Congress passes 900 billion COVID relief package
Congress approved a 900 billion pandemic relief measure aimed at delivering cash to households and funds for vaccination as COVID-19 cases surged. The package includes a 300 weekly unemployment top up and 600 direct payments to most Americans, plus aid for restaurants theatres schools and renters. The bill, 5593 pages long, also bundles a 14 trillion spending bill and awaits signature from President Trump. Biden and McConnell highlighted pragmatic steps while Kamala Harris backed the plan in a bipartisanship push to curb the crisis.
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Biden receives first COVID-19 vaccine dose on TV
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill received Pfizer vaccines in Newark Delaware as Moderna vaccines begin distribution, part of a public assurance effort amid the COVID-19 crisis that has killed over 317,000 in the United States. Jupiter and Saturn align in the night sky over Cape Canaveral, offering a rare celestial view observed by astronomers.
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Barr says no special counsel over Trump claims and Biden probe
Attorney General Barr, in his final public appearance, says no basis for a special counsel into Trump election fraud claims or Biden family tax matter. He also refutes China as the source of the Russian hack and notes no evidence of widespread fraud. Barr announces departure from the Justice Department this week.
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Kilauea Volcano Eruption Draws Crowds On Big Island
Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island erupts with lava shooting into the air and mixing with crater water to create steam. A 30,000 foot steam plume rises as watchers gather at the rim and forecasters note explosive interaction of lava and water.
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South Korea to curb private gatherings nationwide
South Korea bans private social gatherings of more than five people and closes ski resorts and major tourist spots nationwide starting Christmas Eve. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said the stricter limits will last at least until January 3, expanding regional measures to a national level amid rising coronavirus infections.
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Six Hungarian parties unite to challenge Orban in 2022 vote
Six opposition groups in Hungary announce a coordinated bid to topple Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party. They will field a single joint candidate in each of the 106 districts, run a common platform, and hold a primary to choose a shared prime ministerial candidate. The alliance includes Momentum, Jobbik, and Dialogue.
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