Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they are approved and become available to the public.
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Memoir by Sen. Tammy Duckworth Coming Out March 30
Twelve, a Hachette Book Group imprint, announced the deal with Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Thursday, the 16th anniversary of the day she was shot down in a helicopter while serving in Iraq and lost both of her legs.
Texas Tops 1 Million Cases as COVID-19 Surge Engulfs the US
The U.S. has recorded over 240,000 deaths and about 10.3 million confirmed infections, with new cases soaring to all-time highs of well over 120,000 per day over the past week.
Veterans Day in 2020: Quiet Parades, Somber Virtual Events
Celebrations marking Veterans Day gave way to somber virtual gatherings Wednesday, with many of the nation’s veterans homes barring visitors to protect their residents from the surging coronavirus.
Biden Pushes Forward on Transition Despite Trump’s Blocking
President-elect Joe Biden continues to shrug off President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the election outcome, even as officials in both parties warn that the Republican president’s actions could be dangerous.
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine is Looking 90% Effective
The announcement came less than a week after an election seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s handling of the scourge, which has killed more than 1.2 million people worldwide.
Report Sounds Alarm on Ongoing Decline of US Coral Reefs
A first-of-its-kind assessment of coral reefs in U.S. waters is again sounding the alarm over the continued decline of these sensitive underwater ecosystems, which scientists deem essential to the health of the world’s oceans.
‘Obamacare’ Likely to Survive, High Court Arguments Indicate
A more conservative Supreme Court appears unwilling to do what Republicans have long desired: kill off the Affordable Care Act, including its key protection for pre-existing health conditions.
More Details Emerge on White Sox Manager La Russa’s Arrest
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa blew out a tire on the grey Lexus he was driving in a collision with a curb that left the vehicle smoking when he was arrested on misdemeanor DUI charges in February, according to an affidavit filed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
GOP Lets Trump Fight Election For Weeks Despite Biden’s Win
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump mounts unfounded legal challenges to President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.
Fraud Claims Aimed in Part at Keeping Trump Base Loyal
President Donald Trump has promised legal action in the coming days as he refused to concede his loss to President-elect Joe Biden, making an aggressive pitch for donors to help finance any court fight.
Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases Rise Four-Fold in Surge States
Despite Trump administration efforts to erect a protective shield around nursing homes, coronavirus cases are surging within facilities in states hard hit by the latest onslaught of COVID-19.
Trump, Who Never Admits Defeat, Mulls How To Keep Up Fight
President Donald Trump never admits defeat. But he faces a stark choice now that Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House: Concede graciously for the sake of the nation or don’t — and get evicted anyway.
Alex Trebek, Long-Running ‘Jeopardy!’ Host, Dies at 80
Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of school-master strictness, died Sunday. He was 80.
Biden Defeats Trump For White House, Says ‘Time To Heal’
Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday and offered himself to the nation as a leader who “seeks not to divide, but to unify” a country gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.
‘This Isn’t Over!’: Trump Supporters Refuse To Accept Defeat
Supporters of President Donald Trump protested at state capitols across the country Saturday, refusing to accept defeat and echoing Trump’s unsubstantiated allegations that the Democrats won by fraud.
Biden Win Sparks Smattering of Protests; Most Stay Peaceful
A smattering of protests broke out around the country Saturday after former Vice President Joe Biden won the presidency, with President Donald Trump and his supporters refusing to accept defeat.
What’s Next? Saturday’s Election Verdict Isn’t Last Step
Saturday’s election verdict isn’t the last step in selecting an American president. There is still a weekslong timeline during which the 538-member Electoral College picks the president.
Harris Becomes First Black Woman, South Asian Elected VP
Kamala Harris made history Saturday, shattering barriers that have kept men — almost all of them white — entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more than two centuries.
Illinois Governor Isolates After Possible COVID-19 Exposure
Gov. J.B. Pritzker self-isolated Friday and was awaiting test results after learning that he may have been exposed to the coronavirus at a meeting earlier this week.
Biden on Cusp of Presidency After Gains in Pennsylvania
Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency Friday night after he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in critical battleground states.
Trump Tweets His Outrage in All Caps as Votes Are Counted
President Donald Trump spent a second day in the White House on Thursday stewing over election results that suggested a path to victory was slipping from his grasp, even as his campaign projected confidence.
Biden-Trump Counting Presses Ahead 2 Days After Election Day
Joe Biden’s victories in Michigan and Wisconsin put him in a commanding position, but President Trump showed no sign of giving up. It could take several more days for the vote count to conclude and a clear winner emerge.
Fed Signals Readiness to Do More for Economy as Virus Rages
The Fed announced no new actions after its latest policy meeting but left the door open to provide further assistance in the coming months.
Biden Pushes Closer to Victory in Race For the White House
With just a handful of states still up for grabs, President Donald Trump tried to press his case in court in some key swing states. But it was unclear if any legal maneuvering over balloting would succeed in shifting the race in his favor.
Biden Wins Michigan, Wisconsin, Now on Brink of White House
Joe Biden has won Michigan and Wisconsin, pushing him closer to 270 Electoral College votes and narrowing President Donald Trump’s possible path to reelection.
