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Apple closes all California stores as virus cases spike.

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Federal judges dismiss two cases on absentee ballots in Georgia ahead of the runoff races.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis said there’s a problem with vaccine shipments. Pfizer disagrees.

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Chris Christie, reflecting on his own experience with the coronavirus, releases a video urging people to wear masks.

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After personal threats over a local mask mandate, the Dodge City, Kansas, mayor resigns.

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Iran’s president accuses Israel of killing nuclear scientist to provoke war

The plan to disinfect the White House before Biden moves in is a 'huge waste of time and effort,' experts say

Kamala Harris ‘deeply disappointed’ by Wall Street Journal piece undermining Dr Jill Biden: ‘It’s not the American way’

Afghan officials: Bombs, shooting attack in Kabul kill 4

Trump slams Mitch McConnell for congratulating Biden, pleads it's 'too soon to give up'

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Dominion’s C.E.O. defends his firm’s voting machines to Michigan lawmakers, denouncing a ‘reckless disinformation campaign.’

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The Trump administration turned down more vaccine doses 'as recently as November,' former FDA commissioner says

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Afghan officials: Bombs, shooting attack in Kabul kill 4

Neilia Hunter: How the tragic loss of Joe Biden’s first wife shaped his Washington career

Company targeted by vote fraud claims strikes back at Trump

Boris Johnson determined to let families meet at Christmas, but urges self-isolation beforehand

Michigan House punishes Republican state Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption

Georgia secretary of state slams Perdue and Loeffler for demanding voter data they already have

China confirms detention of Bloomberg news assistant

McConnell says Senate won't leave until Covid aid is passed

With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system

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Trump says Biden is ‘pretending he’s won’ and insists he had a ‘landslide victory’

Dutch prime minister orders five-week lockdown.

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Jared Porter Wants the Mets to Win the Season, Not the Off-Season

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A lawsuit against the Texas governor proceeds despite the vaccine.

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In Canada, the First Vaccines Leave Health Workers in Tears of Relief

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Coronavirus Briefing: Vaccinations Begin in the U.S.

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A Hotel That Pays Tribute to Rajasthani Arts and Crafts

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No, Republican attempts to organize ‘alternate’ electors won’t affect the official Electoral College tally.

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China confirms detention of Bloomberg news assistant

Nigeria school attack: Gunmen who seized children in Katsina 'surrounded'

Azerbaijan, Armenia exchange prisoners as part of peace deal

The Trump administration turned down more vaccine doses 'as recently as November,' former FDA commissioner says

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US blames Iran in abduction, death of ex-FBI agent Levinson

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Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she declined a position in Biden's cabinet

Supreme Court won't revive Kansas voter registration ID law

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Confederate monument remains after tie vote on moving it

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Trump demands names of Congressional Republicans who have acknowledged Biden’s election victory

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Belarusian opposition leader to meet EU leaders amid drive for 'people's embassies'

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White House Staff Members Will Be Among First in U.S. to Be Vaccinated

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EU urges China to free all journalists and citizens detained for reporting

US investigating computer hacks of government agencies

A man was physically assaulted while supporting Democratic candidates at rally in Georgia, police say

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Israel, Bhutan establish formal relations

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