Trump’s Blackwater pardons erase the line between slaughter and justified wartime violence
Trump’s misplaced sympathy for the Blackwater contractors undermines the military, U.S. security and the rule of law, and hands terrorists a weapon.
‘Egregious and disgusting’: Trump’s pardon of Blackwater contractors sparks outrage, warnings
Critics warned that Trump pardoning pardon four ex-Blackwater contractors convicted of killing 14 Iraqi civilians could jeopardize the safety of American military personnel.
Thunder-Rockets NBA game postponed after three Houston players test positive or inconclusive for COVID-19
The NBA said three Rockets players tested positive or inconclusive for COVID-19, and four others were quarantined, so game vs. Thunder was postponed.
Need last-minute Christmas gift ideas? These digital subscriptions and gift cards don’t need wrapping
It’s nearly Christmas Eve and you need gift ideas fast. Here are some presents you don’t need to wrap or transport. It’s all done over the internet.
USA TODAY panel says US has nailed the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, but logistics, trust remain a concern
Experts are concerned some won’t trust the COVID-19 vaccine and are wary of production problems that could delay getting it to millions of Americans.
Baltimore building explosion injures 23, temporarily traps 2 workers on dangling scaffolding, officials say
The explosion also temporarily trapped a window washing crew on dangling scaffolding outside the Baltimore high-rise building.
‘One of the most beautiful voices’: Broadway star Rebecca Luker dies at 59
Broadway actress and singer Rebecca Luker, 59, died early Wednesday morning from complications stemming from ALS.
Coronavirus updates: NYC deputies to enforce quarantine; COVID-19 antibodies likely protect from reinfection, studies show; 325K US deaths
Pfizer, BioNTech announce a second agreement with U.S. government to supply an additional 100 million doses of the companies’ vaccine. Latest news.
Wild, wet and white: Big storm threatens holiday plans across central, southern, eastern U.S.
A sprawling, powerful storm that’s already dumping heavy snow across much of the north-central U.S. is taking aim on the East and South.
Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort along with Charles Kushner, other allies
Trump’s pardon of Paul Manafort once again highlighted the long shadow cast on the White House by the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.