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Hate Crimes In US Reach Highest Level in More than a Decade
Hate crimes in the U.S. rose to the highest level in more than a decade as federal officials also recorded the highest number of hate-motivated killings since the FBI began collecting that data in the early 1990s.
Ancient Greek God's Bust Found During Athens Sewage Work
A bust of the ancient god Hermes, in good condition, was discovered in central Athens during sewage work, authorities said Sunday.
2nd Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Early Success in U.S. Tests
For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world.
Cable Failures Endanger Renowned Puerto Rico Radio Telescope
The giant, aging cables that support one of the world's largest single-dish radio telescopes are slowly unraveling, pushing an observatory renowned for its key role in astronomical discoveries to the brink of collapse.
Here Comes Santa Claus - with Face Masks and Plexiglass
Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from the coronavirus — mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Jetliner Hits Brown Bear While Landing in Southeast Alaska
An Alaska Airlines jetliner struck a brown bear while landing early Saturday evening, killing the animal and causing damage to the plane, officials said.
Where Kamala Harris Stacks Up on LGBTQ Rights
Kamala Harris has just become 'a first' for the White House in many ways. How does the Vice President-elect's record stand where LGBTQ rights are concerned?
SpaceX Launches 2nd Crew, Regular Station Crew Flights Begin
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday on the first full-fledged taxi flight for NASA by a private company.
AP Fact Check: Trump Wrong on Georgia Voter Signature Checks
President Donald Trump has wrongly claimed that Georgia election officials are unable to verify signatures on absentee ballot envelopes because of a legal settlement known as a consent decree.
Watch: Supreme Court Justice Alito Once Again Blasts Marriage Equality
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gave an address in which he recalled his thinking for opposing the Court's 2015 ruling that legalized marriage equality. He also blasted the ruling anew.
Biden Advisers to Meet Vaccine Firms as Trump Stalls Handoff
Joe Biden's scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump's refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
While Marching in DC, Proud Boys Trolled by Gays, Cats and Pancake Lovers on Twitter
On Saturday the Proud Boys marched in the erroneously-labeled "Million MAGA March" in Washington, D.C. supporting the President Trump. But on Twitter, they were trolled by gays, cat lovers and stacks of rainbowed pancakes.
Trump Seems to Acknowledge Biden Win, but He Won't Concede
President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to acknowledge for the first time that Joe Biden won the White House, but made clear he would not concede and would kept trying to overturn the election result.
Watch: Suspect in Murder of Trans Woman Dominique Fells in Custody
Police in Los Angeles say they have apprehended the suspect in the gruesome slaying and dismemberment of a trans woman, Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, in Philadelphia last June.
Suspect Arrested In Attack on Actor Rick Moranis
A New York man was arrested Saturday in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis that occurred as the 67-year-old actor was walking near Central Park in October.
Trump Supporters Morning Protests Turn into Violent Clashes
Several thousand supporters of President Donald Trump in Washington protested election results and then hailed Trump's passing motorcade before nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators sparked fistfights.
Thousands Rally Behind Trump, Believing He Won Race He Lost
Fervent supporters of President Donald Trump rallied in Washington on Saturday behind his spurious claim of a stolen election and swarmed his motorcade when he detoured for a drive-by on his way out of town.
Most People Agree That Dating Will Never Be the Same After 2020
Six in 10 Americans believe the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed the dating game, according to new research.
Biden Faces Tough Choice of Whether to Back Virus Lockdowns
Joe Biden faces a decision unlike any other incoming president: whether to back a short-term national lockdown to finally arrest a raging pandemic.
Trump Putting Democracy to the Test after his Loss to Biden
Winston Churchill was not known for leaving his thoughts unspoken. One of them was this: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried."