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Biden's COVID Challenge: 100 Million Vaccinations in the First 100 Days. It Won't Be Easy.
Sluggish vaccine distribution has been attributed to a lack of communication between federal and local departments, not enough funding for large-scale efforts, and confusing federal guidance, but the same problems could plague the Biden administration.
Watch: With Passion and Fashion, Lady Gaga Delivers Powerful Anthem
A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem Wednesday in a very Gaga way — with flamboyance, fashion and passion.
Watch: Gay Penguins Hatch, Care for Chick at Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo announced that their community of Gentoo penguins has added two new arrivals — including a newly-hatched chick with two fathers.
No-Go for Joe Exotic: Trump Pardon List Omits 'Tiger King'
One name missing in President Donald Trump's flurry of pardons is "Tiger King" Joe Exotic.
File Details Investigation into John Mulaney 'SNL' Monologue
The U.S. Secret Service opened an investigation into comedian John Mulaney over jokes believed to be made about President Donald Trump on "Saturday Night Live" last year, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.
'Pharma Bro' Shkreli Loses 2nd Bid for Early Prison Release
A federal judge has rejected convicted pharmaceutical executive's Martin Shkreli's second request to be let out of prison early, showing skepticism about his claim in court papers that mental health issues have weakened his immune system.
Hollywood Returns: Gaga, J. Lo Headline Biden Inauguration
Gaga. J. Lo. Hanks. Legend. Miranda. Bruuuuuce.
Netflix's Big 4Q Lifts Video Service Above 200M Subscribers
Netflix's video streaming service has surpassed 200 million subscribers for the first time as its expanding line-up of TV series and movies continues to captivate people stuck at home during the ongoing battle against the pandemic.
On Day One, Biden to Undo Trump Policies on Climate, Virus
In his first hours as president, Joe Biden will aim to strike at the heart of President Donald Trump's policy legacy.
'Shameful': US Virus Deaths Top 400K as Trump Leaves Office
As President Donald Trump entered the final year of his term last January, the U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Not to worry, Trump insisted, his administration had the virus "totally under control."
Oklahoma Judge Orders 'Tiger King' Zoo to Turn Over Big Cats
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of an Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's "Tiger King" documentary to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.
Virginia Bill Would End Civil Commitment of Sex Offenders
Two Virginia Democratic lawmakers are spearheading a push to repeal a decades-old law that allows the state to hold certain sex offenders at psychiatric facilities indefinitely after their criminal sentences if they are deemed "sexually violent predators"
McConnell Said Trump 'Fed Lies' to Mob About Biden Election
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol was "fed lies" by the president and others in the deadly riot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden election.
Harry Brant, Son of Supermodel Stephanie Seymour, Dies at 24
Harry Brant, a rising model and son of supermodel Stephanie Seymour and publisher Peter M. Brant, has died. He was 24.
Watch: Bronx Married Couple Told to Leave Restaurant by Anti-LGBTQ Worker
A married couple say they were told to leave a local eatery because a worker didn't like the fact that they were gay. The men vowed not to return as customers, but they did have a rally just outside a couple of days later.
South Africa's Trailblazing Black Food Writer Dies of Virus
South Africa's trailblazing Black food writer Dorah Sitole's latest cookbook was widely hailed in December as a moving chronicle of her journey from humble township cook to famous, well-traveled author.
Judge: Alabama Transgender License Policy Unconstitutional
Alabama's policy requiring a transgender person to undergo full gender reassignment surgery before they can change the sex on their driver's license is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Alec Nysten — Called 'Probably Sexiest Man on Earth' — Gets OnlyFans Pics Hacked
OnlyFans has been a boon for some during the Pandemic, including Aussie model Alec Nysten. But the 28-year old is seeing his revenue stream compromised by leaked pics.
JPMorgan Chase Donates $5 Million to LGBTQ Organizations Amid Pandemic
JPMorgan Chase is donating $5 million to LGBTQ organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A New COVID-19 Challenge: Mutations Rise Along with Cases
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.