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U.S. COVID-19 cases again under 200,000, but deaths spike nationwide For the third straight day, there were fewer than 200,000 new COVID-19 cases in the United States on Tuesday -- but coronavirus deaths reached the 3,000 mark for just the third time to date.      Virginia to replace statue of Robert E. Lee with Barbara Johns effigy A commission in Virginia on Wednesday selected to replace the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee representing that state in the U.S. Capitol with an effigy of a black teenage girl who protested segregation.   NCAA grants blanket eligibility waiver for all Division I transfers The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to grant a blanket waiver allowing all transfers to play immediately this season.   Tampa Bay Rays re-sign veteran catcher Mike Zunino Veteran catcher Mike Zunino has re-signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on a one-year deal.   LeAnn Rimes, dressed as the sun, wins 'Masked Singer' Season 4 Country singer LeAnn Rimes was crowned the winner of "The Masked Singer" Season 4 on FOX Wednesday night.   College football: Virginia Tech opts out of bowl game, ending 27-year streak The Virginia Tech football program has opted out of a bowl game this postseason, ending the Hokies' nation-best run of bowl appearances at 27 years.   Boston, N.J., Pennsylvania declare emergencies as winter storm targets Northeast A large nor'easter is expected to bring snow to states along the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast, prompting emergency declarations in Boston and New Jersey on Wednesday.   FDA says pharmacists can draw extra doses from Pfizer vaccine vials The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday said pharmacists can draw up to two extra doses from Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine vials, potentially expanding U.S. supply by about 40%.   Charlotte Hornets' Gordon Hayward dealing with fractured finger Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has a fractured finger on his right hand, the team announced Wednesday.   Kroger shooter Gregory Bush sentenced to life in prison Gregory Bush was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill in the 2018 shooting deaths of Maurice Stallard and Vickie Jones at a Kroger in Jeffersontown, Ky.   China returns moon samples from Chang'e 5 spacecraft China's Chang'e 5 spacecraft landed safely on Wednesday, making it the third nation in history to return a space probe to Earth with samples from the moon.   Vice President Mike Pence to receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly Friday Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, second lady Karen Pence, will publicly receive a COVID-19 vaccine in what his office said Wednesday was an effort to "build confidence among Americans."   Lions center Frank Ragnow played through fractured throat against Packers Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow suffered a fractured throat and played through the injury during Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers.   British coroner lists pollution as cause of 9-year-old's death in landmark ruling A coroner in Britain made the landmark decision to list air pollution as the cause of death for 9-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah.   Possible design flaw in littoral combat ships under investigation A potential major design flaw recently discovered on the U.S. Navy's 10 littoral combat ships could prompt expensive repairs and leave the ships in port, according to the officials.   Man waits almost an entire year to collect lottery jackpot A Canadian man said he was in no rush to collect his nearly $200,000 lottery jackpot, so he waited almost an entire year to visit lottery headquarters.   Army talent management program a success, director says The director of the U.S. Army Talent Management Task Force called 2020 a success, citing innovations in finding and retaining officers.   S&P 500, Nasdaq near record highs as lawmakers optimistic about stimulus deal The S&P 500 neared a record closing high and the Nasdaq Composite hit intraday and closing all-time highs as lawmakers expressed optimism about nearing a COVID-19 stimulus deal.   Watch: Xbox game projected on side of mountain breaks Guinness record Xbox celebrated an update to popular game Destiny 2 for the Xbox Series X by projecting the game on the side of a Colorado mountain and breaking a Guinness World Record.   Older adults with Parkinson's disease face twice the risk for suicide Older adults with Parkinson's disease are twice as likely to die by suicide than those without the disease, according to an analysis published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry.   Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged The Federal Reserve left its benchmark lending rate unchanged Wednesday and indicated it's likely to remain near zero as the United States recovers from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Look: Hawk flies into home, perches on Christmas tree Police in Scotland responded to a home to remove an unusual intruder -- a hawk that flew in through an open door and perched on the family's Christmas tree.   Watch: Missing Chihuahua reunited with California family after 5 years Officials said they do not know where Sweet Pea has been for the past five years, but she appeared to be healthy and well-fed.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Staring Down Deadline, Congress Nears $900 Billion Stimulus DealThe emerging compromise would provide emergency stimulus payments, jobless aid and rental assistance, extending help to businesses and funding the distribution of a vaccine. But more is likely to be needed.   Hospitals Discover a Surprise in Their Pfizer Vaccine Deliveries: Extra DosesPharmacists have found that they can squeeze an additional dose from some of the glass vials that were supposed to contain five doses of the Pfizer vaccine. ‘I Was Stunned’: Big Gifts to Small Colleges From an Unexpected SourceMacKenzie Scott’s donations to colleges serving often overlooked students were a surprise — and potentially transformational. Billions Spent on U.S. Defenses Failed to Detect Giant Russian HackThe broad Russian espionage attack on the U.S. government and private companies, underway since spring and detected only a few weeks ago, is among the greatest intelligence failures of modern times. Biden’s Inaugural Will Be Mostly Virtual, but Money From Donors Will Be RealThe president-elect’s allies have begun an ambitious fund-raising campaign for the celebration of his swearing-in. Big donors will get “virtual signed photos” — and a chance to generate good will. Buttigieg Recalls Discrimination Against Gay People, as Biden Celebrates Cabinet’s DiversityPete Buttigieg would be the first openly gay cabinet secretary, one of the firsts that President-elect Joe Biden cited in introducing him as his transportation secretary. Biden to Pick Brenda Mallory to Run the Council on Environmental QualityThe office, the Council on Environmental Quality, is expected to have an expanded focus on environmental justice under Ms. Mallory, an environmental lawyer. China Moon Mission Brings Lunar Rocks to Earth, and New Competition to SpaceThe Chang’e-5 mission’s success highlights the progress of China’s space program, and growing rivalry with the United States. Stimulus, Winter Storm, M.L.B.: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The Best of ‘This American Life’: 25th Anniversary EpisodesThe show pioneered a new form of audio narrative journalism. Listen to some classics selected by the show’s host, Ira Glass. Modern Love Podcast: A Holiday Lesson About DesireThis holiday season, it’s OK to want more. People Thought Covid-19 Was Relatively Harmless for Younger Adults. They Were Wrong.New research shows that July may have been the deadliest month for young adults in modern American history. I Was the Homeland Security Adviser to Trump. We’re Being Hacked.The magnitude of this national security breach is hard to overstate. Move On, but Never ForgetWhat Blackness, fairness, coalition-building and chicken-and-egg dilemmas have in common. America, We Have a ProblemThe rise of “political sectarianism” is putting us all in danger. It Took Mitch McConnell Six WeeksWith its surreal defiance, the Republican Party has established a new normal for anti-democratic behavior. Mitch McConnell’s Motive: Self-InterestA reader writes that the majority leader acknowledged Joe Biden’s victory to ensure his hold on power. Also: A simple inauguration for Joe Biden; a CD collection to savor. My 50-Pound Bag of Flour Is Gone. My Sanity Remains.Turns out, all I needed to survive lockdown was sourdough. What the Asian-American Coalition Can Teach the DemocratsIts ability to form a solid majority around a shared politics despite its many differences is a model for the party — and the nation. We Asked: Why Does Oreo Keep Releasing New Flavors?The brand’s strategy is stunning in its simplicity. Cookie Monster Mural Puzzles Artist and Enrages Property OwnerA man claiming to be a property owner in Peoria, Ill., wanted a Soviet-style mural of Cookie Monster. The artist who did the job now says he was tricked (and paid) by an impostor. How I Blew My Bitcoin on SushiIn 2013, this reporter spent 10 Bitcoin, worth $1,000 at the time, on a dinner for dozens of strangers in San Francisco. The owner of the restaurant wisely held onto it. Former Houston Officer Investigating ‘Fraudulent’ Ballots Is Charged With AssaultMark A. Aguirre, a former police captain hired by a conservative group to investigate voter fraud, pointed his gun at a man and pinned him to the ground, officials said. No fake ballots were found. Driver Who Killed 5 Cyclists Had Methamphetamine in His System, Prosecutors SayJordan Barson faces several felony charges after the authorities said he drove a box truck into a group of cyclists who were riding on a highway outside Las Vegas last week. In Landmark Ruling, Air Pollution Recorded as a Cause of Death for British GirlLegal and environmental experts hailed a coroner’s ruling that, for the first time in Britain, directly linked a specific person’s death to air pollution. Baseball Rights a Wrong by Adding Negro Leagues to Official RecordsMore than 3,400 players from seven leagues that operated from 1920 to 1948 will now be considered major leaguers in a move that will shake up the record books. A Glitch in Trump’s Plan to Live at Mar-a-Lago: A Pact He Signed Says He Can’tNeighbors of the president say he has violated the 1993 agreement he made with Palm Beach that allowed him to convert a private residence into a moneymaking club. Faced With Protests, Pakistan Says Rapists Could Be Chemically CastratedAfter an official cast blame on a rape survivor, setting off protests, the government has promised swifter justice and chemical castrations. China Battles the World’s Biggest Coal Exporter, and Coal Is LosingChina has officially blocked coal imports from Australia after months of vague restrictions. For Australia, the world’s largest coal exporter, the decision is a gut punch. Nikki Giovanni, Finding the Song in the Darkest DaysPart of the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s, part of a Biden campaign ad in 2020, she has never stopped writing. Fitness 2020: The Year in Exercise ScienceThe novel coronavirus crept into and transformed every aspect of our lives, including the way we work out. ‘Break It All’ Celebrates the Oppositional Energy of Latin RockA new six-part Netflix series explores half a century of music under pressure. Tom Cruise Erupts at ‘Mission: Impossible’ Crew Over Covid-19 BreachOn a film set in Britain, the actor tore into the crew with an expletive-laden rant. Production of the blockbuster film had previously been delayed by the pandemic. 19 Recipes Our Food Staff Cooked on Repeat in 2020Spotify has its end-of-year lists, and NYT Cooking has one, too: Reporters and editors shared their go-to recipes. Some Republicans Finally Face ‘Their Biggest Fear: Reality,’ Colbert SaysMitch McConnell’s congratulating Joe Biden on his victory in the election was big news among late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert. More Recent Articles
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