New Cardinals Quarantine in Pope’s Hotel Ahead of Ceremony
"Here, it doesn’t matter if you’re a cardinal or a pope. The virus doesn’t respect anyone."
By Associated Press
Virus Keeps Black Friday Crowds Thin, Shoppers Shift Online
The CDC has labeled shopping in crowded stores during the holidays a “higher risk” activity and says people should limit any in-person shopping.
New Rule Could Allow Gas, Firing Squads for US Executions
This year, the Justice Department has put to death more people than during the previous half-century, despite waning public support for its use.
3 Funeral Workers Fired Over Maradona Coffin Photos
Three funeral workers have been fired for posing for photos alongside the body of soccer star Diego Maradona shortly before his funeral.
US Appeals Court Rejects Trump Appeal Over Pennsylvania Race
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results.
Trump May Be Coming to Terms with Loss He Won’t Acknowledge
President Donald Trump still won't bring himself to concede the election he decisively lost to President-elect Joe Biden.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Rejects COVID-19 Shot, Calls Masks Taboo
The Brazilian president's comments alarmed health experts who said they could undermine efforts to achieve vaccination levels essential to halting the pandemic.
Iran Scientist Linked to Military Nuclear Program Killed
Iran's foreign minister alleged the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh bore “serious indications” of an Israeli role, but did not elaborate.
Many Turn to Real Christmas Trees As Bright Spot Amid Virus
It's early in the season, but both wholesale tree farmers and small cut-your-own lots are reporting strong demand, with many opening well before Thanksgiving.
US Colleges Mull New Virus Protocols for Students’ Return
A growing number of schools will stick with virtual instruction through the spring.
Trump Says He’ll Leave If Electoral College Seats Biden
President Donald Trump said that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden's victory — even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake.”
Video Shows Florida Man Rescue Puppy from Alligator
A 74-year-old man leaped into a Florida pond and wrestled open the jaws of an alligator that lunged from the water to attack his 3-month-old puppy.
