Obama says John Lewis ‘smiling down’ on Georgia after election of state’s first Black senator
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday said the late Rep. John Lewis is “smiling” down on Georgia after the historic election of the…
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Capitol is on lockdown as pro-Trump demonstrators try to break into the building
The US Capitol is on lockdown amid a tense situation with demonstrators outside the building, according to Capitol police officers, as President…
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GOP challenges Arizona electoral votes, the first of several expected objections to Biden’s 2020 win
Congressional Republicans began a futile attempt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s behalf to overturn the results of the November election…
Continue Reading2021 astronomy calendar: When to see full moons, planets, eclipses and meteor showers
Prepare for a year filled with awe-inspiring reasons to look up at the night sky. There will be full moons, meteor showers, eclipses and planets…
Continue ReadingPowerless to change result, Pence braces for Trump’s fury
Vice President Mike Pence enters the US Capitol on Wednesday for a date with history. He has told President Donald Trump, the boss he’s served…
Continue ReadingMain Street, not Wall Street, is the clear winner from Georgia Senate runoffs
Main Street is emerging as a clear winner following the Senate runoffs in Georgia. The outlook is far murkier, on the other hand, for Wall Street. If…
Continue ReadingCannabis stocks soar, Big Tech sinks following Georgia elections
The “blue wave” that many expected in November appears to have crested two months later. Now, investors are trying to figure out how to…
Continue ReadingThe Weeknd’s face freaks some people out
We’ve spent some time in the past few months talking about The Weeknd’s face. The singer has made appearances recently at awards shows…
Continue ReadingLoss of smell in mild Covid-19 cases occurs 86% of the time, study says
Some 86% of people with mild cases of Covid-19 lose their sense of smell and taste but recover it within six months, according to a new study of over…
Continue ReadingAuthorities on high alert as pro-Trump supporters flood DC to protest election
Hundreds of law enforcement officers have mobilized across Washington as thousands of supporters who refuse to accept President Donald Trump’s…
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You can buy an FDA-approved Covid-19 test on Amazon
Covid-19 tests are in high demand as cases surge, with some Americans waiting in long lines at medical centers and drive-through sites. But now an…
Continue ReadingNYSE bans Chinese telecom stocks in second about-face of the week
The New York Stock Exchange will delist three Chinese telecommunications stocks to comply with an executive order from the Trump administration —…
Continue ReadingWarnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate comes down to Perdue-Ossoff race
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, will be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN projected early…
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Black Georgia voters’ high turnout helped solidify a historic win, organizers say
Black Georgia voters showed up in droves for the state’s pair of US Senate runoffs and voting rights groups say the high turnout plus…
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos just named a huge rocket recovery ship after his mom
It’s always a challenge to find the right gift to get one’s mother, the right token that accurately reflects the appreciation and…
Continue ReadingBiden to make final decision on attorney general, with new arguments for Yates and Garland
President-elect Joe Biden is poised to make a final decision in the coming days on his pick for attorney general, a choice that suddenly comes amid a…
Continue ReadingNeil Young has sold a big stake in his 1,180 songs
Folk-rock superstar Neil Young has sold a 50% stake in his song catalog to investment company Hipgnosis for an estimated $150 million. The deal…
Continue ReadingWarnock will make history as Georgia’s first Black senator
Rev. Raphael Warnock will make history when he becomes Georgia’s first Black senator and the first Black Democrat to represent a southern state…
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After a freezer filled with Covid-19 vaccines broke, a California hospital scrambled to administer more than 800 doses in about 2 hours
When a freezer that was used to store the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a Northern California hospital broke, officials soon realized they only had…
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Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate down to Perdue-Ossoff race
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, will be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN projected early…
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