Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19, says she’s ‘feeling fine right now’

Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for the novel coronavirus but is “feeling fine right now,” she announced Thursday.

      

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Supreme Court challenge to election results turns into bitter war between the states

Legal experts agreed the Supreme Court, even with six conservative justices, is unlikely to hear the Texas challenge for a long list of reasons.

      

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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College football COVID-19 update: Oregon-Washington and Oklahoma-West Virginia games canceled

No. 12 Oklahoma will play No. 11 Iowa State for the Big 12 title Dec. 19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. That game will kick off at 11 a.m.

      

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