Shoppers encountered temperature checks and mall Santas behind plexiglas shields. But online sales may have stolen the show.
Read more ...Kaavan the elephant has lived in poor conditions for decades, and he's been alone since his partner died in 2012. Activists, including the pop singer, have successfully campaigned for his release.
Read more ...'Voters, Not Lawyers, Choose The President': Trump Team Dealt Another Blow In Court National News
In a blistering opinion, a federal appeals court has thrown out the Trump campaign's challenge to the certification of votes in Pennsylvania. Trump's lawyers say they will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Read more ...For Rats That Coat Themselves In Poison, These Rodents Are Surprisingly Cuddly National News
The African crested rat's fuzzy fur has hairs loaded with a poison that can purportedly fell an elephant. But these rats turn out to be social, affectionate creatures.
Read more ...Pandemic Renews Debate Over Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Workers National News
Undocumented workers in some states must choose between driving illegally and risking exposure to the virus by sharing rides.
Read more ...French Police Officers In Custody After Video Emerges Of Brutal Beating Of Black Man National News
The officers were unaware they were being filmed by a surveillance camera in Paris as they beat the man. The incident comes as the government tries to pass controversial limits on images of police.
Read more ...Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Killed In Attack National News
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, believed to have led Iran's military nuclear program, died from wounds after an attack, causing outrage in Iran and raising international concerns over potential retaliation.
Read more ...North Korea Executed Coronavirus Rule-Breaker, Says South Korean Intelligence National News
South Korean lawmakers say intelligence officials briefed them on the North's tough pandemic rules, including a Pyongyang lockdown and an execution of an official caught breaking restrictions.
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