ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press
Biden names climate statesman John Kerry as climate envoy
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.6 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and MICHAEL BALSAMO AP Economics Writer
Biden taps ex-Fed chair Janet Yellen to lead treasury
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Illinois man, 81, uses antique walking stick to beat thieves
An 81-year-old former Marine from suburban Chicago says he was looking for “some type of persuasive weapon” when he used his grandfather's antique Irish walking stick to chase three burglars from his home.6 years ago
Jay Croft, CNN
WATCH: Florida retiree wrestles puppy from jaws of alligator
In a dramatic encounter recorded by surveillance cameras, a Florida man chased an alligator under water and rescued his 3-month-old puppy from the jaws of death.6 years ago
Saige Miller
After 118 days in the hospital with COVID-19, one man is finally home just in time for the holidays
One COVID-19 survivor in Kansas City is heading home from the hospital for the holidays.6 years ago
DAVID EGGERT Associated Press
Michigan leader: Trump didn’t ask for election interference
On Sunday, Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield told Fox News Pres. Trump didn't ask Michigan lawmakers to "interfere" with the election.6 years ago
Chris Isidore, CNN Business
Despite Covid travel warnings, more than 1 million people passed through US airports Friday
Despite a record number of new Covid cases and the Centers for Disease Control recommending against traveling for Thanksgiving, Friday was the second busiest day at US airports since the pandemic brought air travel to a near halt in March.6 years ago
CNN Web Staff
A timeline of how Thanksgiving became a US holiday
Here's how Thanksgiving became a holiday in the United States.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Ceremonial Temple groundbreaking Saturday in McAllen, Texas
On Saturday, regional officials from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attended a Temple groundbreaking in McAllen, Texas.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
NASA launch Saturday: This satellite will track Earth’s sea level rise
Originally Published: 21 NOV 20 04:00 ET Updated: 21 NOV 20 12:26 ET (CNN) — More than 830 miles above Earth’s surface, a next-generation satellite will keep an eye on global sea levels. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite launched Saturday. The joint venture between NASA and the European Space Agency launched from Vandenberg Air Force […]6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
It’s a full house on the International Space Station with 7 people — and Baby Yoda
For the first time, seven crew members -- and Baby Yoda -- are living on the International Space Station for an extended stay of six months.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
‘Kindness Week’ in Orem spreads across the state of Utah
Kindness Week in Orem is designed for the community to focus on kindness for an entire week.6 years ago
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press
EXPLAINER: A look at President Trump’s legal battles over the 2020 election
President Donald Trump's legal team has so far failed to gain any traction in court to challenge the election without evidence of widespread fraud.6 years ago
ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker of the House to lead into Biden era
House Democrats have nominated Nancy Pelosi to be speaker once again, this time as the leader who guides them as Democrat Joe Biden becomes president.6 years ago
NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press
Judge orders US to stop expelling children who cross border
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop expelling immigrant children who cross the southern border alone.6 years ago
MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer
Twitter, Facebook CEOs vow action on disinformation
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg defended their platforms' safeguards against spreading falsehoods.6 years ago
John Wojcik and Simone Seikaly
Utah officials report rising cases of COVID-19 complication in children
Utah health officials are reporting how many young people have been admitted to hospitals with MIS-C, a dangerous COVID-19 complication.6 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES AND ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press
Biden outlines plan to ease economic inequity amid pandemic
Pres.-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris spoke Monday on their economic plans; including encouraging U.S.-made products.6 years ago
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
President Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq
The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan almost in half to 2,500 by Jan. 15, U.S. officials said Monday.6 years ago
Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business
Walmart will start counting customers again as coronavirus cases reach record levels
Originally Published: 15 NOV 20 15:03 ET (CNN) — Walmart has resumed counting and monitoring the number of customers that enter and leave it stores. This comes as coronavirus cases in the United States hit daily highs. In April, the company began restricting the number of people to 20% of its store capacity, or lower […]6 years ago
ASHRAF KHALIL and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Thousands rally behind Pres. Trump in D.C.
Supporters of Pres. Trump rallied and marched in Washington on Saturday, voicing their concern over the validity of the presidential vote count.6 years ago
RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Prosecutor reads racist messages by Ahmaud Arbery’s killer
The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery had previously used racial slurs in a text message and on social media, a prosecutor said Thursday as a judge weighed whether to grant bond for the defendant and his father.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Costco updates mask policy, removes medical exemption
Wholesaler Costco has updated its mask policy and will now require all guests and employees to wear a face mask or a face shield before entering any of its locations.6 years ago
