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Watch: Denver Pastry Chef Chocolatina Delivers in Drag
Professional pastry chef and drag performer Chocolatina, Queen of the Dessert, is helping Denver residents beat the COVID-19 blues with sweet treats and live serenades.
With No Action by Washington, States Race to Offer Virus Aid
Faulting inaction in Washington, governors and state lawmakers are racing to get pandemic relief to small business owners, the unemployed, renters and others whose livelihoods have been upended.
Black Firefighters in NC Allege Racism Amid Larger Reckoning
Across the country, firefighters are confronting incidents of racism and discrimination as part of a burgeoning movement to call out and address racial injustice in America.
Puppy Pipeline Runs from Georgia Northward to Adoptive Homes
A puppy pipeline brings some of Georgia's homeless pet population to the mid-Atlantic region, where demand is outrunning the number of dogs available for adoption.
Pope Elevates 13 New Cardinals Then Puts Them in Their Place
Pope Francis raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy Saturday and immediately warned them not to use their titles for corrupt, personal gain.
AP Fact Check: Trump Distorts Military Role in Vaccines
From the get-go, President Donald Trump has miscast or exaggerated the military's role in his administration's crash program to accelerate the development, production and eventual distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Liz Weston: When Life Blows up Your Well-Laid Plans
The biggest task after financial loss may be dealing with your emotions after the future you had envisioned disappears.
With No Federal Protection, 39 States Still Allow 'Gay Panic' Defense
The "gay panic" defense is still legal in more than two-thirds of states, with no federal protection.
For Big Tech, Biden Brings a New Era but No Ease in Scrutiny
Biden may aim to take a bite out of the dominance of Big Tech and may welcome an opportunity to work with the opposing side to curb the power of a common adversary.
Experts: Virus Numbers Could Be Erratic After Thanksgiving
The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday, as fewer people get tested during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Disney to Lay Off 4,000 More at California, Florida Parks
The Walt Disney Co. announced plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the industry.
US Appeals Court Rejects Trump Appeal Over Pennsylvania Race
President Donald Trump's legal team suffered yet another defeat in court Friday as a federal appeals court in Philadelphia roundly rejected its latest effort to challenge the state's election results.
Many Turn to Real Christmas Trees as Bright Spot Amid Virus
The real Christmas tree industry, which has been battling increased interest in artificial trees, is glad to see that more Americans appear to be flocking to fresh-cut evergreens this season, seeking a bright spot amid the virus's worsening toll.
High Court Blocks NY Coronavirus Limits on Houses of Worship
As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide the Supreme Court late Wednesday barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues in areas designated as hard hit by the virus.
Zoomed on the Toilet — Anti-LGBTQ NJ School Board Member Resigns after Embarrassing Incident
A member of a NJ school board resigned on Tuesday after mistakenly zooming her toilet visit during a meeting. Last year she made headlines due to her anti-LGBTQ views on education.
In Santa's Mailbag, a Peek into Children's Pandemic Worries
The emotional toll wrought by the pandemic is jumping off pages in the deluge of "Dear Santa" letters now pouring into a post office in southwest France that sorts and responds to his mail from around the world.
Black Friday Offers Beacon of Hope to Struggling Stores
After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small beacon of hope.
Keep Cool: Germany Preps Vaccine Drive as Covid Cases Hit 1M
Hulking gray boxes are rolling off the production line at a factory in the southern town of Tuttlingen, ready to be shipped to the front in the next phase of Germany's battle against the coronavirus.
Need a COVID-19 Nurse? That'll Be $8,000 a Week
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, nurses can make more than $6,200 a week. A recent posting for a job in Fargo, North Dakota, offered more than $8,000 a week. Some can get as much as $10,000.
Biden Seeks Unity as Trump Stokes Fading Embers of Campaign
On a day of grace and grievance, President-elect Joe Biden summoned Americans to join in common purpose against the coronavirus pandemic and their political divisions,