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- #SaveOurStages: How the new COVID-19 relief package will help entertainment venues USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - The Save Our Stages Act, which lawmakers said would join the COVID-19 relief bill, would give grants to local venues struggling amid the pandemic.      ...
- US health officials: No need to ban flights from UK even as it battles new coronavirus variant USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - New York Gov. Mario Cuomo wants the Trump administration to ban flights from the U.K., where a new coronavirus variant may be 70% more transmissible.      ...
- Most Americans to receive $600 coronavirus relief checks starting next week USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - A second round of coronavirus relief payments will be distributed to most Americans via direct deposit to speed recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.      ...
- West Point accuses more than 70 cadets of cheating in worst academic scandal in nearly 45 years USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - More than 70 cadets accused of cheating on exam as West Point professor calls it a national security issue. West Point cadets become senior Army leaders the nation depends on.      ...
- West Point catches more than 70 cadets cheating, worst academic scandal in nearly 50 years USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - A law professor at West Point called the scandal a national security issue. West Point cadets become senior Army leaders the nation depends on.      ...
- US health officials: No need to ban flights from UK even as it battles new COVID-19 variant USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Gov. Cuomo wants the Trump administration to ban flights from the U.K., where a new variant of COVID-19 may be 70% more transmissible.      ...
- Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa agrees to plea deal, will serve one day house arrest USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleads guilty to reckless driving, down from driving under the influence. Team says it's "standing by him."Â Â Â Â Â Â ...
- House panel subpoenas HHS Sec. Azar and CDC's Redfield: 'Extensive' political meddling in COVID-19 policies alleged USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Two Trump administration health officials were subpoenaed after a congressional probe found "extensive" political meddling over the coronavirus crisis.      ...
- Elon Musk tweeted about a bitcoin rival. It soared 20% CNN National (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - What started off as a meme-inspired parody cryptocurrency has now become the center of a series of tweets in a bitcoin sound-off from Elon Musk....
- Dreaming of a white Christmas? Storm could bring snow, cold for some folks USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - A storm that's forecast to sweep across the eastern half of the nation later this week will usher in bitterly cold air, and snow for some people.      ...
- New 'Phoenix' suspended thrill roller coaster will rise at New York's Coney Island USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - The newest roller coaster is the biggest investment Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park has ever made.      ...
- Mail carrier makes a special delivery for a mom battling Covid-19 CNN National (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - A Houston postal worker delivered more than just the mail to a mom recovering from Covid-19 with her two sons....
- 'In time for the holidays': Most Americans to receive $600 stimulus checks starting next week USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Second round of stimulus payments to be distributed to most Americans via direct deposit to speed recovery from COVID-19 crisis.      ...
- How to photograph the Winter Solstice from your phone USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - A tripod is key, and don't forget the smartphone adapter, which costs around $10. To keep the camera steady, use the timer to snap the shutter.      ...
- Two COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized in the US; here's what we know about them USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Here's what we know about the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines and what they might mean for the war on the coronavirus pandemic.      ...