Photographers captured the first major meteor shower of 2021 peaked over the weekend, although the waning gibbous moon meant no dark skies.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
UK eases restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men in ‘landmark change’
Blood donors in the U.K., including gay and bisexual men, who have had the same sexual partner for more than 3 months can donate starting next summer.
Trump supporters plan DC rally to ‘demand transparency’ before Electoral College vote
As many as 15,000 Trump supporters are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 12, days before electors from each state cast their votes.
Seattle police who fired pepper spray, blast balls on BLM protesters violated order, judge says
A federal judge found four violations of an order barring police from using less lethal weapons against peaceful protesters in certain situations.
Did a mountain lion kill a Texas man? Medical examiner and wildlife officials disagree.
A Texas medical examiner said Christopher Allen Whiteley was killed by a wild animal, possibly a mountain lion. State wildlife officials disagree.
David Dinkins, New York City’s first African-American mayor, dies at 93
Dinkins died Monday, the New York City Police Department confirmed. Initial indications were that he died of natural causes.
Grandma celebrates 5th Thanksgiving with man accidentally invited to dinner after losing husband to COVID-19
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton have had Thanksgiving together for four years after an accidental text. This year, they celebrated without Lonnie Dench.
How to navigate awkward political conversations at Thanksgiving dinner after a tense election
Stress from an unprecedented year could lead to conflict during Thanksgiving. Here’s how to handle a political debate at dinner.
‘It’s such a miracle’: Hospital consultant gives birth to twins while in coma due to COVID-19
Perpetual Uke gave birth to twins while she was in an induced coma being treated for COVID-19. After 116 days, the twins were discharged.
Egypt unveils ancient mummies, statues buried more than 2,500 years ago
At least 100 ancient wooden coffins, some with mummies inside, were discovered at a necropolis in Cairo, officials announced Saturday.