Dire post-Thanksgiving warnings from Fauci and Birx
Top federal officials Fauci and Birx warned of a post Thanksgiving surge in COVID-19. Fauci cited possible dual surges into December and Birx stressed rising nationwide infections. They endorsed mask mandates as an effective measure amid ongoing political inaction.
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Meet the Press
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Fauci
CBS
Challenges after election fuel GOP push to overturn results
After Joe Biden’s victory, President Trump and allies press ongoing legal bids and recounts in key states. Courts rejected claims of mass voter fraud. Pennsylvania and Wisconsin counts proceed, with critics arguing over absentee ballots and proposed Supreme Court involvement. Georgia remains central to unfounded fraud theories tied to software and ballot integrity.
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Stephanos Bibas
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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R-Pa
U.S. Supreme Court
Milwaukee
Dane
Biden
Dane County
GOP
Brad Raffensperger
Trump Legal Team
Sidney Powell
Car bombing at Afghan base kills at least 30
A Humvee mounted with explosives and gunmen attacked a central Afghan government base on Sunday. Local officials report at least 30 dead and 24 wounded, many among security forces, marking one of the deadliest recent attacks amid ongoing Doha peace talks.
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Afghanistan
Doha
Qatar
Biden fractures foot playing with his dog
President elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot while playing with his dog Major. A CT scan showed tiny fractures in two small bones in the middle of the foot and he is expected to wear a walking boot for several weeks.
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Biden
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Kevin O’connor
O'Connor
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Massacre of farmers by Boko Haram in Borno state Nigeria
In Garin Kwashebe Borno state Islamist militants from Boko Haram fatally harmed at least 40 farmers and fishermen while they harvested in a rice field. Officials warn the toll could rise to 60 as residents voted locally for the first time in 13 years amid extortion claims. President Buhari condemned the attack and offered condolences.
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Nigeria
Boko Haram
Borno
Garin Kwashebe
Malam Zabarmari
Muhammadu Buhari
Atlantic system near Africa could become Subtropical Storm Kappa
The National Hurricane Center watched a non tropical low near the far east Atlantic move toward the Canary Islands and bringing rain and storms to Africa. Forecasters warned it poses no U S threat but could generate strong winds and heavy rain for Madeira as it may become Subtropical Storm Kappa if it spins up to 39 mph. The 2020 Atlantic season had record named storms and ends today but development may continue.
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National Hurricane Center
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Africa
Florida
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Madeira Islands
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