Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with infected staffer

“On Monday morning, a mid-level staff member, who does not regularly have contact with the President, received a positive result for a COVID-19 test,” press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.

Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House

His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms

Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens said he has tested positive for COVID-19 but is only experiencing mild symptoms. Dickens said he is fully vaccinated against the virus.

Crowd boos after Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot

Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”

Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change

In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.

Former Sen. Johnny Isakson dies at 76

Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson died Sunday at the age of 76.

UTFO’s Kangol Kid dies after battle with cancer at 55

Kangol Kid, a member of the legendary hip-hop group UTFO, has died after a battle with colon cancer. He was 55.

Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address

President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.

Pope Francis celebrates 85th birthday as reform hits stride

Pope Francis turns 85 on Dec. 17, a milestone as he continues efforts to make the Catholic Church more attuned to the laity.

Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.

Groundbreaking on memorial dedicated to victims of Atlanta Child Murders

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and other Atlanta leaders gathered for the groundbreaking for a memorial to the victims of the Atlanta Child Murders.

Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support

President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.

bell hooks, acclaimed author, feminist, dies at 69

bell hooks, the author, educator and activist whose explorations of how race, gender, economics and politics intertwine made her among the most influential feminist thinkers of her time, has died.

OJ Simpson a ‘completely free man’; parole ends in Nevada

O.J. Simpson is a free man. A Nevada State Police spokeswoman said the 74-year-old former football star and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was discharged from parole effective Dec. 1.