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Coronavirus updates: Millions for vaccine research misused, special counsel says; White House task force warns of 500K US deaths by February

The White House Task Force held its first COVID-19 briefing, targeting vaccinations and warning the U.S. could soon hit 500,000 deaths. Latest news.

      

As the numbers suggest a Donald Trump acquittal, senators explore censure and brace for impeachment trial

Senate Democrats explored how to make their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump a day after a vote suggested he will be acquitted.

      

‘She is irreplaceable’: Mel Brooks, Ed Asner, Viola Davis, other luminaries honor Cloris Leachman

Mel Brooks directed Leachman, Ed Asner acted with her, Viola Davis admired her. Hollywood luminaries celebrate Leachman, who died Wednesday at 94.

      

Seahawks say Chad Wheeler is ‘no longer with the team’ after his arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence

Seahawks say offensive lineman Chad Wheeler is “no longer with the team” after he was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

      

Undoing Trump’s policies and other things Biden did his first week as president

President Joe Biden has signed over 30 executive orders ranging from reversing Trump-era policy to adjusting the nation’s response to the pandemic.

      

A tornado strikes Florida, damaging Tallahassee International Airport

A tornado struck the south side of Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday, damaging Tallahassee International Airport, according to the National Weather Service.

Macy’s is having a massive sale home sale on bedding, cookware and more—what to shop now

This huge Macy’s home sale is chock-full of deals on top-rated cookware, bedding and more—shop our picks for the best deals.

      

How a Reddit group blew up GameStop and AMC’s stock

The GameStop frenzy on Wall Street has investors, and much of the internet, enraptured — not unlike a good horror movie. Everyone knows doom is just around the corner for some key players; a lucky few will emerge stronger; and the monster might be subd…

Better policing begins with accountability and an end to qualified immunity

Ending qualified immunity will send a clear message: Nobody, not even law enforcement, is above the law.

      

First lady Jill Biden’s staff to monitor task force to reunite separated families

The first lady’s staff will be involved in monitoring the Biden administration’s effort to reunite children taken from their parents at the border.

      

Virginia gubernatorial candidate who called US Capitol rioters ‘patriots’ censured by state Senate

The Virginia Senate voted Wednesday to censure state Sen. Amanda Chase, a Republican who is a candidate for governor, following her comments earlier this month referring to the rioters who stormed the US Capitol as “patriots.”

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