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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.

COVID-19 can damage lungs so badly that 'only hope' is transplant

COVID-19 can damage lungs so badly that 'only hope' is transplant

Moderna, Pfizer seek emergency EU approval for COVID-19 vaccines

Moderna, Pfizer seek emergency EU approval for COVID-19 vaccines

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

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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

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip won't spend Christmas at Sandringham this year

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip won't spend Christmas at Sandringham this year

Police say 'Volga Maniac,' who killed 26 women, captured in Russia

Cryptocurrency linked to Facebook changes name amid backlash

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

NCT 2020 assembles in 'Resonance' music video teaser

'Acapulco,' bilingual comedy starring Eugenio Derbez, coming to Apple TV+

Company offering $5,000 for 'wacky' cookie recipes

Company offering $5,000 for 'wacky' cookie recipes

Apple-1 computer with Steve Wozniak's signature on box up for auction

Gull tangled in fishing line rescued from rooftop

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

Microfibers could allow pieces of clothing to track a variety of vital signs

Microfibers could allow pieces of clothing to track a variety of vital signs

Scientists explain how insects got their wings

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

Air Force reports highest retention in nearly 20 years amid COVID-19

Air Force reports highest retention in nearly 20 years amid COVID-19

Oshkosh nabs $911M for JLTVs for U.S., Lithuania, Brazil, Macedonia

BAE Systems wins $3.2B contract for British munitions

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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Remains of 36 more Korean War service members identified over year period

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Remains of 36 more Korean War service members identified over year period

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Dozens of U.S. soldiers who went missing during the Korean War have been found and identified in the past year, but the search has been slowed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The governor of Indonesia's biggest city has tested positive for COVID-19.

Driver pulled over for using folding lawn chair as car seat

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Driver pulled over for using folding lawn chair as car seat

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Police in Ontario, Canada, shared photos of a vehicle that was pulled over and impounded when the driver was found to be sitting on a folding lawn chair.

Armed robbers shoot at least 2 in Brazilian coastal city

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Armed robbers shoot at least 2 in Brazilian coastal city

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Armed robbers shot at least two people early Tuesday in a siege of a Brazilian coastal city, authorities said.

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.

Wedding ring found five years after being lost on British beach

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Wedding ring found five years after being lost on British beach

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Officials in southern England said a platinum wedding ring found on an area beach was returned to its owner, who revealed the precious item had been lost five years earlier.

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

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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.

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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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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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