated the Russia investigation and other fraught issues.

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict

Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region.

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Trump Signs Pandemic Relief Bill After Unemployment Aid Lapses

After calling the measure a “disgrace,” President Trump abruptly signed it, extending expanded unemployment benefits and an eviction moratorium, and averting a government shutdown.

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Heather Cox Richardson Offers a Break From the Media Maelstrom. It’s Working.

She is the breakout star of the newsletter platform Substack, doing the opposite of most media as she calmly situates the news of the day in the long sweep of American history.

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Should the internet’s most controversial law be repealed?

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4 arrested in Mexico crash that killed current, ex-governor

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Boris Johnson's Brexit deal: All the key details and what the critics say

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COVID-19 Patient Is Bludgeoned to Death in California Hospital

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FBI investigating whether man linked to Nashville bombing was paranoid about 5G networks

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The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors

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Militants attack checkpoint in Pakistan, killing at least 7

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Government shutdown looms as Donald Trump continues to refuse to sign new stimulus bill

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CDC issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccine for people with underlying conditions

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EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1

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Trump appears to back plan to overturn election result in Congress amid more false claims of fraud

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California coronavirus death toll: Latest Covid-19 figures

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Egypt delegation visits Libyan capital, meets Tripoli gov't

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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Stimulus in Limbo, but Not the Rent or Utility Bills

Financially pressed Americans looked forward to extended unemployment benefits and a $600 check. Now they are waiting to see if the president will sign the stimulus bill.

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Reginald Foster, Vatican Latinist Who Tweeted in the Language, Dies at 81

One of the world’s foremost experts on Latin, Father Foster was a monk who looked like a stevedore, dressed like a janitor and swore like a sailor.

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NFL Week 16: What We Learned

The Steelers came back to beat the Colts, Kansas City survived against Atlanta and Jacksonville secured the No. 1 pick in the draft.

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Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?

Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics.

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How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Jobless Benefits Are Set to Expire as Trump Resists Signing Relief Bill

Millions of Americans were set to lose crucial jobless aid, as the president continued to criticize the bill that would keep the programs from lapsing.

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The complete list of Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations

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Human remains found at blast site of bomb-rigged vehicle playing message that it was about to explode

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4 arrested in Mexico crash that killed current, ex-governor

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Biden calls Trump's refusal to sign relief bill an 'abdication of responsibility'

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Scientists home in on potential cause of rare COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions

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FBI at home of possible person of interest in Nashville bomb

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Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row

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Spain: King Felipe appears to criticise exiled father in Christmas speech

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Quarter of a million dollar reward offered over mysterious Christmas Day Nashville bombing

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Israeli jets strike Gaza after militants fire rockets

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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Review: It’s Not About What We Deserve

The sequel to the 2017 hit finds Diana Prince, a.k.a. Wonder Woman, pining for love and saddled with a movie unworthy of her.

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‘News of the World’ Review: Tom Hanks Does the Strong, Silent Type

The star can’t help but bring decency to Paul Greengrass’s lean, efficient western set in 1870s Texas.

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The Coronavirus's New Words

Doomscrolling, mask-hole, Zoom fatigue and more from the pandemic lexicon.

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The Haunting of Tulsa, Okla.

A recently unearthed mass grave may soon provide answers about what happened to victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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Ancient DNA Is Changing How We Think About the Caribbean

New research delivers surprising findings about Indigenous people in the region before contact with Europeans.

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Warning played at scene before Nashville explosion

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Nurses fear what's to come: 'Walk down our unit for a day'

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How real is the threat of prosecution for Donald Trump post-presidency?

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Trump campaign, supporters sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems employee after election accusations

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China steps up pressure on Alibaba with anti-monopoly probe

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Trump's Attack on Coronavirus Relief Divides GOP and Threatens Recovery

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Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance

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Op-Ed: It's 'Home Alone, the Pandemic Version'

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Biden facing growing pressure from secular Democrats to embrace their agenda

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New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies

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Israel arrests Palestinian suspect in West Bank killing

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Nashville police share photo of RV linked to explosion

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Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service

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Nashville police release image of vehicle that exploded on Christmas Day

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Trump issues warning to Iran over attack on US Embassy in Baghdad

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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia

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GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

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‘Joe and I know that sorrow’: Joe Biden and wife Jill reflect on Covid deaths in Christmas message

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Pelosi says House to vote on bigger stimulus payments after GOP blocks increase

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Trump pardoned a former K-9 police officer who was convicted of releasing her dog on an unarmed homeless man

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The high-profile Americans who've already received COVID-19 shots, from Dr. Anthony Fauci to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world

From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020.

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Here’s who doesn’t qualify for upcoming COVID-19 stimulus check

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Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

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Politicians and vaccines: Set an example or cut in line?

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic

They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

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Government report warns of potential violence and foreign interference during Georgia Senate runoffs

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Israeli jets fly over Beirut, explosions reported in Syria

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Boris Johnson hails £660bn Brexit trade deal which finally 'takes back control' from the EU

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1st batch of approved COVID vaccines reaches Latin America

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House GOP leader McCarthy reportedly nixes Pelosi’s attempt to pass $2,000 payments by unanimous consent

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Nigel Farage declares 'war is over' as Brexit deal done

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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia

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Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover

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Florida now has Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Can you pick the one you want?

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Georgia Senate runoff elections, explained: What are they, why is it happening and when is the vote?

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Karl Rove and Chris Christie slam Trump allies Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell on Fox News

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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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Behind Trump Clemency, a Case Study in Special Access

Philip Esformes was sentenced last year to 20 years for Medicare fraud. Then a well-connected organization supported by his family weighed in with the White House.

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Stimulus, Brexit, Storm:Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Biden delays attorney general appointment

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Trump pardons 15, commutes 5 sentences, including GOP allies

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Solving COVID: December 23, 2020

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COVID relief bill morphs into a test of GOP loyalty to Trump

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Top Asian News 4:56 a.m. GMT

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Dr. Anthony Fauci receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

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2020 in pictures: The defining moments that changed Asia

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Trump pardons: Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles Kushner granted clemency

Two key allies jailed over the Russia inquiry benefit from the latest wave of presidential pardons.

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Dr. Susan Moore Dies of Covid-19 After Complaining of Racist Treatment at Indiana Hospital

“He made me feel like a drug addict,” Dr. Susan Moore said, accusing a white doctor of downplaying her complaints of pain and suggesting she should be discharged.

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A Middle-Aged Christmas

The meaning of Christmas nostalgia in the middle of life’s journey.

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Dear Santa, Why Are You Behind Plexiglass?

All over the country, the annual Christmas ritual for children looks and feels different this year.

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With deadlines looming, Trump throws wrench into COVID-19 relief agreement

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Sussexes' Christmas card features tree decorated by Archie

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No, China Did Not 'Expel' a US Warship from its Territory, Navy Says

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Trump vetoes defense bill, setting up possible congressional override

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US companies no longer have to pay sick leave to people with Covid after Mitch McConnell reportedly blocks extension

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Biden hopes virus deal is glimpse of deal-making to come

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Biden says Trump needs to publicly name who is responsible for the Solar Winds cyberattack

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Consumer relief: COVID bill to end 'surprise' medical bills

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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings

Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

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Trump Gives Clemency to More Allies, Including Manafort, Stone and Charles Kushner

It was the second wave of pardons and commutations by the president in two days, showing his willingness to use his power aggressively on behalf of loyalists.

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Trump’s Attack on Coronavirus Relief Divides G.O.P. and Threatens Recovery

From the campaign trail in Georgia to Capitol Hill, President Trump’s demand for changes to the $900 billion pandemic relief plan upended political and economic calculations.

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Distrust of the medical system among Black Americans poses added vaccination challenge for COVID-19

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Toronto police: Pakistani dissident death not suspicious

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Pfizer and Moderna testing vaccines on UK coronavirus variant

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Dominion Voting Systems employee sues Trump campaign and supporters for defamation over election conspiracies

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Pakistan warns India against 'false flag' attacks in Kashmir

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Former FDA chief thinks new mutation of COVID-19 found in the U.K. is 'already in the U.S.'

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S. Korea scrambles jets after Chinese and Russian intrusion into air defense zone

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Israel, Arab nations want a say in Biden's Iran negotiations. Here's why his advisers are skeptical.

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Trump turns on Pence as Lincoln Project ad ‘gets in his head’, report says

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Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on Christian faith

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Kamala Harris Warns Georgia Dems ‘Everything’ Is at Stake in Senate Runoffs

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Congress takes aim at climate change in massive relief bill

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Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

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The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India

Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India.

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The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future

How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.

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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

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Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020

Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trump Pardons Two Russia Inquiry Figures and Blackwater Guards

The pre-Christmas wave of 20 pardons and commutations are not likely to be the last before Mr. Trump leaves office on Jan. 20.

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U.S. Considers Granting Immunity to Saudi Prince in Suspected Assassination Attempt

If the request is granted, it could potentially provide a legal basis to dismiss a separate case against Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Biden, Calling Stimulus Bill a ‘Down Payment,’ Urges More Relief

The president-elect said he would ask Congress soon after his inauguration to pass an additional coronavirus aid package with more money for firefighters, police officers and nurses.

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Will Trump Force Principled Conservatives to Start Their Own Party? I Hope So

American politics will be shaped by the influence of the monarch of Mar-a-Lago.

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1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?

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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

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Congress Rushes to Pass Huge Coronavirus Relief Bill

The House was set to approve a $900 billion pandemic aid bill on Monday night, with the Senate poised to follow later on. The bill provides a $600 payment for most Americans.

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For U.K., an Early Taste of Brexit as Borders Are Sealed

Battling a new coronavirus variant even as they steel themselves for the looming split with the E.U., Britons are feeling profoundly isolated.

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The Ghost of Sabotage Future

This winter’s economy won’t be as grim as feared, but what about after?

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The Pandemic's Inhuman Demands

Emotional respite has become a scarce public resource.

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Naomi Osaka: Athletes, Speak Up

We’re affected by bias and racism, just like everyone else. Why shouldn’t we say so?

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Kamala Harris campaigns in Georgia: '2020 ain't over until Jan. 5'

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Anger as Republican lawmakers who played down pandemic jump vaccine queue

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accused of 'inadvertently' flouting the rule of six

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More than 1.3 million votes already cast in key Georgia races

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Europe shutting its borders to UK travellers to protect against Covid mutation

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Pro-Trump media outlets apparently scramble to ward off lawsuits after pushing election conspiracies

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Neilia Hunter Biden: How the death of Joe Biden’s first wife shaped his Washington career OLD

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Outgoing Barr breaks with Trump again on alleged Russia hack, voter fraud

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Several Departments Investigate Officer Shot

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Amid freed Nigeria schoolboys' joyful reunions, fear lingers

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Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus

The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry.

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How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship

When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.

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The New Covid Strain in the UK: Questions and Answers

A newly identified variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus appears to be more contagious than established ones. Here’s what scientists know.

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For U.K., an Early Taste of Brexit as Borders Are Sealed

Battling a new coronavirus variant even as they steel themselves for the looming split with the E.U., Britons are feeling profoundly isolated.

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Senate Candidates Duel in Georgia Race as GOP Voters’ Anger Persists Over Presidential Election

As the state’s Republican senators rallied with Ivanka Trump, and their Democratic challengers welcomed Kamala Harris, conservative voters were focused on the president’s election loss.

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Congressional leaders strike a long-awaited stimulus deal: $600 checks and $300 federal weekly unemployment benefits for Americans

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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines should be safe for most Americans, but 5 groups may want to wait for more data before getting shots

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China to begin COVID-19 inoculations for front-line workers

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Twitter now alerts Trump that Biden is president every time he lies about election fraud

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Nepal president dissolves Parliament; elections next spring

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Sen. Barasso on passing coronavirus economic relief bill: ‘We need to get it done now’

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Elizabeth Warren brings back push to ban lawmakers from stock trading as Georgia's two senators shrug off attacks on their campaigns during a runoff election

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?

Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug

A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria.

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Hospitals Are Still Facing Shortages of Masks and Other Protective Gear

Health care workers are urging the incoming Biden administration to use the Defense Production Act to increase domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment.

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Trump Administration Is Criticized Over Proposal to Split Cyberoperations Leadership

As the government grapples with a vast hack, the Pentagon is weighing whether to separate management of the National Security Agency from the United States Cyber Command.

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The Stimulus Deal Is Good Enough, For Now

It should be larger. It should have happened months ago. But an agreement on coronavirus aid is still a welcome dose of good news.

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‘I’m Haunted by What I Did’ as a Lawyer in the Trump Justice Department

No matter our intentions, lawyers like me were complicit. We owe the country our honesty about what we saw — and should do in the future.

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Looking for Light on the Longest Night of the Year

Monday is the winter solstice. The next day will be brighter, and the next day will be brighter still.

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Best of The Sunday Read 2020: From Female Rage to Michelangelo’s David

A few of our favorite and most popular episodes of the narrated article series from “The Daily.”

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When Publishing Women Was a Radical Act: A British Editor Looks Back

In “A Bite of the Apple,” Lennie Goodings recalls her time at Virago Books, occupying a front seat to feminist history.

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NFL Week 15: What We Learned

The Titans and the Colts won, the Buccaneers came back to beat the Falcons, and the Dolphins eliminated the Patriots from playoff contention.

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Ariana Grande Announces Engagement to Dalton Gomez

The pop star shared the news of her engagement to the Los Angeles real estate agent on Instagram, writing, “forever n then some.”

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A politician tweeted a list showing how much the EU has agreed to pay for the leading vaccines, confirming rumors of Moderna's sky-high price

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Japan's Cabinet adopts plan to bolster missile deterrence

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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.

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After days of silence, Trump says Russian cyberattack may have been China

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US states complain of dramatic cuts to their vaccine allocation

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Biden tells Colbert he's fine with most GOP snubs, but Lindsey Graham has 'been a personal disappointment'

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A South Dakota lawmaker is asking his constituents to decide when he should receive the COVID-19 vaccine

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President-elect Joe Biden and incoming first lady Jill Biden will get their first coronavirus vaccine dose on Monday

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Confederate Christmas ornaments are smaller than statues – but they send the same racist message

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Trump praises new GOP senator after he indicates he may join last-ditch effort to overturn election result

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An American college student has been sentenced to 4 months in a Cayman Islands prison after violating COVID-19 quarantine rules

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Here's how Twitter users reacted to the prospect of $600 stimulus checks

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Donald Trump criticised for silence over 'declaration of war' cyber-hack

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11 Must-Buys for the Healthiest Work From Home Life in 2021

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Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem

BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions.

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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

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Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others

Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election.

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Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic

Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have.

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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Trump Appointee Seeks to Cut Off Funding for Global Internet Access Group

Michael Pack, the head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, is moving to stop federal funding of the Open Technology Fund, which develops tools that allow people to get around controls on internet access.

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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.

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Congress Clears Two-Day Spending Extension to Finalize Stimulus Deal

The short time frame signaled optimism that Congress could come to agreement on the $900 billion economic recovery plan, but a last-minute dispute over the Fed’s lending powers emerged as a stubborn final sticking point.

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What Is 13-3? Why a Debate Over the Fed Is Holding Up Stimulus Talks

The Fed’s emergency lending authorities are a key part of its job. Republicans want to curb them. Democrats are pushing back.

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Can a Televised Vaccination Undo Months of Skepticism?

A few minutes of morning television distilled the various ways that President Trump and his political allies have undermined confidence in the science about the virus.

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Fire Robert Wilkie

The Department of Veterans Affairs secretary no longer has the trust of those who served.

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Pfizer said it had millions of doses of vaccine sitting in a warehouse because the federal government hadn't told it where to send them

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Biden adviser Cedric Richmond tests positive for coronavirus

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New York police are investigating a viral video that appears to show a teen being beaten and thrown out a window

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Former Special Operations head decries Michael Flynn's 'totally inappropriate' call for military to overturn election

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Mitch McConnell announced he will get a COVID-19 vaccine 'in the coming days,' as it is announced that Congress will be receiving a shipment of the vaccine

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Group says it's challenging residency of 364K Georgia voters

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Moderna vaccine approved in the US, Donald Trump announces

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Biden reportedly picks Rep. Deb Haaland for Interior, would become 1st Native American Cabinet secretary

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US sanctions tech company for aiding Maduro election gambit

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Joe Biden calls Lindsey Graham ‘a personal disappointment’ for refusing to acknowledge his victory in the 2020 election

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Official: Rickshaw bomb kills 15 kids in eastern Afghanistan

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Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine

Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine.

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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave.

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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.

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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?

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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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King of Sweden says country's Covid strategy 'has failed' and mourns 'terrible' death toll

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Sen. Bernie Sanders said he thinks President-elect Joe Biden isn't doing enough to amplify progressive policies

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US election: Texas ex-officer charged for botched arrest in voter conspiracy

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Qatar to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034

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Shower head rule changes after Trump complained about hair rinsing

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Nigerian official says over 300 abducted schoolboys freed

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A pandemic atlas: China's state power crushes COVID-19

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AOC clashes with pro-Trump senator who chided top Biden official for calling Republicans ‘f***ers’

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Iran leaders: Biden arrival won't guarantee better relations

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Jacob Rees-Mogg says UNICEF feeding vulnerable British children this Christmas is 'a political stunt of the highest order'

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Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud

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French president Macron tests positive for COVID-19

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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.

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Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'

India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August.

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The impact of Covid rule-breakers

Is rule-breaking causing the Covid-19 surge?

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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?

The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.

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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home

In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.

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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism.

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One of Biden’s closest advisers, Cedric Richmond, tests positive for the virus.

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No, There Are No Microchips in Coronavirus Vaccines

From Daily Distortions: Pfizer’s vaccine has 10 ingredients, and none can track your location.

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Pence Will Be Vaccinated on Live TV, Adding to Administration’s Mixed Virus Message

Public health officials say it is President Trump who most needs to show his support for the vaccine.

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Unemployment Claims Show Impact of Layoffs as Virus Surges

“It’s going to be a challenging few months,” one economist says. A new pandemic relief bill from Congress could soften the blow.

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'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law

A young Hindu says she miscarried after being separated from her Muslim husband under a new law.

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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country.

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Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks

Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month.

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Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?

What happens if there's a last-minute Brexit trade deal or they need to keep talking?

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In pictures: The beauty of toilets

Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar.

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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen.

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Hospitals Discover a Surprise in Their Pfizer Vaccine Deliveries: Extra Doses

Pharmacists have found that they can squeeze an additional dose from some of the glass vials that were supposed to contain five doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

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Georgia’s Secretary of State on Standing Up to Trump

Georgia’s secretary of state infuriated Donald Trump when he stood by Georgia’s presidential election results. Now he has the critical task of overseeing two U.S. Senate runoffs that will determine the fate of the nation.

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Young Georgians turn to TikTok as Senate runoffs heat up

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Biden taps Buttigieg for transportation, Granholm for energy

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Ex-Houston cop hired by GOP megadonor arrested for aggravated assault while hunting fake ballots

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Biden says he is 'working on' getting the coronavirus vaccine

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Driver of truck that killed 5 bicyclists facing DUI charge

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’Liberals are going nuts’: NC senator says he’d support suspension of civil liberties

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Indonesian police move top terror suspect for investigation

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Bernie Sanders and Joe Manchin reportedly fight on conference call over stimulus checks

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Trump administration to withhold Medicaid funding from California

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Kamala Harris ‘deeply disappointed’ by Wall Street Journal piece undermining Dr Jill Biden: ‘It’s not the American way’

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Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds.

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CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall.

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Staring Down Deadline, Congress Nears $900 Billion Stimulus Deal

The emerging compromise would provide emergency stimulus payments, jobless aid and rental assistance, extending help to businesses and funding the distribution of a vaccine. But more is likely to be needed.

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Biden’s Inaugural Will Be Mostly Virtual, but Money From Donors Will Be Real

The president-elect’s allies have begun an ambitious fund-raising campaign for the celebration of his swearing-in. Big donors will get “virtual signed photos” — and a chance to generate good will.

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‘I Was Stunned’: Big Gifts to Small Colleges From an Unexpected Source

MacKenzie Scott’s donations to colleges serving often overlooked students were a surprise — and potentially transformational.

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Inside the Race to Give the First Vaccinations in the United States

Hospitals around the country scrambled to administer the first shots after waiting months for the coronavirus vaccine.

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Kamala Harris Deserves a More Important Job

She could be at the forefront of helping a part of America that’s been left behind.

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Trump Didn’t Break Our Democracy. But Did He Fatally Weaken It?

The election provides a clear example of resilience to authoritarian pressure. But it doesn’t mean our democracy is unbreakable.

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McConnell’s delay in recognizing Biden’s win has done ‘real damage’ to democracy, says John Dickerson

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Pakistan army says Indian fire kills 2 soldiers in Kashmir

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Russian opposition leader Navalny says he is returning to Russia as Kremlin stays silent

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Nigeria's Katsina school abduction: Boko Haram says it took the students

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Former Houston Police Captain Paid to Hold Up Air Conditioner Repairman Over Crackpot Voter Fraud Theory: Cops

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Afghan officials: Bombs, shooting attack in Kabul kill 4

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Her body was found in a suitcase 19 years ago in a Miami canal. Now, there’s an arrest.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses Trump election lawsuit

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Ivanka Trump blasted for tweeting Covid lockdowns “not grounded in science”

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South Korea balloons: Seoul to ban people sending cross-border messages

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Company targeted by vote fraud claims strikes back at Trump

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Neilia Hunter: How the tragic loss of Joe Biden’s first wife shaped his Washington career

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says

The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.

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Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge

New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings.

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French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest

Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues.

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Beirut explosion: The architect rebuilding families' homes for free

Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut.

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Biden to Name Gina McCarthy, Former E.P.A. Chief, as White House Climate Coordinator

Ms. McCarthy will serve as a senior adviser to President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr., coordinating climate change policy throughout the government.

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Leaders in Congress Meet in Search of Spending and Stimulus Deals

The top four congressional leaders had their first in-person spending discussions in months, but were still short of a deal on a pandemic stimulus measure or a broader spending plan.

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No, There Aren’t ‘Alternate Electors’ Who Can Vote for Trump

It’s meaningless theater. We’re debunking that and other types of misinformation here.

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Could Congress overturn Biden’s Electoral College win? Possibly. Will it? No.

While the Constitution gives Congress the final say in the election, there is no chance that it will agree to overturn the results.

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Russian Hack, Undetected Since Spring, Upends Government Agencies

The Pentagon, intelligence agencies, nuclear labs and Fortune 500 companies use software that was found to have been compromised by Russian hackers. The sweep of stolen data is still being assessed.

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Modern Love Podcast: With the Help of Strangers

Two women find allies to survive difficult times.

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Donald Trump and the Damage Done

A little part of it in everyone.

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When Did Republicans Start Hating Facts?

A straight line runs from Reagan to the Trump dead-enders.

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Russian intelligence agents reported to be behind Navalny poisoning

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What are your chances of dying from COVID? This calculator gives you a hint

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Newsom could face recall, as resistance to California governor is growing

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Will Georgia show Democrats ran the wrong campaign against Trump?

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After 110K virus deaths, nursing homes face vaccine fears

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide

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How we get to civil war

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Swift backlash for Brazil students targeting misinformation

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Trump demands names of Congressional Republicans who have acknowledged Biden’s election victory

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket just launched SiriusXM's new radio satellite into orbit. It will beam down music, sports, and news to subscribers in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean.

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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations

A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine.

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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah

Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.

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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks

Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.

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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest

Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.

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Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy

The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy.

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

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Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone

Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding

Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport.

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In Canada, the First Vaccines Leave Health Workers in Tears of Relief

‘We were desperate.’ As nursing home employees received the first vaccinations on Monday, memories of the pandemic’s first wave left some overwhelmed with emotion.

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Feds OK Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine in Massive Pandemic Breakthrough

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I visited a brand-new Amazon Go-powered store at Newark Airport and it's clear more airports should adopt the tech as travel returns to normal

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Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast

Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help.

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Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19

The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday.

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Cleveland’s Baseball Team Will Drop Its Indians Team Name

The decision comes amid a wider push for sports teams to stop using Native American names and imagery as team names and mascots.

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Biden's Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe

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China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming

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Trump-appointed judge dismisses 'extraordinary' lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin election in US court

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Proud Boy Leader Says He Was Invited to White House. White House Says It Was Actually a Public Xmas Tour.

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Italy surpasses UK for worst COVID-19 death toll in Europe

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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

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Apple CEO Tim Cook says he had to take a 'meat axe' to his notifications to reduce his screen time

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Trump, Pence, Congress and Supreme Court will be offered COVID-19 vaccine in coming days, officials say

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Woman charged after crashing into NYC protesters

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'Our bad': A Florida newspaper apologized for its endorsement of congressional candidate who supported Texas' lawsuit to overturn election results

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Inside a vaccine cold storage room

The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.

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Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice

What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers.

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US election 2020: What is the electoral college?

The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college.

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Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls

The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout.

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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.

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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks were made for it to get to this point?

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US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?

Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president.

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Apple TV Was Making a Show About Gawker. Then Tim Cook Found Out.

Big tech companies now exert huge influence over what stories get told. The message is clear: Be careful who you offend.

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Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’

A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.

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Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer

Mateusz Kuzimski was working on a line in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream.

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How the US, UK and Canada Will Roll Out the Covid Vaccine

Within days, all three countries could be giving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, but they have varying strategies and challenges. The U.S. plan, working through the states, is the least centralized.

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An Opinion Writer Argued Jill Biden Should Drop the ‘Dr.’ (Few Were Swayed.)

Many women said Joseph Epstein’s suggestion in The Wall Street Journal was blatantly sexist and underscored the way men often dismiss women’s credentials.

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Big Day for Mets Includes a New Catcher and a New G.M.

A four-year $40 million deal for James McCann should leave the Mets’ new general manager, Jared Porter, plenty of money to spend on other free agents.

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Stacey Abrams and Fair Fight return to battle to flip 2 U.S. Senate seats

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Republican congressman rips Texas GOP for suggesting secession and says 'my guy Abraham Lincoln and the Union soldiers already told you no'

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The US executed its second inmate in two days, meaning 10 executions have taken place this year after a 17 year pause

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Relatives make plea for info on Hong Kong detainees in China

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Joe Biden's agenda 'a little hazy' and criticizes his Cabinet picks as lacking an 'overall vision'

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The FDA didn't 'approve' Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Here's why

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Wisconsin Supreme Court shows divisions as it hears Trump lawsuit seeking to overturn state's election

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UN backs Afghan peace talks in resolution, Russia votes `no'

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Here are the common side effects you should expect if you get Pfizer's coronavirus shot

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Pfizer's vaccine authorization means 2.9 million high-risk people will get the shot within days - the first step in a 9-month path to normalcy

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Florida Newspaper Apologizes for Endorsing Congressman Who Wants to Overturn Election

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Calls grow for wider lockdown as German virus cases rise

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Michigan electors need an armed escort for the journey to the State Capitol to cast their ballots for Joe Biden as angry pro-Trump supporters plan protests

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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations

Poland has been rocked by weeks of protest over a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which has all but outlawed abortion, forcing even more Polish women to seek abortions abroad.

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Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.

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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Is it a result of global warming?

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As Bids to Overturn Vote Fail, Pro-Trump Demonstrators Stick With Him

Supporters of the president said they were still convinced that the election was stolen, no matter what the courts say. Some confrontations with counterprotesters turned violent.

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10 Months Later, Iowa Democrats Blame National Party for Caucus Meltdown

With the future of Iowa’s first-in-the-nation Democratic caucuses in jeopardy, the state party sought to shift blame for a breakdown that delayed results for days after the Feb. 3 contest.

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Should Trump receive a COVID vaccine? Health experts say it's a 'no-brainer'

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Florida school massacre case no closer to a trial date

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Covid vaccine: When can I get vaccinated in the US?

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Iran summons Turkish ambassador over Erdogan remarks in Baku

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Cryptic pregnancy is when a woman well into pregnancy doesn't know she's pregnant

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Florida Newspaper Apologizes for Endorsing Congressman Who Wants to Overturn Election

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'#Texit': A Texas state lawmaker says he will propose a referendum on seceding from the US because the 'federal government is out of control'

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Northam seeks $25M for 'historic justice' initiatives

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World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020

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Gyms, small businesses devastated by Gov. Wolf's latest COVID measures

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The Senate approved a short-term spending bill, averting a government shutdown hours ahead of a midnight deadline

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.

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Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City

A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City.

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How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business

Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business.

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Turning sounds from around the world into music

Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe.

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Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit Challenging Biden's Victory

The suit, filed directly in the Supreme Court, sought to bar Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin from casting their electoral votes for Joseph R. Biden Jr.

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With the Virus Surging, Arizona Teachers Protest by Calling In Sick

The sickout in Chandler, Ariz., reflects growing discord over whether classrooms should remain open as virus cases spike.

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This Blockbuster Is Coming to a Living Room Near You

The next generation of event viewing is likely to look more like ‘Game of Thrones’ and less like ‘Tenet.’

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It’s Time to Scare People About Covid

Our public messaging about the virus should explain the real costs — in graphic terms — of catching the virus.

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The Virus Has Stolen Your Face From Me

As a portrait artist, all I can do now is reconstruct the mysteries of who you are under the mask.

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How Covid-19's Social Effects Hurt Girls in Kenya

In Samburu County, economic and social strife from the pandemic is helping turn a generation of girls into commodities.

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Congress, Paralyzed on a Stimulus Deal, Gives Itself Another Week to Strike One

The Senate cleared a weeklong stopgap spending bill to buy time for an elusive pandemic aid bill, but negotiators remained short of an agreement.

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U.K. to Halt Subsidies for Fossil Fuel Projects Abroad

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been positioning himself as a leader in fighting global warming, an area where he can make common cause with President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.

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‘Numb’ and ‘Heartbroken,’ the U.S. Confronts Record Virus Deaths

For the first time, the United States reported more than 3,000 coronavirus deaths in a day. But with cases still rising, experts warn “the worst is yet to come.”

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Biden Names Susan Rice, Denis McDonough to Key Jobs

Susan Rice, who was President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, will lead the Domestic Policy Council. Denis McDonough, Mr. Obama’s chief of staff, was nominated secretary of veterans affairs.

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Trump Tries to Kill Covid Relief

Is it ignorance, or is it cynicism?

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Covid Meds Are Scarce, but Not for Trump Cronies

Rudy Giuliani got monoclonal antibodies. You probably can’t.

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Should Trump receive a COVID vaccine? Health experts say it's a 'no-brainer'

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Watchdog raises possible Kushner link to $700M rescue loan

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Sexual misconduct shakes FBI's senior ranks with little to no discipline

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Michigan state rep. threatens 'Trumpers,' calls on 'soldiers' to 'make them pay'

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'

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