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Betting On Their Lives: Meatpacker Where 6 Died Suspends Managers
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Vaccine candidate submitted for approval; Biden camp calls Mnuchin decision "deeply irresponsible."
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Trump Makes Last-Minute Attempt To Lower Prescription Drug Costs
President Donald Trump on Friday rolled out final rules aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for Americans.
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Fauci Settles Vaccine Concerns As Pence Paints Rosy Picture
As the U.S. surpassed a quarter-million coronavirus deaths, the White House coronavirus task force broke months of silence on Thursday.
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CDC Advises No Thanksgiving Travel Amid Coronavirus Spikes
The CDC issued the advisory after the United States reported more than 1 million new virus cases in the past week.
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300 Empty Desks: Virus Robs U.S. Schools Of Teachers, Staff
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Daily cases top 185K; vaccine headed for approval submission Friday; CDC advises no Thanksgiving travel.
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How To Do Thanksgiving Dinner On A Budget
As millions of U.S. families face hunger amid the pandemic, skip the whole turkey and consider these ways to save money this Thanksgiving.
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Window Washers Injured After Fall From Hudson Yards Scaffolding
FDNY had to rescue both workers, who fell 20 feet and became trapped on the roof, according to a report.
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Clashes After 'Million MAGA March' Lead To Stabbing, Arrests
Marches in favor of President Trump's unproven claim of a stolen election converged on DC. Evening clashes led to arrests and injuries.
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Trump Touts Fast Progress On Coronavirus Vaccine
President Trump, who was briefed by advisers earlier Friday, made his first public remarks since the election was called for Joe Biden.
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Restrictions Ramp Up As U.S. Coronavirus Cases Top 11 Million
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: New case averages up 80 percent; mask mandate in the hardest hit state; doctors call for restrictions.
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On World Kindness Day, Help Close The U.S. Meal Gap
Families in the U.S. continue to struggle to put food on their tables as the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic continues.
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10 Good News Stories: WWII Vet Graduates HS; Rapunzel Gifts Hair
Teacher continues Veterans Day tradition; TV daughter hopeful for Kelly Ripa reunion; essential worker wins $30,000.
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President-Elect Biden Looks Forward, Vows To Expand Obamacare
In a Tuesday address, Biden said the Trump administration's refusal to accept election results is "not of much consequence."
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Mostly Joyful, Americans Spill Into Streets With Biden-Harris Win
Amid choruses of car horns and cheers, supporters in cities across the U.S. took to the streets to celebrate their new president-elect.
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Pro-Trump Counterprotests Erupt After Presidency Called For Biden
Trump supporters nationwide gathered to express their anger and dismay after Democrat Joe Biden was declared winner of the 2020 election.
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U.S. Reacts After Biden Projected Winner Of Presidential Election
Those reacting include Dem. Chuck Schumer, who tweeted, "the long dark night in America is over, and a new dawn is here."
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Trump Accuses Democrats Of Trying To Steal Presidential Election
In his second public appearance since Election Day, President Trump renewed claims of voter fraud without citing evidence or details.
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GOP Women Elected To U.S. Congress Hits Record Number
While the electoral success of Democratic women fell short of 2018, a record number of Republican women are headed to Washington, D.C.
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What To Know If Presidential Election Results Go To Supreme Court
Experts say Donald Trump cannot take the election directly to the Supreme Court. Results would need to clear other hurdles first.
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Judge Orders Twice-Daily Sweeps Of Post Offices For Mail Ballots
The order issued Thursday affects U.S. Postal Service facilities serving states with extended ballot receipt deadlines.
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