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Trump Can Still Win In Armageddon Scenario for Markets, JP Morgan Warns
Michael Cembalest, chairman of market and strategy at JPMorgan, said the president only needs to "reverse or impede" three states to win.
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This is the second time in two months a Republican senator has faced accusations of breaking the rules on donations.
Oxford COVID Vaccine Prompts Immune Response in Older People: Study
Experts hailed the findings of the preliminary study as older people are more vulnerable to complications from COVID, and usually less likely to respond to vaccines.
AZ Secretary of State Accuses Governor of 'Deafening Silence' After Threats
Arizona's Republican governor has said there are still questions that need to be answered about the election.
Oklahoma Megachurch Organizes Mass Thanksgiving Meal
Victory Church in Tulsa posted on Facebook that it was hosting a "Friendsgiving" on November 22 and encouraged people to "come share a meal with us & BRING A NEIGHBOR."
One Week From Thanksgiving, What Joe Biden Has Said About Celebrating
Biden has said celebrations should be limited, with the number of people involved capped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill Gates Says Parler App 'Great' for People Who Want Holocaust Denial
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist said this week that content uploaded to the up-and-coming "free speech" platform includes "crazy stuff."
Pelosi Condemns Trump Firing Official Who Refuted Fraud Claims
The president fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, who rejected claims of election fraud.
Majority of Republicans Think Trump Won Election: Poll
Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday finds that 52 percent of GOP voters think Trump "rightfully won" the election.
Potential Biden Sec. of State Called for Troops to Stay in Afghan., Syria
The Delaware senator said he was "gravely concerned" about an "abrupt" withdrawal from the countries at a think tank event in 2019.
Kentucky COVID Restrictions Explained as Schools, Restaurants Affected
Governor Andy Beshear has made it clear that the new restrictions are "surgical and targeted steps" and not a state shutdown.
GOP Signals Trump is Here to Stay as He Mulls 2024 Presidential Run
While Republicans on Capitol Hill are not clambering to the president's side to back the idea, they are far from closing the door on the notion.
Lyft Bans Man Seen Hurling Racist Abuse at Driver in Viral Video
The driver, David Kangogo, told Newsweek the passenger started verbally abusing him after he asked him to put on a mask during the ride in Issaquah, Washington.
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Americans Want Trump to Work With Biden Team on COVID-19 Crisis: Poll
President-elect Biden has started planning to move into the White House, despite President Trump's refusal to concede the election.
Iran Says Trump Foreign Policy Among 'Most Unsuccessful' in U.S. History
Trump critics have noted that Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon now than at the start of his term, despite his efforts to contain Tehran.
What Do the CDC and Fauci Say About Celebrating Thanksgiving During COVID?
"The safest way is to celebrate with people in your household," says the CDC. Otherwise, it's masks indoors, social distancing and disposable plates.
Thanksgiving Opens New Front in War Over COVID Restrictions
Millions of Americans prepare to celebrate the national holiday next week with conflicting advice over whether to mark the day with traditional gatherings.
Facebook Won't Ban Groups Behind Racist, Misogynistic Kamala Harris Posts
Facebook has removed racist and misogynistic content about Vice President-elect Kamala Harris but opted not to ban three groups that "regularly" host hateful material on the site.
2020 Stimulus Check Deadline for Missed CARES Act Payments Looms
Around 160 million direct payments have been made after the CARES Act was signed, though there are still eligible people yet to register for funds.
Nurse's Encounter With COVID Skeptic Who Said 'I Was Mistaken' Goes Viral
The nurse told the patient she had "seen more people die in the last two weeks than I have in my entire career."
Facebook Bans One of the Anti-Vaccine Movement's Biggest Groups
Larry Cook, who was the admin of the 195,000-member group, has also had his Twitter and Facebook accounts terminated.
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