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The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden is warning of risks to national security after it said the Pentagon suddenly halted briefings for the transition team. Yohannes Abraham, executive director for the Biden transition team, said he was "concerned to learn this week about an abrupt halt in the already limited cooperation there." President Donald Trump, who is refusing to acknowledge his election loss to Biden, until recently held back from allowing government agencies to cooperate with Biden's team, as is the custom. Читать дальше...

Paul R. Pillar

Security, Middle East

Transactional diplomacy in which prices are paid is not inherently bad. Countries do it all the time. But when the United States pays such a price, it ought to be in return for something in U.S. interests, or in the more general interest of peace. It ought not to serve instead the territorial ambitions of a foreign state.

For Americans, the Western Sahara is a faraway land about which they know little. There is no good reason for the... Читать дальше...

The coronavirus pandemic is bringing high demand for skiing. CNBC's Contessa Brewer reports.

UNIVERSAL, Ind. (AP) - State Police are investigating after a body was discovered inside a western Indiana garage after a fire there was extinguished Friday.

The contract extensions of members of the 2016 draft class are kicking in this season and that means massive salary hikes for a bunch of players – especially those who clearly overperformed their draft position like Raptors forward Pascal Siakam.

The electric-car maker will be the biggest addition in the history of the benchmark index. Will that settle down its swings?

After just managing to see off Alloa we're back on league business at home to United. Leaderboard so far: 1. Greenfly (28 points) 2. Vault Boy (27 points) 3. JohnMcM, Sir David Gray, superfurryhibby (26 points) 6. JXM73, scuttle (24 points) 8. Greenbeard (23 points) 9. Irish_Steve,...

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) - Dozens of civil rights advocates, faith leaders and others on Friday urged Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to extend into next year a law allowing more people to cast their votes by mail to avoid the risk of contracting the coronavirus through in-person voting.

GEMMA ATKINSON has revealed her mum has warned her not to have another baby with boyfriend Gorka Marquez just yet, because their daughter Mia is "too young".

Hulu + Live TV offers over 65 channels and Hulu's entire on-demand library for $65 a month. There's also a bundle with Disney Plus and ESPN+ for $72.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The vice chair of the county council that governs South Carolina's capital city area has been indicted on public corruption charges that include allegations she used a government credit card to charge thousands of dollars' worth of travel, including a trip to Greece.

Nike will report earnings Friday. Whether the company beats or misses expectations, Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson says, weakness presents a buying opportunity.

ALBANY — The University of North Dakota is used to this. The Fighting Sioux make a habit of winning NCAA hockey championships, winning two of the last four — including last year — and seven overall, second only to Michigan's nine in NCAA history. It's been quite a different and more painful story for the Boston College hockey team.

The coroner in Grand County Colorado is speaking out after discovering 40% of the coronavirus deaths in the area were actually victims of gunshot wounds. CBS News reported: The Grand County coroner is calling attention to the way the state health department is classifying some deaths. The coroner, Brenda Bock, says two of their five…

‘It has curtailed chances of socially backward sections’

Every year, over $46.6 trillion is actively invested on Wall Street, but just 25% of that goes to investments that make a positive impact on the world.

Six months ago, I was with Laurent Merlin as we entered British coastal waters in the middle of the night.

WINTER FUEL PAYMENT is a monetary amount given to eligible households when temperatures plummet, but what age must you be to be eligible for this money.

Andorra is distributing rapid, self-administered antigen tests for Covid-19 to all residents over the age of six—for free. The US government should take note.

The Patriots have 14 players listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Miami. The list includes cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee). Jackson was listed as questionable last week, too, and played. He ranks second in the NFL in interceptions with seven, two behind Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard. Jackson said Howard is “setting the standard right now.” [more]

A 26-year-old labourer was killed in a freak accident while working at the metro station in Jayanagar 9th block early Wednesday morning. The deceased

The 2020 season was nothing short of a disaster for Mets’ southpaw Steven Matz. The Long Island native appeared in nine games and got rocked to the tune of a 9.68 ERA in 30.2 innings pitched. However, the Mets decided to tender Matz a contract for the 2021 season, in what perhaps could be his last […]

1. Greater Manchester Police chief to stand down immediately after force put in special measures  The Independent
2. Greater Manchester Police chief Ian Hopkins stands down amid force failures  BBC News
3. Patel attacks Burnham as Greater Manchester's police chief resigns  The Guardian
4. Greater Manchester Police to be placed in special measures  Metro.co.uk
5. Greater Manchester Police failings: Andy Burnham 'should resign'  BBC News
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1. Tennessee nurse who fainted while getting COVID-19 vaccine says it was due to medical condition, not the shot  WATN - Local 24
2. Rich people try to jump line for COVID vaccine: report  New York Daily News
3. COVID-19 vaccine given to health care workers at AdventHealth Orlando  WESH 2 Orlando
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