Co-founder of viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37
The ALS Association says a co-founder of the viral ice bucket challenge has died at the age of 37.
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For rookie Thanksgiving cooks, expert tips to avoid disaster
Food experts say Americans nervous about making their first Thanksgiving meals can follow a few basic tips to avoid disaster.
Trump appeals rejection of effort to block Pennsylvania vote
President Donald Trump is appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of his campaign’s effort to block the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.
Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon
SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (AP) — A tiny owl that was found dehydrated and hungry in the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is eating its way back to good health and is set to be released back into the wild…
Georgia Secretary of State to certify election for Biden
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s top elections official is expected to certify election results showing Joe Biden won the presidential election in the state. But Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stumbled on this last step Friday,…
Singer Bobby Brown's son found dead at Los Angeles home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bobby Brown Jr., the son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead at a Los Angeles home Wednesday. He was 28. Los Angeles Police spokesman Officer Jeff Lee said officers were responding to a medical emergency…
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
Friday’s step comes days after Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced its vaccine appears 95% protective in a large but not yet finished study.
Final Georgia recount numbers show Biden hangs on
We break down the recount numbers for our counties, the counties with the biggest changes, and the counties that added the most “new” votes
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again
The nation’s air safety agency announced the move early Wednesday, saying it was done after a comprehensive and methodical 20-month review process.
Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security
The dismissal Tuesday of the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Christopher Krebs, was abrupt but not a surprise.
Deadline near for hand tally of presidential race in Georgia
The deadline for the counties to complete the audit is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, ahead of the Friday deadline for state certification.
Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
Grassley says he looks forward to resuming his normal schedule soon. He hasn’t said how he was exposed, but was in the Senate and voting Monday.
Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry
JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Now at Amazon.com: insulin and inhalers. The online colossus opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door…
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is expected to cut the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan almost in half by Jan. 15.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective in U.S. tests
By LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the…
TECH BYTE: Make Memories with Frameo Digital Picture Frame, App
Let’s look at an app that can help you make memories with your friends and family.
South Carolina fires football coach Will Muschamp
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, the second time he’s been let go from a Southeastern Conference program in midseason. The school said in a release Sunday that Muschamp has been “relieved” of his duties with the football program. Athletic director Ray Tanner said first-year offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, […]
SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin
SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station, kicking off regular crew flights from the U.S.
Unemployment claims last week
Another 709,000 Americans filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis. The labor department reported those official numbers Thursday. There were also nearly 300,000 new pandemic unemployment assistance filings. That program gives…
Tropical Storm Eta dumps blustery rain on Florida west coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami predicts that after coming ashore Thursday morning, Eta will move northeast across Florida.
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
Klain served as coordinator to the Ebola response during the 2014 outbreak.
Georgia audit to trigger hand tally of presidential vote
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Wednesday announced an audit of presidential election results that he said would be done with a full hand tally of ballots because the margin is so tight. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said at a news conference Wednesday that his office wants the process to begin by […]
Salt Life founder held as flight risk in woman’s death
The founder of the popular beach clothing brand Salt Life is being held as a “flight risk” in the death of an 18-year-old woman who prosecutors said was shot while they were playing with a gun in a hotel room.
Florida cities mop up after deluge from Tropical Storm Eta
Tropical Storm Eta is squatting off western Cuba, and forecasters say it’s unclear where it might strike land again.