Live politics updates: Biden, Harris to introduce more staff picks as Electoral College prepares to vote Monday

Despite Trump’s refusal to accept Joe Biden’s election win, the Electoral College will vote Monday, possibly sealing the president’s electoral fate.

      

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Facebook employees won’t be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday that they won’t be required to get vaccinated to return to the office once it begins reopening its offices.

      

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Message to Biden-Harris: Follow through on justice promises. Our brother deserves no less

Sean Monterrosa was killed by police while on his knees with his hands above his waist. Like so many men of color, he was failed by our system.

      

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Wisconsin Air National Guard pilot found dead after F-16 fighter jet crash

The pilot of a Wisconsin Air National Guard fighter jet that crashed Tuesday night in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been found dead.

      

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5 bicyclists killed, 4 injured after truck hits group on ‘retirement ride’ in Nevada

A box truck struck a group of about 20 bicyclists, who authorities say were part of an organized ride.

      

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Politics live updates: Progressives criticize Biden nominated Fudge to HUD instead of Agriculture

Sunrise Movement criticized President-elect Joe Biden for selecting Rep. Marcia Fudge for Housing and Urban Development rather than the USDA.

      

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Disney movie news: Patty Jenkins to direct ‘Rogue Squadron,’ Chris Evans to voice Buzz Lightyear origin story

Disney revealed when “Rogue Squadron” will hit theaters Thursday, along with news that Chris Evans will voice a new Buzz Lightyear.

      

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Still hunting for Clorox wipes? Shortages now likely to last until mid-2021, company says

Clorox executive says shortages of disinfectant wipes likely won’t ease until mid-next year as demand outpaces supply

      

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Marvel to honor Chadwick Boseman and not recast T’Challa in ‘Black Panther 2,’ due out July 2022

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed Chadwick Boseman will not be recast in “Black Panther 2” Thursday. He also shared “Thor” villain news.

      

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Northern lights spotted further south in U.S. thanks to solar flare

A geomagnetic storm is bringing with it the chance to see the northern lights slightly further south than usual.

      

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