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Biden Selects Merrick Garland As Attorney General: Reports
Merrick Garland, a chief judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, was a Supreme Court nominee in 2016.
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FBI Avoids Placing 'Terrorism' Label On Nashville Bombing
Investigators are still determining whether the Christmas Day explosion of a recreational vehicle was motivated by politics.
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'Never Felt This Kind Of Pain': A Virtual Goodbye Between Sisters
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: More than 350,000 dead; 1 case every six seconds in LA County; NY hospitals facing fines for vaccine delays.
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Trump Urges Raffensperger To Find Votes; Official Disputes Trump
President Trump pressured Brad Raffensperger to find enough votes to overturn his election loss, and the GA official said Trump is lying.
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Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese Dies Of Reported Brain Aneurysm
Reese, who was reelected in November, died Saturday, according to House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff. He was 42 years old.
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Lyon Township Small Plane Crash Kills Area Businessman, Wife, Son
The three victims in the Saturday afternoon crash were confirmed by the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan.
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'The System Failed Him': VA Nurse Loses Hope As Hospitals Buckle
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: More than 350,000 dead; 1 case every six seconds in LA County; airports report busiest day of pandemic.
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Senate Leader Mitch McConnell's Louisville Home Vandalized
The vandalism was reported just a day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home sustained similar damage.
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University Of Texas Fires Football Coach Tom Herman
University of Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian has been tapped to replace Herman, the university announced Saturday.
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Best Of Patch 2020: Communities Find Way Forward Amid Pandemic
After 10 months of a devastating pandemic, Patch communities are working to move forward. These stories chronicle how they're doing it.
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Best Of Patch 2020: Stories That Defined 'Local' News
See which Patch stories called for change, decried injustice, and highlighted the best of communities in 2020.
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Best Of Patch 2020: A Country’s Fight Against Racial Injustice
The Memorial Day death of George Floyd sparked months of protests and calls for change in Patch communities nationwide.
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Not 'Just A Statistic': Doctor Honors Fallen Health Care Workers
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: More Americans eager to get vaccine; 1 in 1,000 have died of COVID; unemployment aid faces expiration date.
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With Relief Bill In Limbo, Lapse In Jobless Benefits Inevitable
As unemployment benefits expire on Saturday, the country is also facing a government shutdown and the end of a ban on evictions.
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Holidays Bring 'Lights Of Hope' Amid Virus-Altered Traditions
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: More Americans eager to get vaccine; COVID relief bill arrives in Florida as Trump plays golf.
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'I Will Keep Fighting': Man Pens Final Love Letter Before Death
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: As the holidays arrive, Congress heads home with stimulus in limbo; 1.2 millon Americans have flown this week.
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Santa Tracker 2020: When St. Nick Arrives In Your U.S. City
While you celebrate Christmas at home, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer might arrive in your town.
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‘A Little Cheer Can’t Hurt’: Nurses Seek Joy Amid ICU Christmas
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Trump criticizes stimulus; deal reached for millions more vaccines; Biden, CDC urge people to stay at home.
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Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: How To Know If You're Eligible
A long-awaited stimulus bill includes direct payments to Americans. Here's what you need to know about if and when you'll receive a check.
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Livestream: Biden Talks Stimulus Deal, Staying Safe At Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to speak Tuesday afternoon and will address the $900 billion stimulus bill passed by Congress.
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