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Chicago-area man who helped inspire Special Olympics dies
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael “Moose” Cusack, a Chicago-area man who helped inspire the Special Olympics movement and who won multiple medals at the athletic event over years, has died. He was 64.
Government Overreach
Since October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older needs a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States on a commercial airliner.
Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine, says 'nothing to worry about'
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
The holidays could make or break struggling stores
NEW YORK (AP) — Clothing stores and specialty retailers are offering big discounts and heavily promoting curbside pickup in hopes of rescuing a lackluster holiday shopping season in which surging coronavirus cases have kept many shoppers at home.
Cohen says he deserves early release from home confinement
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, says he deserves early release from home confinement but federal authorities refuse to credit him for good behavior and hundreds of hours of work and prison courses completed behind bars. Cohen filed court papers Monday contending he “could be eligible for release in a matter of weeks or months” under the First Step Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform Trump signed into law in 2018.
Cohen says he has earned early release from home confinement
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, says he has earned early release from home confinement but federal authorities refuse to credit him for good behavior and hundreds of hours of work and prison courses completed behind bars. Cohen filed court papers Monday contending he “could be eligible for release in a matter of weeks or months” under the First Step Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform Trump signed into law in 2018.
New Jersey lawmakers pass multiyear $14B tax break bill
New Jersey lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation authorizing more than $14 billion in tax breaks for businesses.
Turkey's prefab hospitals leading fight against coronavirus
ISTANBUL (AP) — As Turkey faces a dramatic rise in COVID-19 infections during the pandemic’s second wave, hospitals that were quickly built in the early days of the outbreak are dealing with some of the country’s most serious cases.
NJ lawmakers to vote on multiyear $14B tax break bill
New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote Monday on legislation authorizing more than $14 billion in tax breaks for businesses.
Congress' rescue aid: A dose of support, but is it enough?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $900 billion economic relief package that emerged from Congress over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of households and businesses that have struggled for months to survive. Yet with the economy still in the grip of a pandemic that has increasingly tightened curbs on business activity, more federal help will likely be needed soon.
Congress rushes toward vote on $900B COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is set to vote on a $900 billion pandemic relief package, finally delivering long-sought cash to businesses and individuals as well as resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
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Dec. 22
Groundskeeper dies in accident at French soccer stadium
LORIENT, France (AP) — A groundskeeper at the stadium of French soccer team Lorient died on Sunday after lighting equipment fell on him following a game, the club
Liz Weston: RV-Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Recreational vehicle sales are soaring, and the RV industry expects 2021 to be a record-breaking year. Dealerships say much of the demand is coming from first-time buyers and others anxious to find a safer way to vacation during the pandemic.
Single mom seeks safe vehicle
For “Becca,” life is better right now than it has been for a long time — but it’s still far from easy.
Mahomes' dramatic flair marks Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes' repertoire of side-arm throws, basketball-style push passes, underhanded flips and renowned improvisation humbled yet another highly regarded defense.
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Congress approves $900B COVID relief bill, sending to Trump
Man United revels in 6-2 win v Leeds, Vardy sinks Tottenham
Manchester United waited 16 years to play old rival Leeds in the English Premier League, and then made it look distinctly second-class.
Comeback, Part II: Brady breaks Falcons' hearts again, 31-27
ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady took a knee, then headed toward the Atlanta Falcons sideline to exchange a few words with Matt Ryan.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.