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Obama Reunion? Biden Fills Cabinet with Former WH Leaders
President-elect Joe Biden is getting the old gang back together.
Biden's Transition Contends with Probe into Son's Finances
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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.