Democracy Dies in Darkness
The suit, in which President Trump sought to block the certification of the state’s election results, made “strained legal arguments without merit,” District Judge Matthew W. Brann wrote. Trump lost the state to President-elect Joe Biden, who currently holds a lead there of more than 81,000 votes.
While some GOP officials have given credence to his baseless fraud claims, only a few have seemed willing to endorse a move to overturn the will of voters by appointing pro-Trump electors in states that President-elect Joe Biden won.
The stage for the presidential inauguration under construction outside the Capitol in Washington on Nov. 11. (Bloomberg News)
Those close to President-elect Joe Biden insist that the ceremony must still have the august feeling of past inaugurations. But that quest is complicated by another urgent demand: to adhere to health guidelines that Biden embraced during his campaign and wants to showcase at the start of his administration.
The swirl of criminal investigations and civil complaints stemming from his business activities and personal conduct could possibly prove more serious once he leaves office.
People walk through O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Friday. (AP)
The CDC cautioned Thursday against traveling for Thanksgiving. But more than 1 million people still passed through the country’s airports Friday.
The drug, made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is designed to prevent infected people from developing severe illness. The treatment is expected to be in short supply.
Public health experts and hospital administrators say the abrupt rise in new cases could foreshadow a more difficult December, followed by an even rougher January and a darker February.
The number of accidents has been climbing with colder weather and the approach of Thanksgiving, traditionally the worst day of the year for kitchen fires.
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Leaders attending the virtual summit hosted by Saudi Arabia represent nations hit hardest by the coronavirus, including the United States, India, Brazil and France.
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With reports of infections overwhelming eastern cities, Los Angeles officials outlawed public gatherings before the contagion arrived. A century later, Los Angeles hasn’t fared as well battling a surge in coronavirus cases.
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Georgia certified Joe Biden’s win Friday after a manual hand recount, but because his margin of victory was less than 0.5 percent of votes cast, the losing candidate can request a recount under state law.
A Republican member’s willingness to consider discredited voting fraud claims — along with his wife’s role as a witness in one of Trump’s lawsuits —has brought additional attention to the panel.
Reps. Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) and Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), the House Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat and Republican, oversee a 2019 impeachment inquiry hearing. (Matt McClain/The Post)
The House Intelligence Committee must overcome deep divisions to restore a culture of bipartisan functionality. Some members don’t think it can be done.
The gap between the promise and the reality has been made stark by accusations leveled against against Bolsonaro’s sons. A former justice minister earlier this year accused Bolsonaro himself of trying to replace a police chief to potentially block investigations into his family and friends. 
Health ministries around the globe are just now beginning to create lists that will prioritize vaccine allocation within their countries. It is harder than it might seem.
(Parco Archeologico di Pompei/AP)
Parts of the skulls and bones of the men were found during excavation of the ruins from what was once an elegant villa on the outskirts of the ancient Roman city destroyed by the volcano eruption in 79 A.D. 
The rocket attack, the largest Kabul has seen in years, comes as security is deteriorating in the Afghan capital.
Hundreds of protesters broke into the building amid growing demonstrations against government plans to cut educational and health spending.
The rise in coronavirus infections around the country has led more schools to close or postpone reopening, further jeopardizing the school year.
Health-care leaders say they have heard concerns about President Trump’s politicization of the vaccines, their rapid development and a lack of information about longer-term safety and effectiveness.
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A survey of 223 police agencies, including every big city, shows a rise in killings and shootings, and police say the pandemic has damaged their ability to prevent and respond to crime.
One in 12 students now at community colleges previously earned a bachelor’s degree, according to the American Association of Community Colleges.
A commemorative slave quarter created to honor the enslaved peoples of southern Maryland stands on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Post)
The discovery of artifacts on the grounds was heartbreaking. “... In my heart of hearts, I had hoped we had no hand in slavery,” the school’s president said.
More than 85 percent of those surveyed by AAA in all three jurisdictions said they perceive traveling during the pandemic as a risk. Of those who are still planning to travel, more than 60 percent plan to drive, according to the survey.
Kevin Tien, formerly of Emilie’s and Himitsu, explores more of his Vietnamese roots at his new restaurant.
Some markets will remain in-person events with precautions in place, but others have moved online.
Virtual film festivals, streaming concerts and socially distanced events offer escapes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pierpaolo Piccioli, creative director for Valentino. (Marco Girolami/City Artists Management)
The creative powerhouse behind Valentino believes we all need beauty now — even if we can’t afford it.
The pandemic has forced developers to cut rents and offer perks like covering your moving costs and buying furniture.
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It’s difficult to make the case that any of the NBA’s top contenders have narrowed the gap on the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers.
Doc Walker, Scott Linn and Chris Johnson were laid off by The Team 980, which was acquired by Entercom this month. Entercom also owns 106.7 The Fan, a decade-long sports talk competitor.
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Set aside 24 hours to listen to Follett’s prequel. Other great new audiobooks: “Shuggie Bain” and “His Only Wife.”