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AP Fact Check: Trump Relies on Falsehoods to Deny Biden Win
President Donald Trump rebelled this past week against Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election with denial, delay and outright misrepresentation.
'Back to Normal by Spring': Are We Expecting Too Much From the First COVID-19 Vaccines?
A COVID-19 vaccine could well be approved and ready for use in the next few months. But whether that means we can all get back to normal life by early 2021 is less certain.
White Supremacist Sentenced to 2 Years In Bomb Plot Case
A white supremacist who told an undercover FBI agent about his plans to firebomb a synagogue or attack a Las Vegas bar catering to LGBTQ customers was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.
Vatican Calling: Pope Congratulates Joe Biden on Election
It's not exactly divine intervention, but even the pope considers the U.S. presidential race over.
Watch: Canadian Man Says Police Not Protecting Him from Violent Neighbor after Alleged Hate Crime
A gay Halifax man says that local police are doing too little to ensure his safety after a next-door neighbor subjected him to a vicious, slur-filled assault.
Biden Faces Tough Choice of Whether to Back Virus Lockdown
Joe Biden faces a decision unlike any other incoming president: whether to back a short-term national lockdown to finally arrest a raging pandemic.
Melissa McCarthy, HBO Apologize for Donation to Anti-Gay, Anti-Abortion Group
Actress Melissa McCarthy and HBO Max have apologized for a $20,000 donation to a group with anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion stances.
Out Actor Found Dead with Fatal Level of Date Rape Drug in System
An inquest has been opened into the death of a young gay actor who was found to have high levels of a date rape drug in his system.
Progressives Look to Make Early Mark on Biden White House
Leading progressives are pressuring President-elect Joe Biden to embrace their policy agenda even as more centrist Democrats argue such proposals prevented the party from retaking full control of Congress.
AP Fact Check: Trump Distorts On Vaccine, State Distribution
President Donald Trump on Friday wrongly claimed full credit for Pfizer Inc.'s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine was robustly successful.
Trump, Still Not Conceding Defeat, Trumpets Vaccine Progress
Gliding over significant challenges still to come, President Donald Trump on Friday offered a rosy update on the race for a vaccine for the resurgent coronavirus as he delivered his first public remarks since his defeat .
Tropical Storm Iota Forms, Could Follow Eta's Deadly Path
Just as the remnants of Eta finally blew out to sea on Friday, another storm formed that could follow its path of death and destruction into Central America this weekend.
Watch: Anderson Cooper Shares Sweet Video of Son Announcing CNN's 'Heroes'
On Friday, while promoting CNN's annual "Heroes" feature, Anderson Cooper played a sweet video of his son, Wyatt, saying "here's my example of joy for 2020."
Top CEOs Met to Plan Response to Trump's Election Denial
Only a few of America's CEOs have made public statements about President Trump's refusal to accept his election loss, but in private, many are alarmed and talking about what collective action would be necessary if they see an imminent threat to democracy.
Watch: Ritz Crackers Commercial Features Same-Sex Couple
A commercial for Ritz crackers is celebrating the holiday season with the message that "Where There's Love, There's Family" and it also showcases a same-sex couple.
911 Call Reveals More About Charleston Homophobic Hate Crime
Recordings of 911 calls by a gay Charleston, S.C. man reveal more about what local authorities are describing as a hate crime.
Global Shares Drop on Worries Over Surging Virus Cases
Global shares mostly traded lower Friday as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
States Ramp Up for Biggest Vaccination Effort in US History
The monumental undertaking must distribute hundreds of millions of doses, prioritize who's first in line and ensure that people who get the initial shot return for the necessary second one.
Unwelcome Milestone: California Hits 1 Million COVID-19 Cases
California on Thursday became the second state — behind Texas — to eclipse a million known cases, while the U.S. has surpassed 10 million infections.
Watch: 'Pay For Play' Cameo Personality Michael Cohen Goes Gaga for OnlyFans Matthew Camp
On Cameo - which is 'Pay for Play' for celebrities - Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen sent a message to OnlyFans star Matthew Camp that left him blushing.