Florida man bitten by shark walks home before being hospitalized

A Florida man who was bleeding profusely from a shark bite managed to walk home on Tuesday before being hospitalized. The 39-year-old man was attacked by a shark in the waters off Siesta Key, Fox 13 reported, citing Sarasota County Fire Rescue and hospital staff. After returning home, a woman called 911 to report the...
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Wisconsin motorist pulled over for driving car covered in Christmas lights

A Wisconsin driver was pulled over for driving a car decked out in colorful Christmas lights, police said Tuesday. A state trooper credited the driver for his creativity, but warned him it is against state law to drive with the festive lights display. Wisconsin State Patrol posted a photo of the sports vehicle covered in...
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Two killed in Pennsylvania highway crash amid snowstorm

A crash involving dozens of cars on a Pennsylvania highway killed two people Wednesday amid a snowstorm, authorities said. The crash occurred on the westbound lanes on Interstate 80 in Clinton County, closing the road for several hours, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Initial reports said at least 30 to 60 cars were involved in...
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Ex-Houston Police Officer Charged In Attack Over Bogus Election Fraud Plot

Former police captain Mark Anthony Aguirre was paid $266,400 by the right-wing Liberty Center for God and Country to investigate an alleged ballot fraud scheme in Harris County, Texas.
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From Congress To Local Health Boards, Public Officials Suffer Threats And Harassment

COVID-19, polarization, and election misinformation — including from the president — are three factors in politicians suffering harassment and even threats from voters in recent weeks.
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In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July

Stations have been playing Christmas music earlier than ever this year, as a way of luring in listeners during the pandemic. One Indiana station was doing it in July.
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FDA finds Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to be safe, 94% effective

The feds are reportedly slated to release detailed data about Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday ahead of a key vote to clear a second shot for emergency use.
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Mink in Utah is first wild animal to test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 is running wild in America. A mink in Utah has tested positive for the contagion — the first-ever known case in a wild animal, according to officials. While the small mammals are known to get infected — with Denmark infamously announcing plans to slaughter 17 million of them — they have until now only...
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Vladimir Putin congratulates Biden on 2020 election victory

​Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election — after weeks of holding out until the vote was officially confirmed. “For my part, I am ready for interaction and contact with you,” Putin’s message for the former vice president said, according to a statement released by the Kremlin on...
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Chinese Lunar Probe Is On Its Way Back To Earth, Carrying Moon Rocks

It's the first time in over 40 years that fresh lunar samples are being brought back to Earth. Scientists hope to gain a better understanding of lunar volcanic activity and the age of various craters.
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Op-Ed Urging Jill Biden To Drop The 'Dr.' Sparks Outrage Online

The widely panned opinion piece addressed Jill Biden as "kiddo" and advised her to "drop the doc." The incoming first lady holds two master's degrees and a doctorate in education.
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