Across America, US|
‘This Unending Tragedy’: Nurse Spills Pain Of Lonely Death Watch
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Studies show infection antibodies offer protection; Trump could torpedo stimulus bill; CDC says “stay home.”

Across America, US|
Trump Pardons Allies Roger Stone, Paul Manafort In Latest Wave
President Donald Trump on Wednesday wielded his clemency powers for 29 more people who are loyalists or well-connected to his family.

Across America, US|
Border Wall, Dalai Lama: 7 Things In Coronavirus, Spending Bills
Legislation approved by Congress protects the three-martini lunch, takes a stand against horse doping and OKs Smokey Bear reproductions.

Chicago, IL|
Mom's Cookie Recipe Brings Cheer To Sad Coronavirus Christmas
KONKOL COLUMN: A Facebook stranger's request for mom's famous sugar cookie recipe reminds why some Christmas traditions are worth skipping.

Babylon Village, NY|
Long Island Nurse's Moving Story Of Treating Coronavirus Patients
Gerry Connolly wrote about the "slow and gruesome progression of this disease."

Across America, US|
With Video Filmed In Secret, Trump Keeps Sowing Chaos
"There are mixed signals from the White House leaving more confusion than calm," Joe Biden said Wednesday about Donald Trump.

Miami, FL|
Dreaming Of A Green Christmas? Falling Iguanas Expected In Miami
South Florida could see temperatures in the 30s to 40s on Christmas, which means frozen, falling iguanas are possible, the NWS said.

Across America, US|
Read These 9 Adorable Letters To Santa
If you need a pick-me-up, we've got you covered. Patch readers submitted their kids' letters to Santa, and they are sure to make you smile.

Across America, US|
'Mom's Worth It': U.S. Holiday Travel Surges Despite Outbreak
More than 5 million people passed through the nation's airport security checkpoints between Friday and Tuesday, according to the TSA.

White House, US|
Trump Vetoes Defense Bill, Setting Up Potential Override Vote
The bill called for pay raises for U.S. troops and authorized more than $740 billion in military programs and construction.

Detroit, MI|
Wayne County Canvasser Received Threatening Texts, Photos: Feds
A New Hampshire woman sent photos of a nude and mutilated woman to the Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chair, according to court files.

White House, US|
Stimulus Package In Jeopardy After Trump Makes New Demands
Trump has railed against the bill's provisions, telling Congress to get rid of unnecessary items and "send me a suitable bill.”

Baltimore, MD|
Baltimore High-Rise Explosion: 21 Hospitalized, Officials Say
A construction-related incident at a BGE building Wednesday morning caused a partial roof collapse, authorities said.

Across America, US|
‘A Little Cheer Can’t Hurt’: Nurses Seek Joy Amid ICU Christmas
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Trump criticizes stimulus; deal reached for millions more vaccines; Biden, CDC urge people to stay at home.

White House, US|
Trump Pardons 15, Commutes 5 Sentences, Including GOP Allies
In the first of what may be a wave of pardons, President Donald Trump pardoned two advisers convicted of lying in the Mueller Russia probe.

Across Minnesota, MN|
White-Only Church Approved In Minnesota; Neighbors Aim To Stop It
The Southern Poverty Law Center says the Asatru Folk Assembly is “organized around ethnocentricity and archaic notions of gender.”

Across America, US|
6 Quarantine New Year's Eve Ideas To Ring In 2021
Saying goodbye to a year we’d like to forget doesn’t have to be boring. Here’s how to celebrate New Year's safely in the United States.

White House, US|
Biden Says Trump 'Failed' To Shore Up U.S. Cybersecurity
A massive cyberattack on several U.S. offices has President-elect Joe Biden calling on President Donald Trump to name its author.

Chatham, NJ|
Chatham Artist Re-creates Leg Lamp From 'A Christmas Story'
As people celebrate the holidays from a distance this year, a Chatham man found a way to make people laugh and come together.

Across Florida, FL|
FL Couple Use Emergency Slide To Exit Plane With Dog, Arrested
Antonio Murdock suffers from PTSD, according to reports, and said he would "freak out" if he sat down — and broke a cabin door on a jet.

Across America, US|
Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: How To Know If You're Eligible
A long-awaited stimulus bill includes direct payments to Americans. Here's what you need to know about if and when you'll receive a check.

White House, US|
Livestream: Biden Talks Stimulus Deal, Staying Safe At Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to speak Tuesday afternoon and will address the $900 billion stimulus bill passed by Congress.

Across America, US|
Before You Drink Eggnog, Read These Tips From Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports shares tips on enjoying eggnog, the unofficial drink of the holidays.

Across America, US|
New Coronavirus Strain In UK Is Likely Already In US, Fauci Says
"When we start to look for it, we're going to find it," Dr. Anthony Fauci said during an interview with PBS NewsHour.

Across Florida, FL|
Florida NICU Workers Deliver Festive Feelings To Babies, Families
A pair of night shift workers at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare crafted elf costumes for babies to bring joy to families at the holidays.

Across America, US|
U.S. Consumer Confidence Slumps During Crucial Holiday Season
Shopper pessimism is rising during a time that could make or break many businesses that have seen challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

San Rafael, CA|
San Rafael Woman Reunited With Birth Mother After 50 Years
After five decades, Wendy Gallagher, who was adopted, reunited with her birth mother and extended family. Now she is sharing her story.

Across Illinois, IL|
Woman Finds Someone's COVID Test In Kohl's Package
The Illinois woman was opening a package she had ordered when she found a biohazard bag apparently containing someone's COVID test specimen.

White House, US|
$900B Coronavirus Relief Bill Passed By Congress, Sent To Trump
Thousands of pages of other end-of-session business is tucked inside the $1.4 trillion catchall spending year as Congress goes home.

Across America, US|
Half Of Family ‘Wiped Out’: Sisters Beg Americans To Stay Home
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Congress approves $900 billion relief bill; travelers ignoring CDC; Bidens get vaccinated on live TV.

Orlando, FL|
Passenger Who Fell Ill Mid-Flight Had Coronavirus: Report
A man who died after a United flight from Orlando to L.A. Dec. 14 had coronavirus, reports said. The CDC is contacting passengers.

Across America, US|
Scientists Express Concern, Not Alarm, Over New COVID-19 Strains
Several questions about new COVID-19 virus strains, including the ones in England, are answered by experts.
