
12/30/2020
📸The last full moon of 2020, also known as the Cold Moon, is seen rising over the Panamericano Building in Montevideo, Uruguay. https://abcn.ws/3aT26Or
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📸The last full moon of 2020, also known as the Cold Moon, is seen rising over the Panamericano Building in Montevideo, Uruguay. https://abcn.ws/3aT26Or
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said data coming from Britain indicates the vaccines still will block the virus. But the U.S. also will do tests to be sure.
Experts say current COVID-19 vaccines will likely work on the new variant of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom, but are working to confirm that
Outdoor dining options like tents and other structures are prompting concerns from public health experts that the benefits of eating outdoors—ventilation, access to outside air, increased airflow—are becoming diminished.
A look at how the virus can travel from table to table in outdoor dining setups, even with barriers, tents and airflow.
"Wonder Woman 1984" tops U.S. box office with an estimated $16.7 million, making it the best debut for a movie in the COVID-19 era.
"Wonder Woman 1984" scored the best movie opening at the box office amid COVID-19 and a third film has already been announced.
The first study of the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine in Iran began Tuesday, state TV reported, with dozens due to receive the domestically developed shot in the hardest-hit country in the Middle East.
Iran's state TV says the first study of the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine in Iran has begun
Officials in the Thai capital have announced new restrictions, including the closure of some entertainment facilities during the New Year's holiday, as infections continued to rise following a recent coronavirus outbreak.
Officials in the Thai capital have announced new restrictions, including the closure of some entertainment facilities during the New Year's holiday, as infections continue to rise following a recent coronavirus outbreak
U.S. home prices jumped in October by the most in more than six years as a pandemic-fueled buying rush drives the number of available properties for sale to record lows.
U.S. home prices jumped in October by the most in more than six years as a pandemic-fueled buying rush drives the number of available properties for sale to record lows
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired a salvo of rockets into the Mediterranean Sea as part of a self-styled military drill aimed at preparing for a possible war with Israel.
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have fired a salvo of rockets into the Mediterranean Sea as part of a self-styled military drill to prepare for a possible war with Israel
Firefighters rescued two people from a flood control channel in Santa Ana, California.
One person was transported to the hospital for further care, authorities say. https://abcn.ws/38F2ddA
As the coronavirus pandemic ravages Iran, home to the Mideast’s worst outbreak, a women’s group hopes to empower its members by helping them make and sell face masks.
As the coronavirus pandemic ravages Iran, a women’s group hopes to empower its members by helping them make and sell face masks
Carjackings have shot up 537% in Minneapolis this year.
The pandemic, which has normalized mask-wearing, makes these auto theft easier, one expert explained.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet — optics that drew objections amid a national reckoning with racial injustice — has been removed from its perch in downtown Boston.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch
Even though there is evidence the Arctic was actually tropical hundreds of thousands of years ago, scientists that study the area now say the warming is faster than any natural trend.
Arctic sea ice melted to the second-lowest level in 42 years this year, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
The ancient puppy, found in permafrost, is the most complete wolf mummy known.
A 57,000-year-old mummified wolf puppy was discovered in permafrost in Canada in 2016, and researchers have studied it to learn more about life many millennia ago.
This was probably the most dominant season for top teams in recent memory. Via FiveThirtyEight.
There's no need for asterisks on this year's champions.
As long as his deliveries are on time, this UPS driver is happy to share some puppy love with the rest of the world.
As long as his deliveries are on time, this UPS driver is happy to share some puppy love with the rest of the world.
Performers include Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion and Miley Cyrus.
Performers include Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion and Miley Cyrus.
At least 30 journalists were killed this year, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists' analysis. 21 of those murders were carried out "in retaliation for their work," compared to the 10 killed in direct reprisals in 2019. https://abcn.ws/3n5BD2F
"Wonder Woman 1984" tops U.S. box office with an estimated $16.7 million, making it the best debut for a movie in the COVID-19 era.
"Wonder Woman 1984" scored the best movie opening at the box office amid COVID-19 and a third film has already been announced.
A former bartender and restaurant manager in a Philadelphia suburb has been going around to her town’s local restaurants to hand out $100 in cash gifts to servers and waitstaff.
Reese Witherspoon has an empowering message for financially successful women.
Reese Witherspoon reflected on ex-husband Ryan Phillippe's money comment at the 2002 Oscars and discussed financial independence for women.
2020 was a long year—but it also had some real cute animals. A look back: https://abcn.ws/2WLwIcl
Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow died of COVID-19 Tuesday, according to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. He was 41 years old.
"I am very proud of looking tired, I work my tail off as both a mom and employee."
Mom told she 'looked tired' has the best response.
Researchers said they hope the science can better inform reopening plans.
A team of researchers created a computer model that can predict how COVID-19 spreads in cities by studying anonymized cellphone data.
Despite warnings against travel and a surge in COVID-19 cases, air travel hit a new pandemic high during the holidays with TSA officers screening more than 1.2 million people at airports nationwide on Sunday, Dec. 27.
Air travel hits new high during holidays, but experts say recovery will take years
According to his "Creed" co-star, Tessa Thompson, Michael B. Jordan will make his directorial debut with the third installment of the sports drama.
Michael B. Jordan is set to make his directorial debut with "Creed 3," says his "Creed" co-star Tessa Thompson.
With a new year comes a new "Bachelor" — and lots of other new titles coming to Hulu in January, too.
A principal at an economically disadvantaged school has spent more than 30 years teaching his students life lessons through the game of chess.
One school principal is on a mission to teach young women life lessons through the game of chess.
The Louisville Metro Police Department has moved to fire two officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in her apartment earlier this year.
Authorities are looking into evidence that Nashville bombing suspect Anthony Quinn Warner was interested in various conspiracy theories, sources told ABC News.
A suspect accused of shooting at a police officer while handcuffed was caught following a nine-day manhunt.
Anthony Hopkins marked 45 years of sobriety with an inspiring message to fans.
Beloved actor Anthony Hopkins marked 45 years of sobriety in a heartfelt video to fans.
We're looking back at some of the most remarkable moments in 2020: In November, a gorilla was born to mom Buu and dad Echo in a zoo in Spain, which has a conservation program for the critically endangered Western lowland gorilla species. https://abcn.ws/3f9wCUp
The railroad industry has installed an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required ahead of a yearend deadline, federal regulators said.
Federal regulators say the railroad industry has installed an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required ahead of a yearend deadline
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Firefighters rescued two people from a flood control channel in Santa Ana, California. One person was transported to the hospital for further care, authorities say. https://abcn.ws/38F2ddA
WATCH LIVE: We have the latest on the coronavirus pandemic after a man in his 20s in Colorado is confirmed to have the COVID-19 variant that was detected in the United Kingdom, according to officials. abcn.ws/3puMpAV
"The Trump administration's plan to distribute vaccines is falling behind, far behind," Pres.-elect Joe Biden says. abcn.ws/3puMpAV "The Biden-Harris administration will spare no effort to make sure people get vaccinated."
WATCH LIVE: President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks on the current state of the coronavirus pandemic. abcn.ws/3puMpAV
LIVE: Senate meets for legislative business. In a statement, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he would try to get the House-approved bill to provide $2,000 emergency checks passed in the Senate. https://abcn.ws/2WNzCxg
"It is the scientists who created and approved this vaccine...It's about saving your life, the life of your family members and the life of your community," Vice President-elect Kamala Harris says after getting COVID-19 vaccine. abcn.ws/3puMpAV
Samantha Vernon, a single mother of two, never thought she’d be leaving her rental apartment because of an eviction. The massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill signed into law Sunday will buy renters in danger of eviction one more month. However, the crisis still looms. Like On Location for new episodes.
"That was easy!" Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives her first dose of the Moderna vaccine at United Medical Center in Washington, D.C. https://abcn.ws/3rzjltU
HAPPENING NOW: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris receives the COVID-19 vaccine. https://abcn.ws/37Z4LEp
Boeing's 737 MAX is set to take off with paying passengers for the first time in almost two years, after two fatal crashes forced U.S. regulators to ground the plane in March 2019. https://abcn.ws/3mVdDij
WEATHER: A multi-storm event will unfold over the remainder of the holiday week, with messy consequences still to come for much of the country. FULL FORECAST: https://abcn.ws/2JrMrds
This year became one for the record books for yet another reason: The turbulent weather of 2020 smashed numerous records, from storms to wildfires to heat waves. https://abcn.ws/3pv0iPC
FOAM PARTY: People frolic in sea foam as it washes ashore in western France. https://abcn.ws/3pyosZC
ABC News Live UPDATE: Our team has the latest headlines, plus more context and analysis on the day's top international and business news. ABC News’ Diane Macedo anchors: https://abcn.ws/2DZZjBw
LOOK UP: With Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay festival forced online due to COVID-19 restrictions, 150 individual drones took to the skies above Scotland to deliver the U.K.’s largest swarm drone show as we look to close the door on 2020 and celebrate the start of 2021. https://abcn.ws/38asDSU
AFTERMATH: Video shows people rushing to help and emergency services arriving amid chaotic scenes in the immediate aftermath of a strong earthquake that hit Croatia on Tuesday. https://abcn.ws/2L7t5KY
WINTER WONDERLAND: Heavy snowfall blankets Milan, Italy. https://abcn.ws/2Mkc8xT
MOVING ON: Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Southeast Region shares footage capturing the migration of big game, including elk and bighorn sheep, across snow-covered parts of the state. https://abcn.ws/38asDSU
LAVA FLOW: USGS footage shows Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spewing molten rock into lava lake as eruption within Halema’uma’u crater continues. https://abcn.ws/38asDSU
DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME: Man clears snowy driveway with flamethrower while dressed as Cousin Eddie from ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.’ https://abcn.ws/38asDSU
"I just think we're at a moment where everybody's in a bad position...This is the time we have to do this." Rep. Kinzinger discusses House passing a bill that would increase the amount of money Americans receive in stimulus payments to $2,000. https://abcn.ws/2WNzCxg
WATCH LIVE: Our ABC News team has the latest on the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, more after the House narrowly passed a bill that would increase the amount of money Americans receive in stimulus payments to $2,000, up from $600. abcn.ws/2L2T7zj
WATCH LIVE: President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks in Wilmington, Delaware. https://abcn.ws/2WNzCxg
WATCH LIVE: Chicago Mayor Lightfoot gives update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. abcn.ws/3puMpAV
WATCH LIVE: California Gov. Newsom gives COVID-19 update. abcn.ws/3puMpAV
'WAY TO GO BUDDY': Proud parents congratulate their disabled son as he learns to sit up without assistance. https://abcn.ws/3hpVRD2
WATCH LIVE: Our team has the latest on the coronavirus pandemic as one out of 17 Americans, a total of 19 million people, have tested positive, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. abcn.ws/3puMpAV
HAPPENING NOW: House meets for legislative business. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is bringing a vote on a stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000 to the House floor. https://abcn.ws/2WNzCxg
LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA: A couple in India tied the knot in a quarantine center, wearing hazmat suits, after the bride tested positive for COVID-19 on the morning of the couple's wedding. https://abcn.ws/3nTXnzr
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