‘The moment of truth’: The Electoral College prepares to hand Trump the loss he refuses to accept

Facing a loss in the Electoral College, Trump’s allies have shifted their focus to Jan. 6, when Congress will count the electoral votes.

      

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Here’s why inmates should get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the rest of us

Just like front-line workers, prison and jail populations are among the most vulnerable to COVID, putting surrounding communities at risk.

      

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Former Florida COVID-19 data scientist Rebekah Jones pushes back after raid on home

Former Florida coronavirus data chief Rebekah Jones hit back on Thursday against state police claims that bodycam footage shows officers acted appropriately when they raided her home.

      

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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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Coronavirus live updates: Azar says Pfizer vaccine to get rapid authorization; study finds Boston conference led to 205-300K global cases

A February conference in Boston can be linked to up to 300K global cases, study says. New Hampshire House Speaker Dick Hinch dies. Latest COVID news.

      

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A small town dragged its feet on COVID-19 mask mandates. Now residents are paying the price.

In communities where mask-wearing has become a political inflection point, the toll of the virus has surpassed the dark spring in America’s cities.

      

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The Backstory: Will the COVID-19 vaccine be required? Any side effects? Will I have to pay for it? Answers to your most-asked questions.

More than 2,000 of you have written to us in the past two weeks. Among what you’ve asked the most: Will Americans be required to get vaccinated?

      

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Time magazine names President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as Person of the Year

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the president-elect and vice president-elect, were named Time magazine’s Person of the Year.

      

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‘Once again, Taylor Swift saved 2020’: Surprise album ‘Evermore’ praised by fans

Taylor Swift gave fans yet another surprise album, “Evermore” – and they didn’t wait to share their thoughts and reactions on social media.

      

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Leaked reports: Feds pulled toy police from ports, safety checks plunged in COVID-19

Screenings and violations for lead and choking hazards plummeted and foreign imports rose while U.S. safety inspectors stayed home for months.

      

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