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Congress overrides Trump's veto for the first time on major military bill

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December was the deadliest, most infectious month since start of pandemic

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It's OK to be pessimistic about 2021. But here's how to let a little hope in.

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A program sent fresh food to struggling families. Despite demand, it may end.

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How a group of widows who lost partners to Covid are coping with their grief, together

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Millions of Americans moved during the pandemic — and most aren't looking back

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Americans flocked to buy life insurance, prepare wills and trusts last year

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By the numbers: Covid data dashboard

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Americans flocked to buy life insurance, prepare wills and trusts last year

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By the numbers: Covid data dashboard

hello, 2021

Photos: 'Goodbye 2020' celebrations around the world

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Brexit

It's over: U.K. and E.U. complete Brexit separation

2020 in Review

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After a year of darkness, trauma experts offer advice: Find hope

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Goodbye, Flash

Internet bids farewell to Flash, the web app everyone used — and hated

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U.S. news

From Kobe to Calif. fires: Some of 2020's biggest non-Covid, non-election stories

Economy

Why the 2020 stock market was immune to the pandemic

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Shopping in 2020: What we bought during a global pandemic

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covid relief

'A second to breathe': Americans begin to receive $600 Covid payments

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politics

Georgia Sen. David Perdue, facing tight runoff, will quarantine after close Covid contact

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'Playing with fire'

GOP Sen. Ben Sasse tears into Republicans planning to object to Electoral College results

White House

Trump cuts vacation short without explanation

White House

Trump administration speeds up 'midnight rule-making,' creating hurdles for Biden

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Trump cuts vacation short without explanation

White House

Trump administration speeds up 'midnight rule-making,' creating hurdles for Biden

World News

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A year since Covid emerged, Americans in Wuhan are afraid again — for the U.S.

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World

Israel welcomes former spy Jonathan Pollard after 30 years in U.S. jail

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'She's very courageous'

Family of Saudi women’s rights activist hails her bravery, condemns ‘outrageous’ jail sentence

World

Norwegian rescuers hunt for 10 missing after landslide

World

2 brothers were separated in one of Saddam's jails. Now one believes he's found the other.

World

Norwegian rescuers hunt for 10 missing after landslide

World

2 brothers were separated in one of Saddam's jails. Now one believes he's found the other.

Business, Tech & Media

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Coronavirus

How a group of widows who lost partners to Covid are coping with their grief, together

Business News

Ground zero: What happened to all the coffee shops once corporate America stayed home?

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Internet

Internet bids a 'bittersweet' farewell to Flash, the web app that everyone used — and hated

Coronavirus

Why the 2020 stock market was immune to the pandemic

Coronavirus

After grueling year, latest weekly initial jobless claims remain elevated, at 787,000

Coronavirus

Why the 2020 stock market was immune to the pandemic

Coronavirus

After grueling year, latest weekly initial jobless claims remain elevated, at 787,000

HOW AMERICA GAVE UP — AND HOW WE FIGHT BACK

Special report

The darkest hour for America is still to come, experts say. What we do next is key.

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Hard conversations

Know anti-maskers or anti-vaxxers? Here's how to approach them

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Obituary

Houston doctor succumbs to Covid after months of saving patients

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better days ahead

How the U.S. will turn the tide of the pandemic in 2021

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11 crucial questions

Are you near a vaccine desert? 11 crucial questions answered

By the numbers

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Science News

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Colorado reports first confirmed case of U.K. coronavirus variant

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Environment

Major climate change measures included in Covid aid bill

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New Covid vaccine starts late-stage trial in the U.S.

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Science News

Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii

Animal News

Prehistoric 'swamp king' crocodile of Australia was over 16 feet long, new study says

World

Giant iceberg on collision course with South Atlantic island breaks up

Coronavirus

2020 is the deadliest year in U.S. history, mainly due to Covid, CDC finds

BETTER

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Diet & Fitness

Ease back into fitness with this simple 31-day walking plan

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Health & Wellness

How hopeful can we be about 2021? 7 infectious disease experts weigh in

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Mind & Body

Dry January could be the health boost you need in 2021 after pandemic stress

Diet & Fitness

Strength or cardio? Nix sugar or caffeine? Choose the better New Year's goal

Behavior

Is your COVID-19 bubble leaking? Experts explain how to seal it back up

Diet & Fitness

Strength or cardio? Nix sugar or caffeine? Choose the better New Year's goal

Behavior

Is your COVID-19 bubble leaking? Experts explain how to seal it back up

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Coronavirus: By the numbers

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State-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions

Tracking the surge

Here's where Covid is spiking around the country as U.S. surpasses 10 million cases

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The coronavirus has destroyed the job market. See which states have been hit the hardest.

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Does your state have a mask mandate? See the latest guidance in every state

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A breakdown of coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day

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Does your state have a mask mandate? See the latest guidance in every state

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A breakdown of coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day

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The making of a Christmas concert during a pandemic

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