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Report: 90s Club Kid Icon, Convicted Murderer Michael Alig Dead at 54
Michael Alig, a fixture of New York City's queer club kid scene who was later convicted of manslaughter, has died, according to a report from TMZ, which adds that "authorities believe the cause of death was a heroin [overdose]." He was 54.
She Won't Be Home For Christmas — Kazakhstan Bodybuilder Spends Holiday Apart from Sex Doll Bride
One of 2020's weirdest romances turned even more bizarre when bodybuilder Yuri Tolochko announced that he won't be spending Christmas with his bride, whom he married last month in a publicized ceremony.
Judge Delays Execution of Only Woman on US Death Row
A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row.
Trump Made Lasting Impact On Federal Courts
On this, even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.
COVID Vaccines Appear Safe and Effective, but Key Questions Remain
Vaccine development in under a year, shattering all records, is a marvel of science. It's also a cause for concern for millions of Americans who fear the uncertainty of an unknown technology.
Trump Golfs in Florida as COVID Relief Hangs in the Balance
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
Downtown Nashville Explosion Knocks Communications Offline
A recreational vehicle parked in the deserted streets of downtown Nashville exploded early Christmas morning, causing widespread communications outages that took down police emergency systems and grounded holiday travel at the city's airport.
'Unprecedented' Mail Volume Delays Christmas Gifts
The U.S. Postal Service said on its website that it was "experiencing unprecedented volume increases and limited employee availability due to the impacts of COVID-19."
AP Sources: Human Remains Found Near Nashville Explosion
Two law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press that authorities have found human remains in the vicinity of the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville early Christmas morning.
Police: Explosion in Nashville Believed to be 'Intentional'
An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging buildings & wounding three people. Authorities said they believed the blast was intentional.
A Pandemic Christmas: Churches Shut, Borders Complicated
Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many.
Pope on Christmas: Vaccines for All; Needy, Vulnerable First
Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line should be the most vulnerable and needy, regardless of who holds the patents for the shots.
Explosion Rocks Downtown Nashville
An explosion linked to a vehicle rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas morning, sending shattered glass and debris over a wide area and rocking nearby buildings.
Where Does the LGBTQ Community Fit in Vaccine Distribution Efforts?
Over 125 organizations have called upon the Association of State and Territorial Health Officers to make concerted efforts to reach and establish trust with LGBTQ populations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
As Biden Gets Sworn In, White House Will Get Scrubbed Down
As Joe Biden lifts his right hand to take the oath of office at noon on Jan. 20 at the Capitol, a team of specially trained cleaners will be lifting their hands to disinfect the White House.
Kushner Pardon Revives 'Loathsome' Tale of Tax Evasion, Sex
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called it "one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes" he ever prosecuted as U.S. attorney.
'We Are Struggling': A Bleak Christmas For America's Jobless
Nearly 8 million people have sunk into poverty since June after having spent $1,200 checks that the government gave most Americans in the spring and a $600-a-week supplemental jobless benefit expired in July.
Raise Your Mittens: Outdoor Learning Continues Into Winter
Schools nationwide scrambled to get students outdoors during the pandemic to keep them safe & stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, with temperatures plummeting, a smaller number of schools — even in some of the most frigid climes — plan to keep it on going.
New Round of Trump Clemency Benefits Manafort, Other Allies
President Donald Trump pardoned more than two dozen people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, in the latest wave of clemency to benefit longtime associates and supporters.
Dark Days: Experts Fear the Holidays Will Fuel the US Crisis
Hard-hit California eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases on Christmas Eve as the U.S. headed into a holiday season of travel and family gatherings that threaten to fuel the deadly outbreak across the nation.