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Letters to Santa reveal kids' pandemic fears
Jonah wants nothing from Santa this year except for a cure for coronavirus.
Officials aiming to have Covid-19 vaccine administered within 96 hours of authorization
Covid-19 vaccines will be distributed to vulnerable populations within days of any decision to authorize them, an official said, as coronavirus hospitalizations in the US are at an all-time high.
Mother says Casey Goodson had dreams that were ripped away when he was fatally shot by a police officer
Casey Goodson was coming home from a dental appointment when he was fatally shot by a law enforcement officer, and in that moment his family lost a young man who "would not have harmed a fly," his mother said.
Melania Trump 'just wants to go home'
In mid-November, as President Donald Trump railed against the election results, his wife, first lady Melania Trump publicly agreed with his sentiments. But privately, a handful of days after the final state tally, the first lady tasked an emissary with discreetly finding out what was available to her in terms of budget and staff allocation for post-White House life.
Honda shutdown is a warning of the chaos Brexit could cause
Honda has been forced to halt production at a major plant in England because parts deliveries have been delayed — an ominous sign ahead of January when the end of barrier-free trade with the European Union could snarl supply chains.
2021 Farm Show Butter Sculpture cancelled due to resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced the cancellation of the annual butter sculpture at the Pennsylvania Farm Show for the virtual edition in 2021.
States face tough questions about who should get Covid-19 vaccines after the initial groups
With the first shipments of a coronavirus vaccine poised to go out as early as this week, the plan to get the shots from the manufacturers into hospitals, assisted living homes, pharmacies and -- ultimately -- Americans' arms, is still riddled with unknowns.
Terry McAuliffe launches bid for second term as Virginia governor
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced a bid for his old job on Wednesday, announcing a gubernatorial run that would make him one of only a handful of Virginia politicians to serve multiple terms as governor of the commonwealth.
Heather Graham just keeps getting better
Heather Graham has been acting since her teens but she's nowhere near done. With dramatic new roles, and a new approach to her work, she still wants to surprise us.
YouTube waits until a month after the election to act on false claims of election fraud
YouTube is taking belated action on election misinformation: The company said it would now remove misleading videos that claim widespread fraud or other errors changed the outcome of the US presidential election.
Thieves burglarize Russia's nuclear war 'doomsday' plane
Russian police are investigating a break-in at a top-secret airborne nuclear command center, nicknamed the "doomsday plane."
Azar has met with Biden's transition team and says 20 million Americans could be vaccinated in 'the next several weeks'
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Wednesday that he has met with President-elect Joe Biden's transition team and pledged a smooth transition, a rare recognition of the coming transfer of power from a top member of President Donald Trump's administration.
MSNBC is getting a new president, the first Black person to run a major cable news network
Phil Griffin, the president of MSNBC for the past twelve years, will step down shortly after President-elect Biden's inauguration in January.
US 'shouldn't have closed the door' to more Pfizer Covid vaccine doses this past summer, official says
It was a mistake for the Trump administration not to leave the door open to purchase more Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses earlier this summer, an administration official told CNN on Monday.
Judge formally dismisses Michael Flynn case after Trump pardon
Judge Emmet Sullivan of the DC District Court on Tuesday dismissed Michael Flynn's criminal case as moot, following Flynn's pardon by President Donald Trump, ending a tortured three-year-long proceeding.
Woman remembered for selfless act that took her life
Monday brought an outpouring of adoration of for a Mid-state woman who lost her life on SR 386 Sunday night.
Webex beefs up its features to stay competitive with Zoom
Most people have become all too familiar this year with the frustrations of working from home: that coworker on the conference calls who types loudly and can't figure out the mute button; the missed meeting because your home internet went on the fritz; and "hopping on a quick call" with colleagues when setting up the call takes longer than the conversation.
Automakers are still cranking out masks and other PPE as Covid roars back
When the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States last spring, automakers were asked to step in to help address critical shortages of ventilators, face shields and fabric masks.
The titanic hypocrisy of the 'election fraud' crowd
Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs is totally certain of two things: 1) He won his race for a third House term fair and square. 2) Donald Trump got cheated out of a win in Arizona by election fraud.
Kwanzaa Fast Facts
Here's a look at Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday celebrated each year from December 26 to January 1.
Olivia Jade Giannulli speaks out for the first time about her family's 'big mistake'
Olivia Jade Giannulli is opening up about the college admissions scandal that landed her parents, actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, in prison.
Biden will meet with leaders of civil rights groups amid pressure to choose diverse Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are set to hold a virtual meeting with leaders of civil rights organizations Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden faces pressure to appoint a diverse slate of nominees to Cabinet positions and top administration posts.
Amid cancer treatment, tennis star Carla Suarez Navarro stays 'active' on court
Carla Suarez Navarro is back hitting on a tennis court as she undergoes cancer treatment.
Donald Trump has just sort of stopped even trying to be president
To read Donald Trump's Twitter feed is to see a man seemingly obsessed with finding some way, any way, to hold onto the presidency.
OSAA shifts sports start to February, keeps three-season plan
The Oregon School Activities Association announced Monday it would be pushing back the calendar again. Previously the plan was to get things going by the end of this month. Now practices are set to start in February, with the first games in March.
'They left us for dead.' Tigray refugees tell of horrors after Ethiopian troops vowed they'd be safe
Huyeet is limping as he crosses the border, his leg bandaged with dirty gauze.
Army punishes 14 senior officers after murder and other deaths at Fort Hood
The Army announced Tuesday that 14 senior officers will be punished following a probe that was initiated after the murder of a soldier and several other deaths at the Amy's Fort Hood base in Texas this year.
Howard Stern signs new 5-year deal with SiriusXM after teasing audience for weeks
Howard Stern and SiriusXM have announced that "The Howard Stern Show" will return for five more years.
Natalie Desselle Reid, 'Madea's Big Happy Family' actress, dead at 53
Natalie Desselle Reid, an actress known for her roles in films like "Madea's Big Happy Family" and "B*A*P*S" and the TV series "Eve," has died. She was 53.
Halle Berry 'heartbroken' over death of 'B.A.P.S.' costar Natalie Desselle Reid
Halle Berry is mourning the death of her former co-star, Natalie Desselle Reid, remembering their friendship as "a connection that was simply unexplainable."
Breakdancing to make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024
Breaking -- elite breakdancing -- will make its Olympics debut at Paris 2024, officials announced Monday.
Cartoon Network and Black-owned animation studio launch awards show honoring Black animators
Cartoon Network Studios is partnering with animation house Black Women Animate to establish the Black in Animation Awards Show.
It's a record year for LGBTQ representation in holiday movies
Holiday movies are a time-honored tradition, and this season could signal that queer couples are finally getting a seat at the table.
Mariah Carey's Christmas special is truly the greatest gift of all
"Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" is here and it's everything you dreamed it would be.
Chadwick Boseman receives posthumous 'Hero for the Ages' award at MTV Movie & TV Awards
The late Chadwick Boseman was honored at Sunday's MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time.
Singer Jeremih leaves hospital after battling Covid-19 and thanks health care workers for saving his life
R&B singer Jeremih is now out of a hospital after his battle with coronavirus left him in an intensive care unit last month.
Dionne Warwick teases Chance the Rapper and The Weeknd on Twitter
Dionne Warwick had some fun on Twitter this past weekend. The singer had some questions about the names of Chance the Rapper and singer The Weeknd and posed them on Twitter -- much to their delight.
Selma Blair and Sarah Michelle Gellar reenact that famous 'Cruel Intentions' kiss
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair recreated their famous "Cruel Intentions" kiss, pandemic style.
KFC and Lifetime team up for a 'steamy' holiday mini-movie
We are trying really hard not to make a "finger licking good" joke. KFC and Lifetime announced Monday a partnership for a holiday mini-movie.
Trump administration must accept new DACA applications, judge orders
The Trump administration must post a public notice that it will accept new applications for the Obama-era program shielding undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children from deportation, a federal judge ordered Friday.
White House vaccine chief praises Biden's plan to ask Americans to wear masks for first 100 days
Moncef Slaoui, the head of the US government's effort to develop a vaccine against Covid-19, on Sunday praised President-elect Joe Biden's plan to ask all Americans to wear masks to curb the spread of the coronavirus, saying the practice is key as the country awaits widespread distribution of the vaccine.
Biden nominates Xavier Becerra to lead Health and Human Services
President-elect Joe Biden is nominating California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, the transition team announced Monday along with other key members of the incoming administration's health team.
Sharp attacks and Trump's baseless election claims dominate Georgia Senate debate
President Donald Trump's baseless claims of a rigged election loomed over a Georgia Senate debate on Sunday evening, in which Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her Democratic opponent the Rev. Raphael Warnock sharply attacked each other ahead of a pivotal runoff election next month.
Senators express optimism about a Covid-19 stimulus proposal coming early this week
A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday appeared optimistic that lawmakers would put forward a proposal for another coronavirus stimulus package, saying details about the piece of legislation would likely come early this week.
Holocaust victims suing Germany and Hungary have their day at the Supreme Court on Monday
The Supreme Court on Monday will delve into atrocities committed during World War II and hear two cases brought by victims and their family members who are seeking compensation for property they say was stolen from them during the Holocaust.
Attorney General Barr considering leaving post before Trump exits office, source says
Attorney General William Barr is considering leaving his post before January 20, the day President Donald Trump leaves office, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to CNN.
Democrats' push to investigate Trump won't stop when he leaves office
Democrats in Congress are still intent on investigating President Donald Trump and his administration after he leaves office, including a pursuit of Trump's tax returns, a drive that threatens to complicate President-elect Joe Biden's pledges of bipartisan unity since he won the election.
Biden nominates Dr. Vivek Murthy to reprise role as US surgeon general
As he builds out his health team, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced he will nominate Dr. Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General, a role Murthy held under the Obama administration.
Make-or-break week begins for congressional action on pandemic stimulus and spending bill
A spending deadline, a potential Presidential veto and a bipartisan group of lawmakers hoping to finally unveil legislation that guarantees millions of Americans won't lose unemployment benefits at the end of the month.
Giuliani hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump's personal attorney and the face of his longshot legal challenges to overturn the presidential election results, has been hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19.