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Denver's QBs Sit Out Sunday's Game Because Of COVID-19 Exposure
NFL games have been postponed and rescheduled because of the pandemic, but the league has kept moving forward. But with cases surging nationwide, the NFL is facing its biggest challenge yet.
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Newsmax Benefits From Trump Fans' Resentment Toward Fox News
Fox News reached all-time highs this year. Yet, its acknowledgement that Democrat Joe Biden won the election has provided a chance for rivals to appeal to fans of President Trump.
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Iranian Nuclear Scientist Assassinated, State Media Says
The man who apparently heads Iran's nuclear program, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, has been assassinated in an attack of some kind, just outside the capital Tehran. Iran's Defense Minister confirmed his death.
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An Australian Town Fed Up With All The 'Fugging' Jokes Decides To Change Its Name
This Australian town starts with the letter F and rhymes with "ducking." Tired of the ridicule that comes with its name, the town has decided to change it.
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Deer Snatches Hunter's Gun In Czech Republic
You might think twice about hunting deer if one comes charging at you with a gun. In the Czech Republic, a hunter's gun got caught in a deer's antlers. The animal promptly ran off.
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Minnesota Nurse Uses Poetry To Cope With The Pandemic
As patients continue to fill hospitals across the nation, a Minnesota nurse is using poetry writing as a way to cope.
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Reflecting On A Key Korean War Battle, 70 Years Later
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, a key moment in the Korean War. The war's legacy is felt to this day on the divided Korean peninsula.
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Biden Expected To Name More Cabinet Members As Transition Of Power Goes On
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce more members of his cabinet next week. He'll also begin getting access to the daily presidential briefings.
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'We Are Her Work': Remembering Grandma's Legacy
Kenneth and Olivia Tan recall her mother, Crescenciana. They called her Lola. She spent her life working to support and care for three generations. Says Olivia: "We are her work."
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Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard
To control the virus, some officials are forgoing rules or mandates and instead are relying on individuals to do the right thing. So what motivates behavior change, and what falls short?
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Supreme Court Backs Religious Challenge To New York COVID-19 Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld challenges from New York churches and synagogues to state pandemic restrictions on religious services. Amy Coney Barrett voted with the court's new conservative majority.
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News Brief: Biden's Cabinet And Civil Rights Priorities, Staying Safe On Black Friday
Biden is expected to announce more members of his cabinet. His administration will focus heavily on civil rights. And, stores are changing things up to keep shoppers safe on Black Friday.