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Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Markets Started 2020 Riding High, And They’ll End Even Higher
The stock market's wild 2020 ride is finally coming to an end. Stocks are at record highs once again, just like they were at the start of this unprecedented year.3 years ago
John Rogers, Associated Press
Man Called Most Prolific Serial Killer In US History Dies
The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80.3 years ago
Colleen Slevin & Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
California Has Nation’s 2nd Confirmed Case Of Virus Variant
California on Wednesday announced the nation's second confirmed case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus, offering a strong indication that the infection is spreading more widely in the United States.3 years ago
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
GOP-Led Senate Rejects Vote On President Trump’s Push For $2K Checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote.3 years ago
Mick Krever and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN
UK Regulator Approves Oxford/AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine
UK regulators have approved the use of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, which is cheaper and easier to distribute than some alternatives.3 years ago
The Associated Press
Nashville Man’s Girlfriend Warned He Was Building Bombs
More than a year before Anthony Warner detonated a bomb in downtown Nashville on Christmas, officers visited his home after his girlfriend told police that he was building bombs in an RV trailer at his residence.3 years ago
Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press
Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow Dead From COVID-19
Louisiana’s newest Republican member of the U.S. House, Luke Letlow, has died from complications related to COVID-19 only days before being sworn into office.3 years ago
The Associated Press
First Reported US Case Of COVID-19 Variant Found In Colorado
The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado.3 years ago
LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press
Senate GOP Blocks Democratic Push For Trump’s $2K Checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats’ push to immediately bring President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.3 years ago
LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press
Fate Of $2,000 Checks Now Rests With GOP-Led Senate
Whether most Americans will receive $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks is now in the hands of the Senate.3 years ago
Arnaud Siad and Nada Bashir, CNN
Croatia Hit By 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake; 5 Deaths Reported
Croatia has been hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).3 years ago
Chandelis Duster, CNN
Trump, Michelle Obama Top Gallup’s 2020 Most Admired Lists
President Donald Trump and former first lady Michelle Obama are the most admired man and woman of 2020, according to a new Gallup poll released Tuesday.3 years ago
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business
Three Big Ways Small Business Would Benefit From The New COVID Relief Package
Given how much the pandemic has hammered small businesses, three big changes to the Paycheck Protection Program are likely to come as a welcome relief.3 years ago
Matthew Daly, Associated Press
House Votes To Override Pres. Trump’s Veto Of Defense Bill
The Democratic-controlled House has voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill.3 years ago
Lisa Mascaro & Jill Colvin, Associated Press
House Approves Pres. Trump’s $2K Checks, Sending To GOP-Led Senate
The House has voted to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain.3 years ago
Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer
More COVID-19 Vaccines In The Pipeline As US Effort Ramps Up
A huge U.S. study of another possible COVID-19 vaccine is getting underway as states continue to roll out scarce supplies of the first shots cleared for emergency use.3 years ago
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press
Lori Loughlin Released After Prison Term In College Scam
“Full House” actor Lori Loughlin has been released from prison after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college.3 years ago
Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business
If You Want To Travel Next Year, You May Need A Vaccine Passport
In order to begin traveling again, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport application.3 years ago
Associated Press
Workers Install 192 Crystals On Times Square New Year’s Ball
Workers have installed nearly 200 glittering Waterford crystal triangles on Times Square's New Year's Eve ball in preparation for a pandemic-limited celebration.3 years ago
Jill Colvin, Associated Press
President Trump Signs Massive Measure Funding Government, COVID Relief
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals. It also averts a government shutdown.3 years ago
Kimberlee Kruesi, Michael Balsamo & Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Authorities Say Man Suspected Of Igniting Bomb Died In Blast
Authorities say the man suspected of setting off a bomb in a recreational vehicle that rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas day died in the explosion. U.S. Attorney Don Cochran identified the suspect on Sunday as Anthony Quinn Warner.3 years ago
Hollie Silverman & Alaa Elassar, CNN
Special Forces Soldier Charged After 3 Killed In Shooting At Illinois Bowling Alley
An active-duty Special Forces soldier has been charged with murder after three people were killed and three wounded in a shooting Saturday at a bowling alley in Rockford, Illinois, authorities said Sunday.3 years ago
JILL COLVIN, Associated Press
Lawmakers Press Trump On Relief Bill As Jobless Aid Expires
President Donald Trump appeared no closer to signing an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill Sunday as unemployment aid expired, the government barrels toward a mid-pandemic shutdown and lawmakers implored him to break the impasse he created after Congress approved the deal.3 years ago
