Nationally, the AP found that states spent more than $7 billion on personal protective equipment and high-demand medical devices such as ventilators and infrared thermometers.

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After early success, S. Korea sleepwalks into virus crisis

SEOUL – South Korea had seemed to be winning the fight against the coronavirus: Quickly ramping up its testing, contact-tracing and quarantine efforts paid off when it weathered an early outbreak without the economic pain of a lockdown. But a deadly resurgence has reached new heights during Christmas week, prompting soul-searching on how the nation sleepwalked into a crisis.

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Reenactment of Washington’s crossing Delaware goes virtual

WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. - An annual reenactment of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas morning will row on in this COVID-19-impacted year, but onlookers will have to watch it via video online.Washington Crossing Historic Park said the reenactment filmed earlier in the month provided a "close-up view" of the event it called "a beloved community tradition that will continue for years to come." Crowd-size restrictions barred holding the Revolutionary War reenactment in the "traditional, in-person manner," organizers said.Normally, thousands gather every Christmas morning on the banks of the river in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, and Titusville, New Jersey, to watch historical reenactors set out in boats to

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Armenia's prime minister offers to discuss early election

YEREVAN – Armenia's prime minister said Friday he was ready to discuss the possibility of holding an early parliamentary election, but rejected opposition demands to step down over his handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan. Opposition supporters have rallied for weeks, urging Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to step down over the Nov.

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Eagles, Cowboys meet up in elimination game

LEFT: Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) scrambles under pressure in the second half during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles on November 01, 2020 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/I By the time the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys trudge off the turf at AT&T Stadium on Sunday night, it is certain that one team will be eliminated from the NFC East race.It is possible that both of them could be out of the playoff hunt, as well.

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'Bachelorette' stars Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jason Tartick say they have coronavirus, will spend Christmas alone

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick will be spending Christmas alone this year. The two "Bachelorette" alums revealed that they've contracted coronavirus after having a friend over who had the virus.

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Nearly 40 Pennsylvania restaurants ordered shut for defying governor's coronavirus order

Nearly 40 Pennsylvania restaurants have been ordered to shut down after defying a mandate by Gov.Tom Wolf temporarily banning indoor dining because of the coronavirus pandemic, a report said. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced the restaurants would be closed for allowing patrons to eat indoors, in violation of Wolf’s order from about two weeks ago, PennLive.com reported Thursday.

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Through AIDS, Ebola and Covid, Dr. Fauci is still treating patients

Also Read | The global drive to reimagine capitalism2020 was the year that millions of Americans became familiar with Dr. Fauci’s bedside manner.

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Weather Authority: Heavy rain, gusty winds starting Christmas Eve ahead of cold Christmas Day

PHILADELPHIA - Santa Claus should be prepared for some choppy flying conditions as he makes his yearly trip to the Delaware Valley tonight. A cluster of downpours with strong wind gusts are expected to impact our area overnight into Christmas morning.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPRainfall will begin north and west of the city around 4 p.m.

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Highway crash delays shipment of Manitoba-made hospital beds to B.C.

B.C.’s Southern Interior this week.The accident along the Trans-Canada Highway happened on Monday night, near Sorrento, with the semi landing on its side in the ditch.No one was injured in the incident, and the truck was recovered the next day. However, the 40 hospital beds, which were bound for Vancouver, were sent back to the company for inspection.A snowstorm was battering B.C.’s Southern Interior at the time, with Vidir Solutions Inc., of Manitoba stating that road conditions were bad.

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Dad who spent six weeks on coronavirus ventilator woke up with Scottish accent

A dad who spent six weeks battling coronavirus on a ventilator woke to discover he had a Scottish accent.

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Emergency crews stop by NIH campus in Bethesda to wish Dr. Fauci a happy 80th birthday

BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Emergency crew members surprised Dr.

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Christmas comes early as first Moderna vaccines arrive in Canada

Moderna coronavirus vaccine in the country.One day after Health Canada authorized the new vaccine as safe for use in Canadians over the age of 18, the first precious doses of the vaccine began arriving on Canadian soil. Canada approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine, 1st doses to arrive in ‘coming days’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Procurement Minister Anita Anand shared photos on Twitter.The first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada.

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President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci

FILE - Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden appears oh stage with his wife Dr. Jill Biden after delivering his acceptance speech on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center on Aug.

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Restaurants lose court bid against Pennsylvania indoor dining ban

HARRISBURG - A federal judge in Pennsylvania has rejected a bid to block one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest orders to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus, a three-week shutdown of indoor dining at restaurants through Jan.

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Ontario shuts down Christmas lights-drive thrus early under new coronavirus lockdown measures

COVID-19 measures that go into effect on Saturday.But several creators say they hope last-minute efforts to lobby the government before the holidays will convince leaders to make drive-thru shows an exception to the lockdown.Maria Gomez, whose Polar Drive near Toronto’s Pearson International Airport was scheduled to run until January, says she was surprised when she learned she would have to shut down.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight

WASHINGTON - Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise millions of Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic this holiday season. The longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force has been a leading voice for adherence to social-distancing measures and limiting holiday gatherings to slow the spread of the virus.Fauci told the Washington Post that he normally celebrates his birthday and Christmas Eve with an Italian dinner at the home of his sister in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Presidential election hostilities could fuel fight over courts

HARRISBURG - The angst, anger and hostility over Pennsylvania’s presidential election result will flow past New Year’s Day.Republicans who control the state Legislature could use the first weeks of 2021 to fast-track a constitutional amendment that would remake the Democratic-majority state Supreme Court after Republicans and President Donald Trump accused the court of acting illegally or, baselessly, conspiring to steal the election.That prospect is propelling a constellation of liberal groups, good-government groups, labor unions and others to organize against the proposed amendment, and stoking fears of an expensive public campaign fueled by dark money for control of the battleground state’s highest court.FULL COVERAGE: 2020 ELECTIONAs

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1,000s of lorry drivers set to spend Christmas stranded on UK roads

Thousands of lorry drivers are likely to spend Christmas stranded in Kent as the UK government has indicated queues will not start to move for at least another 24 hours.

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Surge in Covid-19 cases sees millions face further restrictions

Millions of people around the world have been forced to cancel plans or limit festivities under fresh Covid-19 lockdowns.

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'Mom, we need food': Thousands in South Sudan near famine

new finding by international food security experts means this could be the first part of the world in famine since one was declared in 2017 in another part of the country then deep in civil war.South Sudan is one of four countries with areas that could slip into famine, the United Nations has warned, along with Yemen, Burkina Faso and northeastern Nigeria.Pibor county this year has seen deadly local violence and unprecedented flooding that have hurt aid efforts. On a visit to the town of Lekuangole this month, seven families told The Associated Press that 13 of their children starved to death between February and November.

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Happy Festivus: Air your grievances from 2020 at Havertown home

HAVERTOWN, Pa. - Just about every home in Havertown is decked out with decorations, but one home on Brookline Boulevard it's so 2020. You can stop by to air your grievances."It’s a holiday for everyone else.

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Pa small businesses may soon receive financial help, Gov Wolf announces

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. - As the stalemate on Capitol Hill continues, there is encouraging news for small business owners in Delaware County.In 2020, it’s worth putting into words just how much this pandemic has affected the restaurant business."We’re lost millions of dollars worth of business.

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HMCS Toronto crews returns early after 191 days at sea

After 191 days at sea, the crew of HMCS Toronto made an early return to port in Halifax today — just in time for the holidays. The pandemic cut a NATO operation short by a few weeks.

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HMCS Toronto and crew return home early in time for Christmas

New military helicopters join HMCS Toronto as it departs on six-month tour His son Thomas, or Tommy as he’s more affectionately known, was born Dec. 12 while Steele and the other 235 officers, sailors and aviators onboard the HMCS Toronto were in the Mediterranean Sea, sailing along with other NATO-allied countries.It was part of Operation Reassurance, a NATO mission that was cut short by a few weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill

coronavirus pandemic could face an unpleasant surprise when they file their taxes next year.That's because unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.Unemployment benefits vary by state, but the $2.2 trillion CARES Act signed into law at the end of March sweetened the aid, giving beneficiaries an additional $600 per week through the end of July.

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Researchers observe Red Sea octopuses ‘punching’ fish that compete for food

New research reveals that octopuses in the Red Sea have developed a so-called “control mechanism” for dealing with fish that compete for their food.

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DC mayor proclaims Thursday 'Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day' in honor of his 80th birthday

Dr. Anthony Fauci (Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser) WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Washington, D.C.

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White House invites GOP lawmakers in Pennsylvania to lunch

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Republican state senators in Pennsylvania were invited to a White House lunch Wednesday as President Donald Trump persists in talk of overturning his loss in the U.S. Supreme Court and baselessly maintains that Democrats stole the battleground state from him.A spokesperson for the caucus said every Republican senator received the invitation by email this week.

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Saskatchewan receiving first Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipment before the end of the year

COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in Saskatchewan next week.The province said it expects to receive 4,900 doses of the vaccine the week of Dec. 28.

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AP source: Arizona hires Pats assistant Fisch as head coach

Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.Fisch is filling the vacancy created when Arizona fired Kevin Sumlin earlier this month after the Wildcats finished the season winless, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school was still preparing an official announcement.

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Wolf seeks $145M fund shift to help businesses with COVID-19 pandemic

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HSE asks arrivals from Britain since 11 Dec to spend Christmas alone

The Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer has said the new advice for all arrivals from Britain since 8 December to self-isolate is "painful" but necessary.

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Brooklyn Beckham’s heartache as he’s forced to spend Christmas apart from fiancee Nicola Peltz

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are set to spend their first Christmas as an engaged couple apart. Victoria and David Beckham’s 21 year old son’s wife-to-be Nicola, 25, has been sharing snaps of tropical getaway with her beau not seen in sight.

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Lochmaben woman raises more than £4,000 for charity with coronavirus face coverings

Beatrice said: “We in the Ababa Project are all cock-a-hoop with the amount, especially now when the Ethiopian Sisters are so pushed to help the poor.

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Lorries face being stuck in UK over Christmas as backlog takes 'days' to clear

Lorry drivers face being stuck in Britain over Christmas after a Tory minister admitted they will take “a few days” to get home.

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Sturgeon apology over breach of face mask rule

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised after she breached Covid rules by taking off her face mask at a funeral wake.

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Kerry Katona recalls emotional Christmas Day that she spent in refuge centre eating corned beef: 'I like to give the kids Christmases I never had'

Kerry Katona has recalled the tough Christmases she faced as a child and how she ended up eating corned beef in a refuge.The mum-of-five says the experience now means she always goes “above and beyond” for her five kids to make up for the hard festive periods she herself faced as a youngster. Opening up about spoiling her kids for Christmas, Kerry told OK! magazine: “I always remember being in a refuge with my mum and we’d just got re-homed.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to spend Christmas with his 'new father figure' in LA

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have chosen to invite their friends over for Christmas, and it'll be the second year running they haven't spent December 25 with Prince Charles. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex invited pals David Foster, 71, and singer Katharine McPHee, 36, to their LA home.Ms McPhee married Mr Foster in 2019, with the American idol star saying Harry and her husband have "a really, really beautiful relationship."She added they are "like father and son".

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Brad Pitt to spend Christmas with three of his kids amid Angelina Jolie split

according to Us Weekly, who reported the news. “They can spend the night with him on Christmas Eve,” the mag quotes a source as saying, who then clarifies that Pitt and Jolie “previously discussed spending the holidays as a family when they were ‘getting along’ earlier this year, but plans have since changed.”“Brad and Angelina are equally responsible for the never-ending drama,” the source adds.

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Indian equities seen volatile on virus concerns; Wipro, Infosys in focus

How hunger came back to haunt IndiaUS stocks ended mostly lower overnight Tuesday over concerns the new covid variation, which has halted movement in and out of the UK and sent vaccine makers scrambling to ensure their drugs are effective against it, could further hamper a softening economic recovery.Data showed US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in December, for second-straight monthly decline, as renewed restrictions aimed at slowing the pandemic hobbled businesses, overshadowing the roll out of covid-19 vaccines.US President-elect Joe Biden, warning that the "darkest days in the battle against covid are ahead of us," said his administration will put forward another covid-19 relief package early next year.Back home, German

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Confident Fauci receives Covid-19 vaccine in 'symbol' for US

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Colin Farrell rocks unbuttoned shirt and double face masks as he grabs some groceries

Viewers will have to wait until 2022 to see his portrayal of a classic DC Comics supervillain.But Colin Farrell appeared to be enjoying his off time just ahead of the holidays on Tuesday, when he was spotted in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, California heading out of Gelson’s supermarket.The Irish-born actor, 44, wore a blue-gray cowboy shirt that had at least four buttons undone, showing a flash of his toned chest.

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John Mulaney's 'Relapse Got Ugly' Before He Finally Decided To Go To Rehab

John Mulaney’s family can breathe a sigh of relief now that he’s checked himself into rehab.

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Billie Eilish and brother Finneas spend some quality time together as they go out for a bike ride

Billie Eilish and Finneas are evidently enjoying each other's company this holiday season.The siblings were spotted riding their bikes together through the streets of Los Angeles on Monday evening.The Bad Guy songwriters, 19 and 23, kept their eyes fixed on the road as they make their way through the suburban LA streets.

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Nicola Sturgeon apologises after being caught chatting to pensioners in pub without face mask

Nicola Sturgeon has been caught breaking her own coronavirus laws after chatting to pensioners in a pub without a mask on.The First Minister was pictured speaking to three elderly woman without a face covering at a funeral wake in the Stable Bar and Restaurant in Mortonhall, Edinburgh, last Friday.Sturgeon was attending the funeral of a senior civil servant where she claims she had her mask off "briefly".The SNP leader has has since said sorry for the "stupid mistake" for which she is reportedly "kicking herself".In a statement, Sturgeon said: "Last Friday, while attending a funeral wake, I had my mask off briefly.

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Chrissy Teigen dons plunging black swimsuit for hike with husband John Legend and pals in St. Barts

Chrissy's Court star Chrissy Teigen and her husband of six years - EGOT champ John Legend - took an invigorating hike with pals during their vacation in Saint Barthélemy on Tuesday.The 35-year-old wisecracking presenter took the plunge in a black one-piece swimsuit, which she accessorized with a scarf, white sneakers, and a black box bag.The People's Sexiest Man Alive - turning 42 next Monday - kept things simple in a black T-shirt, matching shorts, and sneakers while clutching a FIJI Water.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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