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- SCOTUS takes up bid to revive Medicaid work requirement…
  The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to revive pilot programs adopted by the states of Arkansas …
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politics
Romney blasts Trump for 'heartbreaking' loss of life
The Utah senator also criticized fellow GOP lawmakers for attempting to turn mask wearing — a public health measure — into "a matter of liberty."
sports
Texas high school player charged in attack on ref
A Texas high school learned its football season is over the day after one of its defensive linemen attacked a referee during a game.
politics
Ever wonder how a governor with COVID-19 signs bills?
If you're Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), the answer rhymes with "blysol."
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international
U.N.: 2021 shaping up to be humanitarian catastrophe
Next year is shaping up to be a humanitarian catastrophe and rich countries must not trample poor countries in a "stampede for vaccines" to combat the coronavirus pandemic, top…
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Attorney withdraws from Rittenhouse criminal case
A California attorney for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during a night of unrest in Wisconsin is extracting himself from h…
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Outrage in D.C. over ‘heinous’ murder of 1-year-old
An alarming surge of gun violence in the nation’s capital has claimed the life of a 1-year-old “angel” who was shot to death inside his family’s car this week. Carmelo Duncan w…
politics
Speaker Pelosi says there is 'momentum' to reach Covid relief deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Friday that there is "momentum" on Capitol Hill to reach a deal on coronavirus relief, further optimism that legislation could be app…
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Virginia board renames schools honoring 2 US presidents
Schools in Virginia honoring two U.S. presidents who sided with or praised the Confederacy are getting new names, along with an elementary that honored a superintendent who fun…
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FDA chief hopes to have vaccine decision this month
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's chief had a "robust discussion" with the White House this week about the timeline for coronavirus vaccine approvals and believes vaccina…
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science & tech
Video shows dramatic collapse of massive radio tower
The footage shows the 900-ton receiver platform plummeting more than 400 feet onto the reflector dish below in an unplanned collapse.
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Two US marshals shot, fugitive killed in Bronx gunfight
A suspect in the shooting of a state trooper in Massachusetts was killed during a gunfight with U.S. marshals in New York City early Friday that left two of the officers wounde…
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States face deadline to submit requests for vaccine
Across the U.S., the surge has swamped hospitals and left nurses and other health care workers shorthanded and burned out.
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Nebraska ‘drug kingpin’ on the lam for 35 years caught by passport fraud, feds say
A former drug trafficker suspected of moving tons of narcotics was on the lam for 35 years before federal authorities arrested him for passport fraud Tuesday in Florida, the Ju…
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Fauci sorry for suggesting U.K. rushed vaccine move
America’s top infectious disease expert has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has “great faith” in the coun…
politics
Kamala Harris reveals husband's official moniker
CNN’s Jake Tapper asked the vice president-elect if he would be known as 'the Second Dude.'
politics
Biden says he hopes Trump attends inauguration to show ‘chaos’ is over
The president-elect also said "more than several" Republican lawmakers had called to congratulate him privately, even if they've avoided doing so in public.
politics
First Black man to chair House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Gregory Meeks won the approval of his Democratic colleagues Thursday to become the first Black American to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee, one of the most power…
politics
Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate h…
politics
President brings in $207 million after election day
The fundraising figure underscores the president's fierce grip on the Republican Party, even after his loss to Joe Biden.

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