57Georgia runoff timing means Perdue won't be in Congress for joint session on Electoral College
The tight January political calendar means Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue won't be in office when Congress meets for a joint session on the Electoral College on January 6, regardless of the results of the Senate runoff the day before.
Here's What's In the Second Stimulus Package
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief bill that includes enhanced unemployment benefits and direct cash payments. There were several changes made from a proposal put forward nearly two weeks ago by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. Direct stimulus checks were brought in at the last minute. Direct aid to states and liability protections for companies were left out.
Rick Ross’ 100-Pound Weight Loss Achieved to Save His Life
After the urging of his doctor, rapper Rick Ross changed his diet and exercise and saved his life by losing nearly 90 lbs. and adopting a healthier lifestyle.
What does this new coronavirus strain mean for you?
A new strain of coronavirus first detected in the UK has prompted dozens of travel bans and widespread concern about what this means for the world.
Fauci, Collins and Azar receive their first doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins received their first doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Biden faces uncertain outlook for quick confirmation of Cabinet nominees as some Republicans urge caution
President-elect Joe Biden has been moving swiftly to fill out much of his Cabinet. Whether the Senate will do the same is another question.
Key lines from Biden's remarks ahead of Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Americans to steel themselves for dark days ahead battling the coronavirus pandemic.
"Much Ado About Nothing" Harden’s competitive nature has him back in the headlines.
Have you ever heard the cliché “Much ado about nothing?” Its meaning is one that can describe a lot of what we read on social media daily, especially when it comes to Rockets superstar James Harden. A lot of commotion or excitement over something insignificant. Read that twice when you get a chance.
Congress approves Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women's history
The massive legislation package passed by Congress Monday night also greenlights the establishment of two long-awaited Smithsonian museums in the nation's capital: one focused on American Latinos and another dedicated to American women's history.
Biden to deliver remarks ahead of Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver remarks ahead of Christmas in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon.
This billionaire warns that America's massive wealth gap could lead to conflict
Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of the world's largest hedge fund, is deeply worried about a divided and profoundly unequal America as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take power.
Some Lean Cuisine meals recalled after complaints of plastic contamination
If you're thinking about having a Lean Cuisine meal for dinner tonight, you might want to rethink your dinner plans.
2 Delta passengers open the door of a moving plane and slide out (with a dog) at LaGuardia Airport
Two passengers on a Delta flight bound for Atlanta opened a cabin door and activated the slide to exit the plane while it was taxiing to a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning, an airline spokesman said.
Sorry, but video meetings are here to stay
Some workers hope to continue the full-time telecommuting life indefinitely, pandemic or no pandemic. Brandon Penn isn't one of them.
Teen charged as adult in connection with stabbing and robbery
A 17 year-old is charged as an adult in connection with a stabbing and robbery that happened in October in Spring Garden Township.
Carbon monoxide death leads to warning
A man is dead, and several others became sick after an apparent carbon monoxide leak in Blakely Monday morning at the Bodnick Street Apartment building.
Here are parents' top 10 concerns during the pandemic
It's been a tough year to be a child. The pandemic shut down schools, took kids away from cherished friends and helpful routines, and made it nearly impossible to visit grandparents or even play outside without social distancing restrictions.
France says it will reopen UK border -- with conditions
France and the UK moved closer to a deal on Tuesday that would allow some personal travel and thousands of stalled freight trucks to resume movement between both countries.
Firefighters warn Iowans to stay off ice after fisherman falls through
Officials with the Clive Fire Department warned Central Iowans to stay off the ice for the time being, after a fisherman fell through the ice at a pond in the city Monday morning.
Even Hollywood wouldn't have scripted the saga of Putin, Navalny and Trump
In the waning weeks of the convulsive Trump presidency, in the last days of the surreal year 2020, three stories are coming together to produce the kind of cinematic ending that -- like much of what we have experienced this year -- even Hollywood executives might have found too far-fetched to put on screen.
10 years in prison for illegal streaming? It's in the Covid-19 relief bill
Tucked away in the more than 5,000-page long Covid-19 stimulus bill is a new law that severely punishes streamers that pirate large amounts of copyrighted content.
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their coronavirus vaccines to see if they work against the mutated version of the virus found in the United Kingdom and other countries, the companies said.
Lionel Messi says he felt 'really bad all of summer' amid potential transfer away from Barcelona
With a difficult summer behind him, Lionel Messi says he is determined to "fight for everything" at Barcelona this season.
New NBA season to test LeBron James' ability to defy expectations of age
The opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season is unlike any other. It has been just 71 days since the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship. The Lakers will take on the crosstown rival Clippers in one of the two opening night fixtures on Tuesday.
South Carolina governor tests positive for Covid-19
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster tested positive for Covid-19 Monday evening.
More than 1.6 million votes cast so far in Georgia Senate runoff
More than 1.6 million ballots have already been cast in Georgia's crucial US Senate runoffs with two weeks to go until Election Day -- most of them at early in-person voting locations rather than by mail.
Rewarded For Their Performance Two Texans offensive players selected to the 2021 Pro Bowl.
On Monday, Houston Texans T Laremy Tunsil and QB Deshaun Watson were named to the NFL 2021 Pro Bowl. This marks the 17th-consecutive season (2004-20) that the Texans have had at least one player selected to the Pro Bowl.
Taken to the Woodshed Center Christian Wood makes his Rockets season debut in blowout over the Spurs.
An old cliché that has been used for centuries is, “Taking someone to the woodshed.” It’s an expression referred to the former practice of taking a naughty or disobedient child to the woodshed to be punished. On Thursday night the Toyota Center turned into the proverbial “Woodshed” as Houston (3-1) defeated San Antonio (0-3) by a score of 128-106 behind a brilliant performance by center Christian Wood.
Married couple, both teachers, die of Covid-19 while holding hands with their children
Married for 30 years, they died together from Covid-19 complications sharing one final embrace -- holding each other's hands and the hands of their children.
Whitney Houston biopic casts Naomi Ackie as late singer
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" has reportedly found its star. According to the Hollywood Reporter, British actress Naomi Ackie has been chosen to play the late singer Whitney Houston in the planned biopic.
Former Houston police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was a voter fraud 'mastermind'
A former Houston police captain was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks before the election as part of a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory, the Harris County district attorney said in a statement.
What arrest of ex-cop in Houston shows about danger of conspiracy theories
On October 19, two weeks before Election Day, a retired police captain in Texas allegedly ran his SUV into the back of an air conditioning repairman's vehicle, when the man stepped out, he pointed a gun at him, forced him to the ground and put his knee on the repairman's back, according to Houston police.
Who should, and should not, get the Covid-19 vaccine
The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out across the US should be safe for just about anyone -- even the frailest elderly people.
US surpasses 17 million official Covid-19 cases as FDA panel considers Moderna's vaccine candidate
The United States on Thursday surpassed 17 million official Covid-19 cases across the pandemic, while a key meeting currently underway could lead to authorization of a second coronavirus vaccine for the country.
Supreme Court agrees to hear NCAA case on student athlete compensation
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take up an appeal by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to a lower court ruling that allows colleges to compensate athletes for education-related expenses.
Texas boy with cancer and his ‘dancing dad’ get surprise from celebrities Will Smith, Jason Derulo
A dedicated dad who’s been dancing outside Cook Children’s Hospital while his son gets chemotherapy, is getting some recognition from people around the world, including celebrities.
Glimmers of progress in stimulus negotiations as Trump's election sideshow drags on
For the first time in months there were small signs of a functioning government Wednesday as congressional leaders negotiated a Covid-19 relief package and millions of vaccine doses were shipped out under the watchful eye of officials with Operation Warp Speed in the midst of a winter storm.
10 states sue Google for alleged anticompetitive behavior
Texas and nine other states sued Google on Wednesday, alleging that the company has stifled competition and enjoys "monopolistic power."
Police to wrap over 500 gifts for area children
Members of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s Community Policing Unit are wrapping over 500 gifts for children in the area.
Everything is different in 2020, including your performance review
While 2020 annihilated business as usual at work, it didn't quite manage to kill off the annual performance review. But it has brought about changes to the process.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's media empire expands with Spotify podcast deal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are podcasters now. Spotify announced on Tuesday an exclusive partnership with Archewell Audio, a new, audio-first production company founded by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Biden sends his most blunt signal yet after Electoral College affirms him as the winner of the election
President-elect Joe Biden's forcible attempt to turn the page from President Donald Trump's baseless attacks on the integrity of the election reflects a need to urgently cement his own right to rule in a presidency that will need every ounce of legitimacy and authority when he takes office in a storm of crises.
Europe threatens to break up Big Tech if it doesn't play by new rules
Officials across Europe on Tuesday unveiled legislation that would give regulators sweeping new powers to take on US tech giants, threatening huge fines and raising the prospect of breakups or bans for repeat offenders.
Don't make Paul Mitchell a political hero just yet
On Monday, in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, retiring Michigan Rep. Paul Mitchell announced he was leaving the Republican Party.
McConnell for the first time recognizes Biden as President-elect
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that following the electors meeting on Monday, "as of this morning, our country officially has a President-elect and a vice president-elect."
Anderson Cooper and Ina Garten discuss joys of peanut butter and jelly during quarantine
"I have the palate of a five year old," Anderson Cooper tells celebrity chef Ina Garten.
Florida Gators hoops star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court
University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was in critical but stable condition Sunday after collapsing on the court during a game, the school said.
CNN to reveal the most inspiring moment of 2020
If there was ever a year when we all needed some inspiration, 2020 would be it. Amid all the serious issues the world has faced this year, there have also been moments of hope and humanity.
Actress Carol Sutton dies of Covid-19 complications
Actress Carol Sutton died Friday at age 76 of Covid-19 complications, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launches and deploys satellite, days after another rocket crashed in Texas
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched into space Sunday, successfully deploying a satellite for radio provider SiriusXM.