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Ties Between McConnell, Biden That Go Way Back to Senate Could Shape Early Agenda

Former vice president Joe Biden and Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell have a record of cutting deals together in the Senate, but many things have changed in the past few years.

Trump Campaign Sues Pennsylvania to Halt State Officials From Certifying Biden’s Win

President Donald Trump's campaign team filed a lawsuit against swing state Pennsylvania on Monday for allegedly creating a "two-tier" voting system for the general election.

America's Next First Lady: Who Is Jill Biden?

This year's presidential race is one record-breaking election, from the total number of vote turnouts to the process of electing a new president.

Puerto Rico Is in Favor of Statehood: What Would Be Its Future?

Around 52 percent of Puerto Rican voters approved its statehood, while about 47 percent were against it.
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Health Experts Raise Safety Concerns for Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

Health experts had raised some concerns over Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. They said that the shot might be safe and effective, but many questions are left unanswered.
Eli Lilly's Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 Receives Emergency Approval From FDA

Eli Lilly's Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 Receives Emergency Approval From FDA

Eli Lilly and Co's monoclonal antibody therapy received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday.

Barr Allows Justice Dept. to Investigate Voter Fraud Claims; DOJ's Election Crimes Chief Quits

Attorney General William Barr has allowed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate any "substantial allegations" of voter fraud in this year's presidential election.

Parents of 666 Migrant Children Separated at Border Can't Be Found

Migrant children separated from their parents at the border still haven't been reunited with their families.

Meet the Two Latino Health Experts Leading Biden's COVID-19 Task Force

President-elect Joe Biden appointed two Latino health and infectious disease experts as members of his COVID-19 Task Force who will be responsible to help mitigate the virus.
Utah Declares State of Emergency, Masks Now Required in the State

Utah Declares State of Emergency, Masks Now Required After Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has declared a state of emergency and ordered a mask mandate for all residents until further notice.
U.S. Defense Secretary Esper And Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Milley Testify Before House Armed Services Committee

Trump Fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Replaces Him With Acting Pentagon Chief

President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Monday that his Defense Secretary Mark Esper has been fired.
US Government Looks to Regulate Bitcoin

US Government Looks to Regulate Bitcoin

Imagine if there was a way to put together a new economy specially designed for the virtual world. This is what Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned when he created Bitcoin.
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COVID-19: Analysis Shows Pfizer's Vaccine is 90% Effective in Phase 3 Trial

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and its partner BioNTech proved to be 90% effective in protecting the people against the virus in a pivotal study.
Trump, Biden Pause to Mark Veterans Day in Different Wreath-Laying Ceremonies

How Can Biden Administration Appeal to the Latino Community?

The majority of the Latino community voted for Trump, but President-elect Joe Biden needs to appeal to the largest minority group as he enters the White House.
Nevada to Ratify Same-Sex Marriage in Its Constitution

Nevada to Ratify Same-Sex Marriage in Its Constitution

Nevada is set to become the first state to ratify same-sex marriage its state Constitution as the general election garners majority support.
Jeopardy! Announced Death of Host Alex Trebek, Celebrities Offered Condolences

Celebrities Pay Tribute at Passing of "Jeopardy!" Host Alex Trebek

Host of the beloved quiz show "Jeopardy!" for more than 30 years, Alex Trebek, has passed away on Sunday at 80-years-old.
Aftermath Of Tropical Storm Eta In Honduras

Tropical Storm Eta Makes Landfall in Florida with Life-Threatening Flash Floods

Tropical Storm Eta made landfall in South Florida on late Sunday, bringing "life-threatening' flashfloods.
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump rally outside the State Capitol building after former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Lansing, Michigan

Trump Campaign's Voter Fraud Hotline Flooded by Prank Calls

A voter fraud hotline set up by President Donald Trump's campaign team has reportedly been flooded by prank calls from supporters of President-elect Joe Biden.
Trump to Lose Special Twitter Protections in January

Trump to Lose Special Twitter Protections in January

U.S. President Donald Trump will be subjected to the same Twitter rules once president-elect Joe Biden takes the position officially on January 20, according to Twitter.
White House Blocks FDA Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccine

Biden Under Pressure to Name New FDA Commissioner as COVID-19 Vaccine Faith Falters

President-elect Joe Biden is under a lot of pressure to name a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner in his administration.