Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend Clarence Avant, shot and killed - NBC News
Jacqueline Avant, wife of the music executive known as the "Godfather of Black Music," was shot and killed in at the couple's home early Wednesday.
Full storyShutdown odds grow as conservatives push GOP leaders over vaccine and testing mandates - The Washington Post
Entering the week, Democrats and Republicans initially had hoped to fund the government into early 2022. A day later, the very catastrophe they had tried to avoid seemed increasingly likely to occur.
Full storyMLB lockout remains likely as MLBPA, league reportedly hold last-minute talks in Texas - CBS sports.com
The current CBA expires at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday night
Full storyOxford School Shooting: What We Know - The New York Times
The authorities identified those killed as Hana St. Juliana, 14; Madisyn Baldwin, 17; Justin Shilling, 17; and Tate Myre, 16. A teacher was among the injured.
Full storySupreme Court's conservatives lean towards limiting abortion rights after dramatic oral arguments on Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks - CNN
The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to uphold a Mississippi law that bars abortion after 15 weeks, but it is less clear if there is a clear majority to end the right to abortion nationwide, although conservative justices expressed skepticism about the l…
Full storyLSU Football Head Coach Brian Kelly Introductory Press Conference - LSUsports
Live at 12 p.m. CT: Brian Kelly is introduced as LSU Football's 34th head coach in a press conference inside the Lawton Room in Tiger Stadium.Hiring Announce...
Full storySpotify Wrapped 2021 is ready to share your music listening history with everyone - The Verge
You can find Spotify Wrapped 2021 in its mobile apps for iOS and Android. The year-end recap features include audio aura, playing cards, 2021: The Movie, and an expanded version of Spotify’s blend feature.
Full storyHealth experts question Biden's new travel bans: 'Their role in public health is minimal' - Fox News
Health experts question President Biden's travel ban prompted by the omicron variant.
Full storyChris Cuomo: Suspension from CNN 'embarrassing' | TheHill - The Hill
CNN's Chris Cuomo said he is embarrassed after being suspended by the network on Tuesday followin...
Full storyLiving Robots Called Xenobots Can Now Reproduce, Scientists Say - IGN - IGN
Scientists have discovered that xenobots, a form of biological-organism created from frog stem cells, can now self-replicate.
Full storyThis Dinosaur Found in Chile Had a Battle Ax for a Tail - The New York Times
While ankylosaurs are already known for their armor and club tails, this specimen from South America had a unique way of fighting predators.
Full storyMassachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker won't seek reelection - Politico
Baker is one of the country's most popular governors, but he's also been at odds with former President Donald Trump.
Full storyUS warns Russia has plans for ‘large scale’ attack on Ukraine - The Guardian
Secretary of state says Nato is ‘prepared to impose severe costs’ on Moscow if invasion attempted
Full storyWorld AIDS Day: Is the world closer to an HIV vaccine in the face of Covid-19? - NBC News
As Covid-19 brought nearly every corner of the Earth to a halt early last year, researchers around the world scrambled to develop a vaccine to fend off the
Full storyFDA advisers vote to recommend authorization of a pill to treat Covid-19 - CNN
Advisers to the FDA voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization of a pill made by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics to help treat Covid-19.
Full storyChrome OS update turns Chromebooks into scanners - Ars Technica
Chrome OS 96 boosts Chromebook cameras' capabilities.
Full storyAndre Dickens: Get to know Atlanta’s next mayor - WSB Atlanta
Next month Atlanta will have a new mayor: Andre Dickens.
Full storyCurrent COVID-19 vaccines likely won't work as well against Omicron variant, Moderna's CEO says - CBS News
Drugmaker executive predicts a "material drop" in the efficacy of existing vaccines against the new variant.
Full storyAlec Baldwin's first interview since fatal 'Rust' shooting to air on ABC - New York Post
Actor Alec Baldwin’s first interview since the tragic “Rust” shooting is set to air during primetime on ABC and Hulu on Dec. 2.
Full storyWhat Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish turn means for market volatility into year-end - CNBC
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish commentary on the central bank's taper timeline surprised the market, but many experts say it makes sense.
Full storyAt least two bipedal human species lived nearly 3.7 million years ago - NPR
A new look at nearly 3.7-million-year-old fossil footprints uncovered in Tanzania shows that multiple species of early humans lived together at the same time.
Full storyHow to Add Your Favorite People to Your iPhone to Save Time and Hassle - The Wall Street Journal
Apple’s VIP calling features, including Favorites and the Contacts widget, let you better control how you reach people—and when they can reach you
Full storyStocks roar higher as traders park COVID and Fed jitters - Reuters
Stock markets roared higher on Wednesday, reversing much of the previous session's losses, as investors used the dip in prices to begin December by betting the latest COVID-19 variant would not derail the economic recovery.
Full storyNothing's 'Black Edition' brings a modern touch to its funky Ear 1 buds - Engadget
Nothing has unveiled the new Ear 1 "Black Edition" that retains the original's transparent case, but adds a smoky finish and black matte colorway.
Full storyAs HIV cases rise globally, it's more important than ever to keep yourself safe. Experts explain what to do - CNN
Over the last decade, HIV cases have increased globally. The sooner you get tested and diagnosed, the better your chances are at living a long, healthy life.
Full storyWorld agrees to negotiate a global 'pandemic treaty' to fight the next outbreak - The Washington Post
The new agreement will better coordinate the global response to a pandemic, but it will take years to negotiate.
Full storyFantasy WR Injury Report Week 13: Deebo Samuel, Amari Cooper, DeAndre Hopkins and more - Pro Football Network
With injuries and bye weeks taking their toll, let’s look at the latest WR injury report updates for fantasy football in Week 13.
Full storyExplosion of WWII bomb in Munich injures 4, disrupts trains - Associated Press
BERLIN (AP) — A World War II bomb exploded at a construction site next to a busy railway line in Munich on Wednesday, injuring four people, one of them seriously, German authorities said. A column of smoke was seen rising from the site near the Donnersbergerb…
Full storyTrump tested positive for Covid few days before Biden debate, chief of staff says in new book - The Guardian
Mark Meadows makes stunning admission in new memoir obtained by Guardian, saying a second test returned negative
Full storyStart 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Week 13: Kickers - Sports Illustrated
Greg Joseph enjoys a matchup vs. the Lions and gets a boost from their indoor stadium.
Full storyClayton Echard officially named 'The Bachelor' for Season 26 - Page Six
“Bachelorette” star Michelle Young’s ex was first rumored to be the next “Bachelor” when photos of him filming with a camera crew were leaked in September.
Full story30 Under 30 2022 - Forbes
Forbes presents the 30 Under 30 Class of 2022: 600 of the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars.
Full storyWhatsApp, iMessage give the most info to the FBI, new document shows - Android Authority
A newly uncovered FBI document has revealed what it can legally obtain from messaging apps. And iMessage and WhatsApp are the big losers.
Full storyAir travelers to U.S. set to face tougher COVID-19 testing - Reuters
The U.S. is moving to require that all air travelers entering the country show a negative COVID-19 test performed within one day of departure in response to concerns about a new coronavirus variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said la…
Full storyNASA Spacewalk to Replace Space Station Antenna - NASA
Watch NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Thomas Marshburn venture outside the International Space Station on Dec. 2 to replace a faulty antenna system. The ant...
Full storyA record amount of COVID-19 patients are on ventilators in the Omaha metro - KETV Omaha
Hospitalizations are again high for COVID-19 patients in the metro, but it's the ventilator usage that's particularly concerning as of Tuesday's report.
Full storyOmicron has a ‘greatest hits’ set of mutations. Bay Area scientists explain what that means - San Francisco Chronicle
Omicron has an impressive number of mutations. Many, including those that could increase...
Full storyAmericans are quitting their jobs at record rates — here are the 10 states leading the trend - CBS News
As the tight job market continues, some states have experienced an outsized jump in resignations.
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