Barr shielded Trump from Congress, Mueller and the law, but couldn’t save him from voters

Cromwell’s devotion to King Henry VIII knew no bounds. Barr had the same blind loyalty to Trump and the principle that presidents are above the law.

      

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Lizzo responds after her 10-day smoothie ‘detox’ draws backlash: ‘I’m so proud of myself’

Lizzo is speaking out after videos she made documenting her 10-day smoothie “detox” were criticized as promoting unhealthy eating.

      

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Coronavirus live updates: ‘Breakthrough’ home test gets OK from FDA; 1 in 6 who share home with COVID patient will get sick

Latest on COVID vaccine distribution: CDC says nursing homes will get shots next week. New study says 1 in 6 people who share a home with a patient will get sick.

      

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Joe Biden selects former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to lead Energy Department, reports say

Granholm was attorney general of Michigan from 1999 to 2003 and the 47th Governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011.

      

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Heading out early for the holidays? Airlines are issuing travel waivers ahead of East Coast snow

Travelers due to fly to or from the East Coast this week can change their flights without the usual penalties. But there is fine print.

      

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College Football Playoff ranking: Top four stay the same heading into final week

The final College Football Playoff rankings of the regular season were unveiled Tuesday, It was a replay of previous versions with Alabama leading.

      

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President-elect Joe Biden wants to put Pete Buttigieg in charge of Transportation Department

Buttigieg, who would be the first openly gay Cabinet secretary if confirmed, calls it a “tremendous opportunity.”

      

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‘A major breakthrough’: FDA authorizes nation’s first at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 test

The FDA authorized the nation’s first home COVID-19 test without a prescription. The test, made by Australia-based Ellume, will cost about $30.

      

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Unpredictable Oscar season

10 movies to see

      

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Bad headlights have been a problem for years, but they’re getting better, IIHS says

Automakers have made significant improvements on the headlights of dozens of vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

      

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