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- Sen.-elect Tommy Tuberville suggests he might challenge Electoral College count; other GOP senators mum USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - The dischord comes weeks before a joint session of Congress convenes Jan. 6 to count votes cast by the Electoral College.      ...
- Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets panel support, set to become the second cleared by FDA for use in US USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - A key expert panel recommended Thursday FDA authorize Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. Fast action is expected, with doses reaching states by next week.      ...
- Small hidden cave leads to breathtaking oasis in California USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - A day-tripper in California wasn't expecting to find a private beach on the other end of a hidden cave.      ...
- COVID baby boom? No, 2020 triggered a baby bust - and that will have lasting impacts USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - Early in the pandemic, there were jokes about baby boom—but we'll actually see a bust. The U.S. could have about 300,000 fewer births in 2021.      ...
- Deadly winter storm brings nearly 4 feet of snow to some areas of the Northeast, and there's more to come USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - Snow totals neared 4 feet Thursday in some areas as the season's first major winter storm slowly moved off the East Coast.      ...
- Target announces Christmas Eve ordering deadline for pickup and same-day delivery services USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - Target stores close 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and the deadline to order for curbside pickup or same-day delivery with Shipt is 5 p.m. local time Dec. 24.      ...
- J.C. Penney closing more stores after exiting bankruptcy. Will your store close in March 2021? See the list. USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - JCPenney will close 15 additional stores in spring after closing 150-plus stores since filing for bankruptcy. The stores will shutter in March 2021.      ...
- Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 now nation's leading cause of death, editorial says; California seeing 'explosive' surge in cases USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - COVID-19 has surpassed heart disease and cancer as the leading cause of death. Latest COVID news.      ...
- In NYC a snow day and virtual learning collide USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - Even before the first flakes fell, the mayor of New York City made it clear that students, including ones attending classes in person, will be expected to log in. Some...
- Statue of Barbara Johns, Virginia civil rights icon, expected to replace Robert E. Lee in US Capitol USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - Barbara Johns' statue would be the only Black person, and one of the only women, to officially represent a U.S. state in the Capitol building.      ...
- Breonna Taylor's mom ran a full-page ad in the Washington Post calling out Biden. Here's why. USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - "We fought for you. It is now your turn to fight for us," Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, wrote to President-elect Joe Biden.      ...
- Politics live updates: Senators say COVID relief, stimulus checks deal 'close'; Biden selects EPA head USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - Lawmakers are still discussing a COVID relief bill, one that could include small business loans, boosted unemployment benefits and stimulus checks.      ...
- Ian McKellen, 81, gets COVID-19 vaccine, says he has 'no hesitation in recommending it' USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - Ian McKellen became the newest star to get vaccinated for COVID-19, saying he felt "very lucky to have had the vaccine" and recommended others follow.      ...
- America's top general meets with Taliban, calls for a reduction in violence CNN National (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - America's top military officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, met with representatives of the Taliban in Qatar during an unannounced trip this week through the...
- Bye, Bye 2020! More than half of Americans are optimistic about their finances in 2021 after rough year USA Today (Thursday, 17 December, 2020) - COVID-19 has upended Americans' lives this year. But there's good news: more than half are optimistic about their finances in 2021, a new study shows.      ...