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Obama Reunion? Biden Fills Cabinet with Former WH Leaders

By Aamer Madhani | Dec 11, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden is getting the old gang back together.

Biden's Transition Contends with Probe into Son's Finances

By Jonathan Lemire, Eric Tucker and Will Weissert | Dec 11, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden's historically challenging transition to power is suddenly becoming even more complicated.

'Carry On' and 'EastEnders' Star Barbara Windsor Dies at 83

By Jill Lawless | Dec 11, 2020

British actress Barbara Windsor, whose seven-decade career ranged from cheeky film comedies to the soap opera "EastEnders," has died, her husband said. She was 83.

One-Day US Deaths Top 3,000: More Than D-Day or 9/11

By Heather Hollingsworth | Dec 10, 2020

The crisis across the country is pushing medical centers to the breaking point and leaving staff members and public health officials burned out and plagued by tears and nightmares.

No NFL Support of LGBTQ Community in My Cause My Cleats

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 10, 2020

Of the hundreds of NFL players participating in My Cause My Cleats this week, at least ten are supporting causes that either perpetuate or seek to dismantle anti-LGBTQ bias.

Colorado Governor's Partner Admitted to Hospital on Sunday for COVID-19 Symptoms

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 10, 2020

Marlon Reis, partner of Democratic Colorado governor Jared Polis, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday for COVID-19 related symptoms.

Tradition Continues — Boston Pops Go Virtual for the Holidays

Dec 10, 2020

One of New England's most popular Christmastime traditions continues in 2020 with a virtual Holiday Pops program that will feature the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Keith Lockhart in favorites of the season, December 10 through January 9.

It's Time to Scare People About COVID

By Elisabeth Rosenthal | Dec 10, 2020

As the United States faces out-of-control spikes from COVID-19, with people refusing to take recommended, often even mandated, precautions, our public health announcements feel lame compared with the urgency of the moment.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Faces Last Hurdle Before US Decision

By Lauran Neergard, Matthew Perrone | Dec 10, 2020

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the U.S.: a panel of experts who will scrutinize the company's data for any red flags.

PA Trump Supporter Rakes in Thousands With Fake Social Media Accounts

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 9, 2020

A 21-year-old Pennsylvania supporter of President Trump raked in thousands of dollars through a fake "Gay Voices for Trump" social media account, linked to by other accounts impersonating the President's family.

Watch: Gay Man's Viral Video of Mother Denouncing His Engagement

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 9, 2020

Henry Jimenez, a gay Mexican man, has gone viral for a heartbreaking video where his religious mother berates him for getting engaged and being gay.

4 Ways to Close the COVID-19 Racial Health Gap

Dec 9, 2020

Research suggests that to close the racial gaps in health, we need to shift our thinking away from personal risk to a community orientation.

AP-NORC Poll: Only Half in US Want Shots as Vaccine Nears

By Lauran Neergaard and Hannah Fingerhut | Dec 9, 2020

As states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic, a new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves when their turn comes.

Weeks After Election, YouTube Cracks Down on Misinformation

By Barbara Ortutay | Dec 9, 2020

More than a month after the U.S. presidential election, YouTube says it will start removing newly uploaded material that claims widespread voter fraud or errors changed the outcome.

New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks to COVID-19 Relief

By Andrew Dalton | Dec 9, 2020

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill's confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans.

Stars Join Cyndi Lauper's Benefit Concert for Homeless Youth

By Mark Kennedy | Dec 9, 2020

Taylor Swift, Cher, Billie Eilish, LL Cool J and Dolly Parton are adding their voices to Cyndi Lauper's annual concert to combat youth homelessness, an issue the "True Colors" singer says has only gotten worse during the pandemic.

New Initiative Launches for Older People Living with HIV/AIDS

Dec 9, 2020

Grantmakers In Aging has initiated Moving Ahead Together: A Framework for Integrating HIV/AIDS and Aging Services to end isolation among and improve care for older people living with HIV.

Karamo Brown Works With Salvation Army, Gets Backlash

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Dec 9, 2020

"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown is receiving backlash after announcing on Monday he's working with anti-LGBTQ organization Salvation Army.

Pornhub Calls Halt to Unverified Users Posting on its Site

Dec 9, 2020

Pornhub said Tuesday it was halting unverified users from uploading video material after a report alleged that the pornographic website was showing videos of rape and underage sex.

US Virus Deaths Hit Record Levels With the Holidays Ahead

By Lisa Marie Pane, Rachel La Corte | Dec 9, 2020

Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average, matching the frightening peak reached last April, and cases per day have eclipsed 200,000 on average for the first time on record.

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