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Alabama keeps top spot in latest College Football Playoff rankings The top six teams in the College Football Playoff rankings remained the same Tuesday, including the No. 1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.      Biden selects Marcia Fudge as Housing and Urban Development secretary, reports say President-elect Joe Biden tapped Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, to serve as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to reports.   PSG-Istanbul Basaksehir match postponed due to alleged racism by official Tuesday's Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended after players from both clubs walked off the field in protest, alleging an official used racial language.   North Korea's Kim Yo Jong threatens Seoul's top diplomat over COVID-19 comments Kim Yo Jong on Wednesday criticized the "reckless remarks" made by South Korea's foreign minister over Pyongyang's handling of the coronavirus and warned she would "pay dearly."   Fired CISA head sues Trump campaign, Newsmax over defamation conspiracy Christopher Krebs, the former cybersecurity chief filed a lawsuit Tuesday, accusing the Trump re-election campaign, its lawyer and conservative Newsmax Media for engaging in a conspiracy to defame and attack him.   Ronaldo, Juventus beat Messi, Barcelona to win Champions League Group G Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals and United States Men's National Team star Weston McKennie added another as Juventus earned a 3-0 win over Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona.   Broncos' A.J. Bouye facing multigame suspension for PED violation Denver Broncos veteran cornerback A.J. Bouye is facing a multigame suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.   House approves National Defense Authorization Act amid Trump veto threats The House voted 335-78 to approve the $740 billion defense spending bill Tuesday despite President Donald Trump declaring he would veto the bill.   Weather a factor in Christmas tree shortage that hit some farmers this year Some bad tree-growing weather conditions that unfolded in key growing regions and economic factors that occurred more than a decade ago have put some of those who grow and sell Christmas trees in a bit of a pinch.   Miller announces transfer of $29.3M in equipment to Philippine military Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller announced the transfer of $29.3 million in military equipment to senior Philippine military officials.   Texas contests election results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing four battleground states -- Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin -- whose election results handed the White House to President-elect Joe Biden.   China, Nepal agree to adjust Mount Everest's elevation by 2 feet China and Nepal agreed to raise the recorded elevation of Mount Everest by 2 feet Tuesday, following more than a decade of debate over the mountain's height.   Eagles' Doug Pederson to start Jalen Hurts at QB over Carson Wentz Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson on Tuesday named rookie Jalen Hurts his starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.   Helicopter crashes in French Alps killing 5 A helicopter conducting a rescue training mission crashed Tuesday in the French Alps, killing five of the occupants, local officials said.   DoD to adopt flight simulation program developed for ordinary computers The Department of Defense is planning to adopt a flight simulation program that can be installed on ordinary computers and laptops to supplement pilot training.   Supreme Court rejects challenge to Pennsylvania election results The U.S. Supreme Court rejected U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly's challenge to Pennsylvania's election results, which sought to halt certification of the vote over a law that allowed widespread mail-in voting.   Indiana judge rejects stay of execution for Brandon Bernard A federal judge in Indiana denied a stay of execution for a Texas man convicted of killing a married couple, court documents revealed Tuesday.   SpaceX aborts test flight of Starship Mars rocket Elon Musk's SpaceX aborted a highly anticipated high-altitude test flight of the company's stainless steel Mars rocket, Starship, in South Texas on Tuesday.   USS Roosevelt leaves home port ahead of scheduled deployment The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego this week ahead of its second deployment of the year.   Meteorologist delivers the weather with winning lottery ticket in pocket A meteorologist with an Iowa TV station said he went to work for two days without revealing he had a nearly $17,000 winning lottery ticket in his pocket.   Rap music helping open conversation on mental health, study says Over the past two decades, the lyrics of the most popular songs in rap have increasingly hit on issues related to anxiety, depression and mental health, a new study reveals.   S&P 500 tops 3,700 for the first time, Dow and Nasdaq also set records All three major U.S. indexes hit new records on Tuesday as the S&P 500 climbed above 3,700 for the first time.   Look: 9-pound goldfish found swimming in South Carolina lake Parks officials in a South Carolina county shared a photo of a massive, 9-pound goldfish found by researchers doing a fish population survey of a lake.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AstraZeneca Missteps Undermined U.S. Faith in Coronavirus VaccineThe Oxford-AstraZeneca effort held great promise to help arrest the pandemic. But a series of miscues caused it to fall behind in the U.S.   In Britain, a Simple ‘Jab’ Opens a New Front in the Coronavirus BattleDr. Chris Hingston was one of the first health care workers in Britain to receive a vaccination. He hopes that widespread use of the shots means that “life will change back to some normality.” Two Presidents, Two Messages, One Killer VirusIn split-screen assessments of the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump focused on the “medical miracle” of vaccines and President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. warned of a “very dark winter.” White House Offers $916 Billion Stimulus Proposal, Cutting Jobless BenefitsThe proposal by Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, was the administration’s first substantive engagement with Congress on a stimulus deal since the election. Supreme Court Rejects Republican Challenge to Pennsylvania VoteIn a one-sentence order, the court refused to overturn election results that had already been certified and submitted. As Trump Rails Against Loss, His Supporters Become More ThreateningThe president’s baseless claims of voting fraud have prompted outrage among his loyalists and led to behavior that Democrats and even some Republicans say has become dangerous. After Trump’s Loss in Arizona, State Republicans Hurl Insults at One AnotherA top Republican told the governor to “shut the hell up.” Another official described a lawmaker as a resident of “Crazytown.” All this in a state where the party recently reigned supreme. Biden Picks Marcia Fudge for HUD and Tom Vilsack for Agriculture SecretaryMs. Fudge, a House member from Ohio, would be the second African-American Biden cabinet member chosen in two days. Mr. Vilsack would reprise his role from the Obama administration. Biden’s Pentagon Pick Reignites Debate Over Civilian Control of MilitaryCongress would need to approve a waiver for Lloyd J. Austin III, a recently retired general, to serve in the civilian post, four years after President Trump’s first defense secretary received one. Michèle Flournoy Again Finds Her Shot at the Top Pentagon Job ElusivePresident-elect Joe Biden’s decision to instead nominate retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III enraged many of the women Ms. Flournoy elevated from the trenches of national security policy. House Passes Defense Bill Overwhelmingly, Defying Trump’s Veto ThreatThe $741 billion measure passed with a veto-proof majority, setting up a potential showdown with President Trump in the final weeks of his term. FireEye, a Top Cybersecurity Firm, Says It Was Hacked by a Nation-StateThe Silicon Valley company said hackers — almost certainly Russian — made off with tools that could be used to mount new attacks around the world. Arctic's Shift to a Warmer Climate Is 'Well Underway, Scientists Warn“There is no reason to think that in 30 years much of anything will be as it is today,” one of the editors of a new report on the Arctic climate said. Barack Obama Opens Up About Writing 'A Promised Land'He invited authors and historians to the White House and had already published a best-selling memoir. That didn’t make writing his latest book, “A Promised Land,” any less of a grind. Britain, Barack Obama, Pandas: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Trump Shut the Door on Migrants. Will Biden Open It?Thousands of asylum seekers, forced to live in squalid conditions on the doorstep of the U.S., are waiting to see whether a different future awaits under the new administration. Pandemic Fatigue, Meet Pandemic AngerIf shaming people for flouting Covid-19 safety guidance doesn’t work, what are we supposed to do with all of our frustration? Apps Are Helping to Gut the Restaurant IndustryHigh fees are cutting already thin margins to the bone. Stop the Coronavirus Outbreak at Brooklyn’s Federal JailNew York’s congressional representatives can make sure that prisoners are treated humanely. My Son Was Killed Because I’m a Federal JudgeProtecting judges is essential to our families, and our democracy. Why Is the G.O.P. Refusing to Recognize Its Own Success?Republicans not named Trump fared quite well in 2020, not that you can tell from listening to them. Of Death and ConsequencesReligious Muslims in many nations are finding their sacred rituals of mourning disrupted. We Need a Secretary of FoodWithout food security for all, the United States will never fully recover from the pandemic. Trump, Act V: Shakespeare, but With a TwistA reader says the Bard’s heroes, unlike the president, were remorseful in the end. Also: Children at play among the leaves. On Iran, Biden Can Bide His TimeThe new administration should not be stampeded into returning to the nuclear deal. The Biden Opportunity and How to Blow ItThe president-elect won promising conciliation. His choice of Xavier Becerra to run Health and Human Services promises culture war. Here’s Why Vaccinated People Still Need to Wear a MaskThe new vaccines will probably prevent you from getting sick with Covid. No one knows yet whether they will keep you from spreading the virus to others — but that information is coming. For John Lennon, Isolation Had a Silver LiningForty years after the musician’s death, a writer revisits conversations with the former Beatle about the long period of seclusion and self-reflection that inspired his breakthrough as a solo artist, and as a human being. The Dancer Who Made Beethoven’s Ninth HappenLouis Antoine Duport, the Nureyev of his day, also managed the theater where the great choral symphony had its premiere. Army Finds ‘Major Flaws’ at Fort Hood; 14 Officials DisciplinedSeveral officials were fired or suspended after an investigation into the culture at Fort Hood in Texas. Women were “preyed upon” but afraid to report sexual harassment, investigators found. Trump appointee sidelines V.O.A. director before Biden takes office.Uber Jettisons Flying Car ProjectA day after handing its autonomous car project to a Silicon Valley start-up, Uber is ridding itself of another expensive operation. 18 Days After Giving Birth, Woman Dies From Covid-19Erika Becerra, 33, was intubated almost immediately after she gave birth to her first son, Diego. Her brother said she never got to hold the boy. Bad Sex in Fiction Award Is Canceled, as 2020 Was Bad EnoughEditors of the Literary Review, which has given the award for almost 30 years, said the public had been “subjected to too many bad things this year to justify exposing it to bad sex as well.” What New York City’s Sewers Reveal About the VirusThe pungent underground waterways, known for alligator tales and other lore, are routinely tested for traces of the coronavirus. McKinsey Issues a Rare Apology for Its Role in OxyContin SalesThe firm faced criticism after a report revealed that consultants had discussed destroying documents related to the opioid business and proposed that a drugmaker pay its distributors rebates for overdoses. Who’s Behind the Fight Between Warner Bros. and Hollywood? It’s AT&TThe town is mad about the studio’s decision to put movies on HBO Max and in theaters at the same time. But with a telecom giant running an entertainment company, things were bound to get weird. Trump Faithful Asked to Donate $3 Million to Buy His Boyhood HomeThe owner of the house in Queens wants supporters to purchase the home as a parting gift to the president. Sparks Fly on Virtual Dates, but Not So Much in Real LifeAt the beginning of the pandemic, many singles turned to video dating to forge connections. Some daters felt instant attraction online, but no chemistry in person. Olivia Jade on 'Red Table Talk': Five TakeawaysThe daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, who are both serving prison sentences, appeared on “Red Table Talk.” Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Met During a Bomb Threat’Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Shawn Mendes's 'Wonder': Album ReviewOn “Wonder,” an album of largely bland pop-rock, the 22-year-old sings about the solitude of stardom. This Plant Evolved to Hide From a Predator. It Might Be Us.While people deliberately breed plants, a team of researchers say humans have inadvertently prompted this one to develop camouflage. He Pretended to Be Trump’s Family. Then Trump Fell for It.For months, a 21-year-old Trump supporter impersonated Trump family members on Twitter, spreading conspiracy theories, asking for money and eventually drawing the attention of the president. This Is Your Skin on StressPsychological strain can show up as “stress skin.” Treating it is easier (and more affordable) than you think. More Recent Articles
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