Biden appeals for unity in Thanksgiving-eve address
President-elect Joe Biden urged national unity in a Wilmington speech as COVID-19 cases surge and warnings rise about Thanksgiving gatherings. He called on Americans to wear masks and social distance while planning a lean holiday with his family. Meanwhile President Trump and his allies pressed unfounded claims of election fraud as courts rejected challenges.
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Millions travel for Thanksgiving defying warnings nationwide
Millions of Americans flew and drove as warnings to stay home were largely ignored. Airports featured Plexiglas barriers and on-site testing while travelers cited family reunions as motivation. The virus raged with record hospitalizations and daily deaths, yet millions pressed ahead for the holiday.
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Ill. veterans home outbreak leaves 27 dead
LaSalle Veterans Home in LaSalle Illinois reports 27 deaths from a COVID-19 outbreak. Nearly 200 residents and staff have tested positive since late October with 40 of 101 residents and 24 staff currently positive. An independent investigation is requested as state officials assess causes and control measures.
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Iran frees British Australian academic in prisoner swap
Iran released Kylie Moore-Gilbert a Melbourne University lecturer in a swap for three Iranians held abroad. The TV report gave few details, noting the freed Iranians had been imprisoned for trying to bypass sanctions.
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Trump Pardons Ex National Security Chief Michael Flynn
President Donald Trump announced a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn ending a three year legal fight over his 2017 guilty plea for lying to investigators about calls with the Russian ambassador. Flynn’s case became a symbol in Trump’s defense of the Russia inquiry.
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