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3 NFL Games Moved Due To COVID-19 Outbreaks

The NFL has moved three games because of COVID-19 outbreaks: Las Vegas at Cleveland from Saturday to Monday; and Seattle at the Los Angeles Rams and Washington at Philadelphia from Sunday to Tuesday.

COVID-19 Fears Dash Hopes For The Holiday Season...Again

This year’s holiday season was supposed to be a do-over for last year’s subdued celebrations. Instead it’s turning into a redux of restrictions, cancellations and rising angst over the never-ending pandemic.

A Surge Of Social Media Threats Against Schools Including Districts In Our Area

"Praying for people who go to school December 17th." It's part of a national threat against schools circulating on TikTok.

CDC Panel Recommends Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Over J&J Shot

U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot. Thursday’s recommendation came after government advisers reviewed new safety data about rare but potentially life-threatening blood clots linked to J&J’s shot.

After Tornado, Kentucky Residents Left Picking Up Pieces

At least 76 people are dead in Kentucky alone, with over a dozen still unaccounted for.

Army: 98% Of Active Duty Got COVID-19 Vaccine By Deadline

The Army says 98% of its active duty force had gotten at least one dose of the mandatory coronavirus vaccine as of this week’s deadline for the shots.

Preliminary Rating of EF4 For The Violent Tornado That Hit Western Kentucky

A portion of the long-track tornado that ripped through Kentucky on December 10th has been surveyed and given a preliminary damage rating of EF4.

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Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges In Floyd's Death

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Extreme Winds Across the Rockies & Plains Wednesday

Wind damage and power outages are expected on Wednesday across the Rockies and Plains due to extreme wind.

‘Tis The Season: More Than 109 Million Americans To Travel For The Holidays; 35% More North Carolinians Than 2020

Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season.

Event Featuring Teachers Crawling For Cash Prompts Apology

The organizers of a fundraiser that featured teachers on their hands and knees grabbing for dollar bills at a junior hockey league game in South Dakota are apologizing after the event was criticized as demeaning.

Pfizer Confirms COVID Pill's Results, Potency Versus Omicron

Pfizer says that its experimental COVID-19 pill appears effective against the omicron variant.

LOOK UP! The Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

The Geminid meteor shower is one of the best and it peaks tonight!

Harris Unveils Plan For Electric Vehicle Charging Network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" Is Elon Musk

Calling him a “clown, genius, edgelord, visionary, industrialist, showman,” Time magazine has named Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk as its Person of the Year for 2021.