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4 takeaways from the Georgia Senate debate
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock traded sharp attacks during a debate Sunday evening ahead of a pivotal runoff election next month.
Melania Trump cheers new White House tennis pavilion amid ongoing pandemic
First lady Melania Trump's office announced Monday the finalization of the White House Tennis Pavilion -- a tone deaf accomplishment to trumpet amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and as the federal government remains locked on providing further economic relief to millions of suffering Americans.
Georgia set to reaffirm Biden's victory for 3rd time after recount, dealing major blow to Trump's attempt to overturn the results
Georgia is set to recertify its presidential election results on Monday, which will again find Joe Biden as the winner following three counts of ballots, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said.
Biden unveils health team that will lead pandemic response
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the health team that will lead his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic when he takes office in January.
Here's who could serve in top roles in the Biden administration
President-elect Joe Biden is beginning to announce the men and women who will serve in top roles in his administration.
Why Americans need a stimulus deal in three stats
Congress passed a landmark relief package at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, but since then has failed to approve more federal aid while families continue to struggle.
Supreme Court won't take up case challenging school's policy allowing a transgender student to use bathroom corresponding with their identity
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to take up a case from parents in Oregon who challenged a public school's policy allowing a transgender student to use the bathroom that corresponded with his gender identity.
Ten Toes Down
One phrase that never gets old throughout the city of Houston is, “Ten Toes Down.” Now I know some of you all are not familiar with it and others are reading this saying, “I have used that ever since I was a kid.” The phrase literally means that no matter what a person goes through, they will always have both feet planted on the ground ready to take on any adversity that may come their way. I am almost certain that the Houston Texans have uttered that sentence more than once this year and probably will make it a rally cry heading into the final weeks of the 2020 NFL season.
African American churches team up with health department, researchers in response to COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is now affecting everyone, but research shows Black Americans are disproportionately affected negatively.
Dunkin's new Sugarplum Macchiato drink went viral. That was the plan
'Tis the season to go viral, as Dunkin' is discovering with its new eye-catching drink: the Sugarplum Macchiato.
Another 712,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
Another 712,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Labor Department, as the job market recovery continues to slow.
Nurse uses chalk drawings to inspire co-workers
For Angela Meiergerd, a registered nurse at Methodist Fremont Health, fighting on the frontlines against the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll.
The day I woke up to find my industry had vanished
What if you woke up one day and discovered that your industry had just disappeared? The industry you had spent years learning, loving, building and becoming respected within just ... gone?
Austin mayor apologizes after he told residents to stay at home while vacationing in Mexico
Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, said in a video posted on YouTube Wednesday that he regrets traveling to Mexico in early November as he was urging people to be cautious about the spread of Covid-19.
Connecticut Restaurant Associations starts ‘Save CT Restaurants’ campaign
More than 600 Connecticut restaurants have closed during the pandemic.
Virtual vacation: Amazing photos from a strange year for travel
It's been a year like no other. As we began 2020, travelers had more freedom of movement than at any time in history. Air traffic had been rising for decades.
Curious koala sneaks into Australian home and climbs Christmas tree
Picture a Christmas tree and you'll probably think of baubles, tinsel and fairy lights, but one Australian woman came home to find an unusual adornment: A koala.
Ivanka Trump was deposed Tuesday in DC attorney general's inauguration lawsuit
Ivanka Trump, the President's daughter and adviser, sat for a deposition Tuesday with investigators from the Washington, DC, attorney general's office as part of its lawsuit alleging the misuse of inaugural funds, according to a court filing.
Salvation Army makes changes to Red Kettle during pandemic, worries donations will be down
The holiday season in the middle of a pandemic means changes for an iconic symbol. The Salvation Army has made some adjustments to the Red Kettle with fewer people signing up to ring a bell this year.
Man charged nearly 20 years after couple, pregnant daughter were murdered
A man accused in the slaying of a Turner County family was arrested Wednesday, 18 years after the heinous crimes were committed.
The US has reported its highest one-day Covid-19 death tally: Over 2,800
More than 2,800 Covid-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the United States -- the most the country has ever reported in a single day -- as health care officials say their staff and facilities are struggling to support burgeoning numbers of patients.
Remember Brexit? It's still a great big mess. Here's what you need to know
With all that's happened in 2020, you could be forgiven for forgetting that back in January, the United Kingdom left the European Union.
Juliana Margulies joins 'The Morning Show'
"The Morning Show" will feature a new but familiar face next season.
LeBron James could play with his son in the NBA after extending contract with Los Angeles Lakers
Fresh off winning the 2020 NBA title, LeBron James has signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth a reported $85 million.
Iran's parliament passes bill threatening to boost uranium enrichment and suspend inspectors
Iran's parliament has passed a bill that would boost uranium enrichment to pre-2015 levels and block nuclear inspections if sanctions are not lifted, in the wake of the assassination of a top nuclear scientist.
For churchgoers during the Covid-19 pandemic, a deadly lesson from the 1918 flu
To gather or not to gather has been the question at the forefront of the minds of today's religious leaders and their church members.
Here's how to manage people you've never even met
John Gulnac has never met his colleagues in person. He started his new job as a vice president at staffing company Adecco in mid-March, right when the pandemic pushed states into lockdowns.
Blackpink announces their first livestream concert
Blackpink announced they will perform their first-ever livestream concert, called "The Show."
FDA chief meets with Meadows again as Trump remains frustrated with pace of vaccine approval
Embattled Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn met with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows for second day in a row on Wednesday as President Donald Trump remains frustrated no Covid-19 vaccine has been granted US emergency approval yet.
Ram 1500 TRX named MotorTrend Truck of the Year
Fiat Chrysler's new 702-horsepower Ram 1500 TRX has been named the 2021 MotorTrend Truck of the Year.
Another Donald Trump presidential bid is the absolute worst case scenario for Republicans
President Donald Trump isn't even trying to be coy anymore. "It's been an amazing four years," he told a group of guests at a White House Christmas party on Tuesday night. "We are trying to do another four years. Otherwise, I'll see you in four years."
Lady Gaga and Oreo team up to 'spread musical messages of kindness' with limited-edition cookies
Lady Gaga has a sweet treat in store for her little (cookie) monsters.
Gov. discusses possibility of a statewide shutdown
Connecticut's governor said he wants to consult with neighboring governors about a potential statewide shutdown as coronavirus cases surge.
Singapore becomes first country to approve lab-grown meat
Singapore has granted San Francisco start-up Eat Just Inc. regulatory approval to sell its laboratory-grown chicken in the city-state -- the world's first government to allow the sale of cultured meat.
They had only heard about Covid. Then they returned to society to see its full impact
They may be some of the last people in the world to be touched by the pandemic.
APD issues 80 citations and made several arrest for street racingcn
The fight against street racing got a huge boost over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend as APD issued more than 80 citations and made several arrests.
This UK bar is posing as a church to get around pandemic rules
The Romans had Bacchus, the Greeks had Dionysus and the Aztecs, well they had Centzon Tōtōchtin: a hard-drinking gang of 400 rabbit gods.
Drake is selling a scented candle that smells like... Drake
Wanna make your house smell like Drake? Now you can. The rapper has released a line of scented candles, one of which "actually smells like Drake."
US hits nearly 2,600 Covid-19 deaths in one day -- the highest since April
The US recorded its second-highest one-day tally of Covid-19 deaths Tuesday, and experts say rising coronavirus hospitalizations could portend higher daily counts in the coming weeks.
'Selena: The Series' sings nostalgia... slowly
In 1990, ABC tried (and failed) with a short-lived series devoted to Elvis Presley's early life. Three decades later, and a quarter-century after Selena's death, Netflix does the same with "Selena: The Series," which should stir curiosity among her fans but which proves so light on substance as to make watching the initial nine-episode run a slog with few high notes.
Michelle Lujan Grisham emerges as top contender to lead Health and Human Services
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is the leading contender to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, people familiar with the matter tell CNN, and is expected to be nominated for one of the most critical roles in President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet.
Wrestling trailblazer Pat Patterson has died at 79
Legendary wrestler Pat Patterson has died, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Wednesday.
Maine just elected the nation's youngest House speaker
The oldest state in the nation now has the nation's youngest House speaker in modern history.
McConnell chokes up in emotional tribute to retiring Tennessee senator
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell choked up on the Senate floor Wednesday as he remembered his decades long friendship with the retiring Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander, a rare moment of raw emotion from the usually stoic Republican leader.
First responder, nurse dies after contracting COVID-19
A Wisconsin fire department and community are mourning the death of a first responder from COVID-19 on Thanksgiving. Capt. Kelly Raether was a member of the Ixonia Fire Department.
Trump using military funding as leverage in fight with tech giants
President Donald Trump's threat Tuesday to veto an annual defense bill unless Congress removes legal protections for social media companies drew swift, sharp bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who charged Trump was using leverage over the troops to settle personal scores.
41 attendees of last month's swingers convention in New Orleans test positive for COVID-19
The owner of a company that hosted a swingers convention in New Orleans last month said 41 of the roughly 300 attendees were diagnosed with COVID-19 following the event.
UK becomes first country to approve Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, first shots roll out next week
The United Kingdom has become the first Western nation to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, a landmark moment in the coronavirus pandemic that paves the way for the first doses to be rolled out across the country next week.
California's Democratic politicians can't seem to follow their own coronavirus advice
California is in the midst of a major coronavirus surge. According to the Los Angeles Times, the state has averaged more than 14,000 cases a day for the last week, a 55.6% increase. Hospitalizations are at a record high, up 100% from just 14 day ago.
Michelle Lujan Grisham leading contender to lead HHS, expected to be nominated
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is the leading contender to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, people familiar with the matter tell CNN, and is expected to be nominated for one of the most critical roles in President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet.