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Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Birmingham Bowl off; Army replaces Tennessee in Liberty Bowl The 2020 Guaranteed Rate Bowl and 2021 Birmingham Bowl have been canceled due to ramifications from the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizers said.      Congress passes $900B COVID-19 bill, including stimulus payments Congress approved a $900 billion coronavirus relief and government funding bill on Monday after reaching agreement on the long-sought measure over the weekend.   Nationals World Series hero Howie Kendrick retires after 15 MLB seasons Howie Kendrick, who won a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019, announced his retirement from MLB on Monday after 15 seasons.   U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan to leave Tottenham, return to Orlando Pride United States Women's National Team star Alex Morgan will return to the National Women's Soccer League's Orlando Pride next year after spending the first half of the 2020-21 season with the Tottenham Hotspur.   U.S. targets Chinese, Russian companies with military ties The Trump administration on Monday announced trade restrictions on dozens of Chinese and Russian companies, accusing them having military ties.   Milwaukee Bucks lose second-round draft pick for tampering violation The Milwaukee Bucks were docked their 2022 second-round draft pick for a tampering violation that occurred this past off-season, the league said.   Florida COVID-19 whistleblower sues law enforcement over raid Rebekah Jones, the former Florida Department of Health data scientist who has said was fired after refusing to falsify data, sued law enforcement over a raid on her home earlier this month.   NFL reveals AFC, NFC rosters for virtual 2021 Pro Bowl The NFL unveiled the complete AFC and NFC rosters for the virtual 2021 Pro Bowl on Monday, with the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks leading the way in selections.   73 West Point cadets accused in cheating scandal The U.S. Military Academy in West Point is investigating a cheating ring involving more than 70 cadets who allegedly took the same online calculus test last spring.   Georgia tax accountants plead guilty in conservation easement scheme Two Georgia sibling tax accountants pleaded guilty Monday to federal criminal charges that they encouraged clients to swindle the IRS out of $250 million in tax revenue through fraudulent conservation tax shelters.   Hall of Fame linebacker Kevin Greene dies at 58 Hall of Famer Kevin Greene, who is considered one of the greatest pass-rushers in NFL history, has died, the Pro Football Hall of Fame said. He was 58.   New U.S. COVID-19 cases under 200K; deaths down for 4th straight day Updated data from Johns Hopkins University on Monday shows that the United States has seen a second straight day of fewer than 200,000 COVID-19 cases, and four straight days of declining deaths.   Trump signs executive order recommending classical designs for federal buildings President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday designating classical architecture as the preferred style for federal buildings and stating that such architecture should be "beautiful."   Walmart competes with Amazon to roll out free online return pickups Walmart announced Monday the company will pick up online returns free from a shopper's home via a new service called Carrier Pickup by FedEx, arranged through the company's app.   Study details smallpox epidemics in London over three centuries Using mortality data collected over the course of 300 years, a pair of researchers have traced the history of smallpox epidemics in London between 1664 and 1930.   S&P 500 falls as Tesla drops 6% in debut The S&P 500 dropped 0.39% on Monday amid a poor debut on the index from Tesla and concern over a new strain of COVID-19 reported in Europe.   House subpoenas top health chiefs on accusations of 'meddling' in pandemic House Democrats issued subpoenas to two top Trump Administration health officials Monday to testify in an investigation that the administration meddled with COVID-19 reporting to downplay the seriousness of the virus.   More than 11,000 tickets win lottery drawing with 3-3-3 combination The South Carolina Education Lottery said a total 11,453 winning tickets were purchased for a Pick 3 drawing that came up with the numbers 3-3-3.   Kushner calls for end to 'scapegoating' Israel White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner called Monday for an end to 'scapegoating' Israel.   Look: Deputies free 6-foot alligator from Florida storm drain Sheriff's deputies in Florida lifted a concrete slab to free a 6-foot alligator that somehow got itself stuck in a storm drain.   President-elect Joe Biden, Jill Biden receive COVID-19 vaccine President-elect Joe Biden and his wife received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday during an event that was broadcast live.   Virginia takes back Robert E. Lee statue from U.S. Capitol Virginia has taken back the Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue it contributed to the National Statuary Hall collection at the U.S. Capitol over 100 years ago.   Navalny dupes Russian agent into divulging details of poisoned underwear Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday said he had duped a member of Russia's FSB spy agency into revealing that Navalny was poisoned with a toxin placed in his underwear.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Coronavirus Stimulus Bolsters Biden, Shows Potential Path for AgendaWorking together with the president-elect, bipartisan groups in the Senate and House helped push feuding leaders to compromise. It could be a template for the future.   Stimulus Deal Q&A: Second Check, Unemployment Insurance and MoreLawmakers agreed to issue stimulus payments of $600 and distribute a federal unemployment benefit of $300 for 11 weeks. But that money will take time to start arriving. Coronavirus Deal Would Give Small Businesses a Shot at Second PPP LoanThe stimulus package being negotiated in Washington includes $285 billion for a renewed Paycheck Protection Program. Stimulus Offers $15 Billion in Relief for Struggling Arts VenuesThe coronavirus relief package that Congressional leaders agreed to this week includes grant money that many small proprietors described as a last hope for survival. Financial Aid Is Restored for Prisoners in the Education Plan That’s Tucked Into the Stimulus BillReversing a ban on Pell grants for prisoners, begun in the 1994 crime bill, is just one of several higher-education equity provisions included in the huge funding bill. Climate Change Legislation Included in Coronavirus Stimulus DealThe legislation calls for cutting the use of powerful planet-warming chemicals common in air-conditioners and refrigerators. The New Covid Strain in the UK: Questions and AnswersA newly identified variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus appears to be more contagious than established ones. Here’s what scientists know. Moderna Vaccine Begins Arriving at Strained Hospitals Across the U.S.President-elect Joe Biden received the coronavirus vaccine on live television. Here’s the latest on the pandemic. E.U. Agency Approves Pfizer Covid VaccineIn a landmark collective undertaking, the bloc is poised to start distributing shots to all 27 member nations and their 410 million citizens. Treasury Department’s Senior Leaders Were Targeted by Russian HackingThe disclosure was the first acknowledgment of a specific intrusion in the vast cyberattack. At the White House, national security leaders met to assess how to deal with the situation. Georgia Senate Race: Kelly Loeffler, a Wall Street Senator With a Hardscrabble PitchThe hard right turn of Ms. Loeffler, one of two Republican candidates in Georgia’s pivotal Senate runoff elections, reflects the ideological gymnastics embraced by her party in the Trump era. Senate Candidates Duel in Georgia Race as GOP Voters’ Anger Persists Over Presidential ElectionAs the state’s Republican senators rallied with Ivanka Trump, and their Democratic challengers welcomed Kamala Harris, conservative voters were focused on the president’s election loss. The Mystery of the Disappearing ManuscriptsA phishing scam with unclear motive or payoff is targeting authors, agents and editors big and small, baffling the publishing industry. Stimulus, Mutating Virus, Barr: Your Monday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The Daily: Delilah, One of the Most Popular Woman on American RadioWith snippets of love, loss and struggle soothed by music, she has become one of American radio’s most popular — and trusted — voices. We decided to give her a call. Your Card Payment Has Been DeclinedMastercard’s chief executive oversees $6.5 trillion in transactions. That gives him unique insights into our economic recovery, and power over companies like PornHub. The Ghost of Sabotage FutureThis winter’s economy won’t be as grim as feared, but what about after? The Pandemic's Inhuman DemandsEmotional respite has become a scarce public resource. 95 Percent of Representatives Have a Degree. Look Where That’s Got Us.All these credentials haven’t led to better results. Reopen Schools, and Reform ThemScrapping the high-stakes admission tests for New York’s specialized public high schools is long overdue. They severely disadvantage talented Black and Latino students. A Stimulus Deal That's Too Little, Too LateThe arbitrary politics of price tags ended up robbing Americans of more help in the new coronavirus relief bill. M.L.B.’s Records Were Never Real. But the Racism Was. Ask Satchel Paige.Major League Baseball’s plan to formally recognize the Negro leagues exposes the ugliness that has existed all along. The Life of Rosary Castro-Olega, a Retired Nurse Who Returned to the Front Lines“Cause of Life” celebrates the messy, imperfect and extraordinary lives of five people we lost to Covid-19. Biden Plans to Conserve 30 Percent of America's LandsThat’s how much land Biden wants to conserve over the next decade. But is it possible? Laura Poitras: Journalism Is Not a CrimeThe Justice Department is setting a dangerous precedent that threatens reporters — and the truth. If I’d Stayed in My Hometown, Would I Be a Trump Voter?My family lost its shared reality. But some ties still bind. Naomi Osaka: Athletes, Speak UpWe’re affected by bias and racism, just like everyone else. Why shouldn’t we say so? Ariana Grande Engagement Announcement: What It MeansIn an extremely 2020 move, Ms. Grande got quarantine-engaged and announced it in an Instagram photo dump. More Than 70 West Point Cadets Are Accused in Cheating ScandalThe U.S. Military Academy faces its biggest academic scandal in nearly 50 years over allegations of cheating on a calculus exam. Circus Acrobats Reach $52.5 Million Settlement in 2014 Fall“There are safety standards and safety features that were supposed to be in place for every event,” a lawyer for the acrobats said. Why Hong Kong Activist, Nathan Law, Seeks Political Asylum in BritainThe prominent dissident fled to London shortly before a security law was imposed in Hong Kong. Affording him asylum would likely incense China. Lockerbie Bombing of 1988: US Unseals Charges Against New SuspectAttorney General William P. Barr said that investigators had obtained a confession in 2012 from a bomb expert admitting his role in the terrorist attack on a jetliner over Scotland. Ex-Bloomberg Reporter Christie Smythe Who Covered Martin Shkreli Reveals Relationship With HimChristie Smythe helped break the story of Mr. Shkreli’s arrest in 2015. Then she “started to fall for him,” she said, and quit her job at Bloomberg News. Robert E. Lee Statue Is Removed From U.S. CapitolThe statue of the Confederate general will be replaced with one of the civil rights leader Barbara Johns, who led a school walkout in Virginia in 1951. 2 Passengers, Dog Slide Out of Moving Plane at La Guardia AirportDelta Flight 462 was delayed for hours after a male passenger forced open a cabin door while the plane was taxiing. He and his companions slid their way out of the plane. Covid Guide: How to Get Through the PandemicTimes are tough now, but the end is in sight. If we hunker down, keep our families safe during the holidays and monitor our health at home, life will get better in the spring. Here’s how to get through it. Don't Postpone Children's Health Care in the PandemicAs we celebrate the rollout of the new Covid-19 vaccines, don’t forget the standard immunizations and other steps to keep children safe. Things To Do At HomeThis week, stream Handel’s “Messiah,” listen to a conversation with Haim or check out virtual artwork from Judy Chicago. Wintry Scenes From a Swedish WonderlandWith his foreign assignments canceled for the year, a photographer refocuses on his homeland — and finds plenty to admire. The Marathon Project: Sara Hall and Martin Hehir WinCoaches and agents were desperate to help their athletes compete in a year void of competition. So they created a marathon themselves, and watched the list of the fastest American marathons times get rewritten. A Winter Solstice, a Meteor Shower, Jupiter and Saturn Walk Into Your Night SkyOne day that has room for three distinct astronomical events. The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for Us?Officials in Britain and South Africa claim new variants are more easily transmitted. There’s a lot more to the story, scientists say. Catie Lazarus, Comedian With a Lot of Questions, Dies at 44On her live show “Employee of the Month,” she got laughs by interrogating writers, artists, politicians, intellectuals and her fellow comics. The ‘Red Slime’ Lawsuit That Could Sink Right-Wing MediaVoting machine companies threaten “highly dangerous” cases against Fox, Newsmax and OAN, says Floyd Abrams. Rosendo and Rogelio Mendoza, Twins and Texas Welders, Die at 56The Mendoza brothers, identical twins who worked together, died of complications of Covid-19 on the same day. More Recent Articles
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