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U.S. adds 158,000 COVID-19 cases; nearly 100,000 in hospitals nationwide

U.S. adds 158,000 COVID-19 cases; nearly 100,000 in hospitals nationwide

Iconic dome at Arecibo Observatory collapses

Iconic dome at Arecibo Observatory collapses

High-tech Space Coast factory resumes full production of satellites

High-tech Space Coast factory resumes full production of satellites

'Lifeline' aid to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon running out

'Lifeline' aid to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon running out

'Holiday Movies' explores origins of 'Nightmare Before Christmas,' 'Elf'

'Holiday Movies' explores origins of 'Nightmare Before Christmas,' 'Elf'

COVID-19 Pandemic

Bipartisan group proposes $900B COVID-19 stimulus plan to break deadlock

Bipartisan group proposes $900B COVID-19 stimulus plan to break deadlock

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled compromise legislation for a new round of coronavirus stimulus worth more than $900 billion.

Mnuchin, Powell differ on U.S. economic prospects, need for COVID-19 relief

Mnuchin, Powell differ on U.S. economic prospects, need for COVID-19 relief

Advisory panel meets to weigh who should get COVID-19 vaccine first

Advisory panel meets to weigh who should get COVID-19 vaccine first

Pandemic could be golden time for narcissists, study suggests

Pandemic could be golden time for narcissists, study suggests

U.N. says $35B needed for humanitarian crisis made worse by COVID-19

U.N. says $35B needed for humanitarian crisis made worse by COVID-19

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Kim Jong Un 'harshly criticizes' agencies amid economic, COVID-19 woes

Atlantic hurricane season ends with records driven by climate change

Melissa McCarthy: 'Superintelligence' will 'shine a light on the good guys'

Holiday shoppers spent record $10.8B on Cyber Monday, figures show

Airbnb aims for $35 billion valuation in IPO this month

House-fire death of former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh ruled accidental

Remains of 36 more Korean War service members identified in over a year

Remains of 36 more Korean War service members identified in over a year

Jakarta governor tests positive for COVID-19 as Indonesia cases rise

Armed robbers shoot at least 2 in Brazilian coastal city

Entertainment News

Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, comes out as transgender

'Run the World': Starz gives first look at new original series

'Song Exploder' trailer: Dua Lipa, Nine Inch Nails share creative process

Gull tangled in fishing line rescued from rooftop

Gull tangled in fishing line rescued from rooftop

Driver pulled over for using folding lawn chair as car seat

Wedding ring found five years after being lost on British beach

Virtual reality, hypnosis may ease pain for IV insertion, stitches

Virtual reality, hypnosis may ease pain for IV insertion, stitches

Finnish researchers say AI tool can help optimize cancer combination therapy

Vaping cannabis can modestly impair driving up to 4 hours later

Scientists explain how insects got their wings

Scientists explain how insects got their wings

Venus figurines offered a model for surviving climate change, new theory says

Recycled concrete could reduce pressure on landfills

BAE Systems wins $3.2B contract for British munitions

BAE Systems wins $3.2B contract for British munitions

U.S., British, Saudi navies train in mine countermeasures

NATO plans 2021 summit with President-elect Biden

Fantasy football: Booker, Fitzpatrick among best Week 13 add-drops

Fantasy football: Booker, Fitzpatrick among best Week 13 add-drops

Parkour organizers ask Olympic committee to reject sport for 2024 Summer Games

Alabama coach Nick Saban plans to return vs. LSU after COVID-19 hiatus

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Scenes from the holiday season

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Scenes from LuminoCity Festival in NYC

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China urges release of Huawei executive on two-year anniversary

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China urges release of Huawei executive on two-year anniversary

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- China called for the release of Huawei's chief financial officer on the two-year anniversary of her arrest at Vancouver International Airport.

Driver rams into pedestrians in western Germany; at least 2 dead

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Driver rams into pedestrians in western Germany; at least 2 dead

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- At least two people were killed Tuesday in west-central Germany when a vehicle veered into a pedestrian zone and began ramming people, police said.

More than 150 Santas ride jet skis for Guinness record

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More than 150 Santas ride jet skis for Guinness record

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- More than 150 people in Santa suits boarded jet skis in Australia to attempt a Guinness World Record and raise money for charity.

Germany bans neo-Nazi group 'Wolf Brigade 44,' raids members' homes

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Germany bans neo-Nazi group 'Wolf Brigade 44,' raids members' homes

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The German government on Tuesday formally barred a neo-Nazi group, which it said is attempting to re-establish a national socialist state -- by violent means, if necessary.

South Korean convenience store chain to offer robot delivery

World News // 3 hours ago

South Korean convenience store chain to offer robot delivery

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A South Korean convenience store chain has announced plans to launch a robot delivery service, as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes the service industry to go contactless.

WHO: North Korea malaria cases trending downward

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WHO: North Korea malaria cases trending downward

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Malaria is steadily declining in North Korea but more than 1 million North Koreans remain susceptible to the infectious disease, the World Health Organization said in a new report.

OECD raises global economic outlook on promise of COVID-19 vaccine

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OECD raises global economic outlook on promise of COVID-19 vaccine

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Global economic growth should return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, boosted in part by the promise of a vaccine, according to a report Tuesday by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic tests COVID-19 positive

World News // 9 hours ago

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic tests COVID-19 positive

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Andrej Plenkovic, the prime minister of Croatia, has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the most recent head of state to fall ill to the pandemic.

California to receive 327K COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer in mid-December

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

California to receive 327K COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer in mid-December

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Gavin Newsom, California's Democratic governor, announced the state will receive 327,000 doses of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine by the middle of this month.

Study: Some talc-based cosmetic products contain asbestos

Health News // 10 hours ago

Study: Some talc-based cosmetic products contain asbestos

Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos, and researchers say methods used by the cosmetics industry to screen talc are inadequate.

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On This Day: U.S., Soviets ban military activity on Antarctica

On Dec. 1, 1959, the United States and the Soviet Union signed a treaty banning military activity on Antarctica.

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Climate Change

Atlantic hurricane season ends with records driven by climate change

Atlantic hurricane season ends with records driven by climate change

Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Earlier this month, Iota became the 30th storm to be named during the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Scientists say climate change and ocean warming helped set the stage for the prolific storm season.

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Urban development, pandemic will further diversify suburbs

Urban development, pandemic will further diversify suburbs

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