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Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Toss Election Lawsuit Against Pence
By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pxXFMS
Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.
By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WWTRIZ
Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/38UqkF8
Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.
By BY AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KQ72c8
In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o6zIvJ
Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd
By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38UEXZ6
Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.
By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3o52xJ8
For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.
By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/381v10D
Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats
By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L7EZF0
MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2
Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.
By BY TIM ARANGO from NYT World https://ift.tt/381IFks
In Dakar, the usual soundtrack of fireworks on every corner was muted.
By BY RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pBsZKI
The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO Max, Hulu and More in January
By BY NOEL MURRAY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3o6tgVx
Klara Kasparova, Mother of Chess Champion and His Guide, Dies at 83
By BY DYLAN LOEB MCCLAIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2X153UU
Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats
By BY ASTEAD W. HERNDON AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rLMu50
MF Doom, Masked Rapper With Intricate Rhymes, Is Dead at 49
By BY JULIA JACOBS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/384CrQV
Chief Justice Praises the Courts’ Responses to the Pandemic
By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rJmwzi
There will be a late-night delivery of a venerated sardine in Maine.
By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JF9EJq
Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0EHSI
Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory
The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hventp
Critics Say Nashville Police Could Have Done More With Tip About Bomber
By BY STEVE CAVENDISH, JAMIE MCGEE AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3814mBd
The Small Colorado Town Shrugged Off the Pandemic. Then Came the Coronavirus Variant.
By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WX72cP
A Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic control center was closed for disinfection, and big flight delays soon followed.
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/3rEa181
Closing of Air Traffic Control Center for Virus Cleaning Halts Flights in Dallas
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L94sO4
The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville
By BY MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3o3y7H5
Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.
By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37YwNzQ
‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says
By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aX8ap0
Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station
The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo
2020 through the lens of a photojournalist
Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u
Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked
Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx6dEx
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsiHtE
Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation
At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxgugg
To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.
By BY JILL COWAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3pGKMjP
This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.
By BY DAN BARRY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/38MGq3H
Death Transformed a Year, and What May Lie Ahead
By BY WILLIAM MCDONALD from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3aUAZCs
As the Pandemic Took Lives, It Also Stole Hopes
By BY DANIEL J. WAKIN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/38IBM6Q
Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59
By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3htY2Fv
Stimulus, Virus Variant, Georgia: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
By BY DANI BLUM AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2KFCDgM
Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOthPJ
Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes
A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KBDcYX
China is set to vaccinate millions, but without any proof that its vaccines work.
By BY SUI-LEE WEE from NYT World https://ift.tt/37VG5N0
McConnell Blocks Vote on $2,000 Checks Despite G.O.P. Pressure
By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hqbRVz
Biden Criticizes Trump on Vaccine Distribution and Pledges to Pick Up Pace
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3occBAh
Alaska Airlines Clamps Down on Emotional Support Animals on Flights
By BY ALLYSON WALLER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3mSklWw
Howard J. Rubenstein, Public Relations Impresario, Dies at 88
By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2X0YIIR
Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCXamt
2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'
Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Ir68h
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok
What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UEyql
Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.
By BY REBECCA ROBBINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L2pRsv
Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3htThf9
More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado
By BY CARL ZIMMER AND BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3hs0ex7
Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.
By BY DEBORAH B. SOLOMON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JsYNC6
China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work
By BY SUI-LEE WEE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3hragyF
Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3px3pGB
When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond
By BY RICK ROJAS, JAMIE MCGEE, EDMUND LEE AND STEVE CAVENDISH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hsnw5Z