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Japanese Space Officials Eager to Analyze Asteroid Samples
Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that safely landed in Australian Outback on Sunday while carrying soil samples from a distant asteroid so they can start analyzing what they say are treasures inside.
Inauguration Planners Rethink How to Party in Age of Virus
Public health guidance to avoid big parties in the age of coronavirus is about to collide with what is typically one of America's biggest celebrations of all: the swearing-in of a new president.
Report Finds Microwave Energy Likely Made US Diplomats Ill
A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that "directed" microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.
'Our Kids Are the Sacrifices': Parents Push Schools to Open
The activism of Jennifer Dale began when she watched her third grade daughter struggle with distance learning, kicking and screaming through her online classes.
Years-Old Murder Shook Town; New Arrest Causes Aftershocks
Nearly 40 years ago, Dan Woolley was shot in the parking lot of a small-town bar. The shooter crossed the street to the town's other tavern, ordered a drink and declared, "I just killed a man." And then he disappeared, leaving no trace.
Lights Go Out, Roads Dicey as Wintry Storm Batters Northeast
The first big wintry storm of the season began dropping what forecasters say could be more than a foot of wet, heavy snow Saturday on parts of the Northeast, making travel treacherous and cutting off power to thousands.
Crunch UK-EU Talks on Post-Brexit Ties to Resume Sunday
The European Union and the United Kingdom decided Saturday to press on with negotiating a post-Brexit trade deal, with all three key issues still unresolved ahead of a year-end cutoff.
David Lander, 'Squiggy' on 'Laverne & Shirley,' Dies at 73
Actor David L. Lander, who played the character of Squiggy on the popular ABC comedy "Laverne & Shirley," has died after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis, his wife said. He was 73.
Santa Skivvies Run: Memories & a 2020 Revision
This year's Santa Skivvies Run, the SF AIDS Foundation's fun fundraiser, is an online challenge, and you can still have fun on Dec. 13 (sign up at www.sfaf.org). Here's an album of Steven Underhill's best photos from past events.
Niece Says 'Cruel and Traitorous' Trump Belongs in Prison
President Donald Trump's niece says her uncle is "criminal, cruel and traitorous" and belongs in prison after he leaves the White House.
California on the Brink: Virus Rages and Closures Imminent
Much of California is on the brink of sweeping new restrictions on businesses and activities, a desperate attempt to slow the frighteningly rapid escalation of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
How to Get Pep Back in Your Pup: EVO3 CBD Pet Drops
CBD is one natural option many pet owners are adopting to help ease their furry and feathered friends' discomfort. For EVO3 Oils, giving CBD to animals can bring the same wellness benefits as it does for humans.
COVID-19 Relief: What's On The Table As Congress Seeks Deal
After numerous fits and starts and months of inaction, optimism is finally building in Washington for a COVID-19 aid bill that would offer relief for businesses, the unemployed, schools, and health care providers, among others.
Judge: Trump Administration Must Take New DACA Applications
The Trump administration must accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects some young immigrants from deportation, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Scene from 'Elf' Comes to Life as Buddy Meets Dad in Boston
Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time for the holidays.
Election Heartthrob Steve Kornacki Joins Football Night in America
The 2020 MSNBC election correspondent and popular crush Steve Kornacki will join Football Night in America, starting this Sunday.
House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana at Federal Level
The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize & tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use & taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement.
Pelosi Optimistic, Says Momentum Growing for COVID-19 Relief
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave an optimistic assessment of the prospects for a mid-sized COVID-19 relief bill and a separate $1.4 trillion governmentwide spending bill on Friday.
White House Takes Credit for Bush-Era World AIDS Day Commemoration
The White House has shamelessly taken credit for honoring World AIDS Day "in a way that no president has before," according to Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
Krysten Sinema in Purple Wig Steals Show at Senate Swearing-In
Sen. Krysten Sinema (D-Ariz.), resplendent in a purple wig and zebra striped shawl, stole the show at the swearing-in of new Democratic colleague Sen. Mark Kelly on Wednesday.