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FTC, 40 States Seeks to Break Up Facebook for Being a Social Media Monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission along with more than 40 states have accused Facebook on Wednesday of being a social media monopoly through buying out its rivals to illegally eliminate competition.
17 States File Brief Supporting Texas Election Lawsuit Against PA, MI, GA, WI

17 States File Brief Supporting Texas Election Lawsuit Against PA, MI, GA, WI

Seventeen states filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court supporting the Texas election lawsuit on Wednesday.

White House Introduces $916 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package With $600 Stimulus Checks

The White House offered a new COVID-19 relief package worth $916 billion to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday.
Army Fires, Suspends 14 Fort Hood Leaders Following Probe Into Vanessa Guillen's Death

Army Fires, Suspends 14 Fort Hood Leaders Following Probe Into Vanessa Guillen's Death

Fourteen army leaders at Fort Hood, Texas were either relieved from duty or suspended following the disappearance and killing of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen earlier this year.

Judge Dismisses Michael Flynn Case, but Says Pardon Does Not Make Him Innocent

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan on Tuesday dismissed a criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn.
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Fact Check: Does AstraZeneca Vaccine Use Aborted Fetal Cells?

A viral video posted in November 2020 alleged that AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine candidate used aborted fetal cells, but how true are these claims?
Thanksgiving COVID-19 Wave Signs Starting to Show

Thanksgiving COVID-19 Wave Signs Are Emerging Now

First signs of a post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 cases surge are starting to emerge based on a data released by states across the country.
Supreme Court Refuses to Take Up GOP Challenge in Pennsylvania Mail Voting

Supreme Court Refuses to Take Up GOP Challenge in Pennsylvania Mail Voting

The Supreme Court refused on Tuesday a GOP request to overturn election results in Pennsylvania despite allegations that the expansion of mail voting in the state was illegal.
Texas AG Wants Supreme Court to Overthrow Biden’s Win in Key States

Texas AG Wants Supreme Court to Overthrow Biden's Win in Key States

Republican Texas attorney general Ken Paxton announced a lawsuit, focusing on election battleground states that U.S. President Donald Trump lost to Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Offers Strong Protection After First Dose, Poised for FDA OK

Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Offers Strong Protection After First Dose, Poised for FDA OK

The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is poised to get approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a scientific evaluation released on Tuesday confirmed it offered strong protection.
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Does the New Relief Bill Include $1,200 Direct Stimulus Checks?

The House of Senate and Congress have a limited time and closed in on Sunday the $908 billion relief bill that will aid the needs of millions of Americans.
Could COVID-19 Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Could COVID-19 Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Medical experts said the infectious and deadly COVID-19 could cause erectile dysfunction among men who recovered from the virus.

California Boy Confused Prince Harry for a Christmas Tree Salesman

Prince Harry was mistaken for a Christmas tree salesman when a five-year-old boy asked him to find the perfect Christmas tree.

Florida Police Raid Home of Data Scientist Fired Over COVID-19 Tracker Controversy

Florida police raided Monday the home of a former state Department of Health data scientist who built the state's COVID-19 case tracker.

Trump to Sign Executive Order to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine to Americans First

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Tuesday to ensure that all Americans will have access to COVID-19 vaccines before aiding other countries.
Biden Picks Former Iraq Commander Lloyd Austin to Be First African American Defense Secretary

Biden Picks Former Iraq Commander Lloyd Austin to Be First African American Defense Secretary

Democrat Joe Biden is set to nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
California Teen Kidnapped, Murdered While Walking Home Suspect Was Sentenced to Death

California Teen Murdered, Abducted While Walking Home, Suspect Sentenced to Death 10 Years Later

A California teen disappeared 10 years ago while walking home from school. A California teen disappeared 10 years ago while walking home from school. On Friday, the 17-year-old girl was brought to justice after her convicted killer was sentenced to death, according to a People report.
Female Brazilian Boxer Arrested After Husband Was Found Dead in Apartment

Female Brazilian Boxer Suspected of Beating 61-Year-Old Husband to Death in Their Apartment

Female Brazilian boxer Viviane Obenauf was arrested after her husband was found dead in their Switzerland apartment, after a sustained violent assault.
Members Of Coronavirus Task Force Hold A Briefing At The White House

'Fauci Effect' Leads to Jump in Applications to US Medical Schools

Medical schools in the country experienced an 18% increase in application this year in what some admission officers have called the "Fauci effect."
House Set to Vote on Wednesday to Prevent Government Shutdown

House Set to Vote on Wednesday to Prevent Government Shutdown

The House is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on a stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown after current funding will expire this Friday.