California governor quarantines with family after exposure California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his family are quarantining after three of his children were exposed to someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said late Sunday.
2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California Two people are dead and multiple other people are seriously wounded following a church stabbing in San Jose, California late Sunday. Video Icon Video
Nevada governor tightens restrictions as virus cases rise Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans Sunday to tighten restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings such as Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Video Icon Video
Man leaves $3K tip for a beer as Ohio restaurant closes due to pandemic A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Video Icon Video
Michigan’s first all Black-owned brewery launching on Black Friday Michigan’s first all Black-owned craft brewery will celebrate its launch with the release of a Black IPA beer on Black Friday. Video Icon Video
Michigan board votes to certify election results The Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Monday voted to certify the results of the presidential election that showed Democrat Joe Biden winning the state.
Louisiana mother donates her kidney to save her 7-year-old son Dr. Christel Malinski found out she was a positive match to be her son’s donor, and without skipping a beat, made plans for the operation at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. Video Icon Video
‘Insanely huge’: Missouri family discovers owl perched inside their home Who would have thought an owl would come inside your house, then refuse to fly out an open door? Video Icon Video
St. Louis man shot and killed by person he helped pull from a crashed car A father of four was shot and killed last month by a man whom he helped out of a crashed vehicle. Video Icon Video
Mom of 10 gives birth to first daughter, dies days later A mom of 10 died just 11 days after giving birth to her first girl, according to family and friends.
15 family members get COVID-19 linked to small birthday party in Texas More than a dozen family members in Texas contracted coronavirus after getting together to celebrate a birthday. Now, they are urging others to be cautious and hoping to amplify the message through a video recorded for the city. Video Icon Video
‘Hispanic Recovery Plan’ offers free PPE in underserved communities Volunteers with the Hispanic Star Dallas Hub — in partnership with with Ketsali Hospitality, the YMCA, and local organizations — handed out personal protective equipment to people in need across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ahead of Thanksgiving. Video Icon Video
Historic railway tunnel in Virginia now open to the public Hikers and bicyclists can now explore a historic railroad tunnel in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains after nearly two decades of restoration efforts.
15-year-old Florida girl who beat cancer last summer dies of coronavirus A Kentucky county is mourning the loss of Alexa Rose Veit, a girl with a fighting spirit who recently died of coronavirus. The 15-year-old born with specials needs was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2019 and, just weeks later, went into remission.
Coal miner in West Virginia dies after being trapped A coal miner was killed after becoming trapped Monday in a mine in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Pennsylvania’s governor issues liquor sale cutoff for bars on Thanksgiving eve Pennsylvania’s governor has announced a beer and liquor sale cutoff for bars and restaurants on the night before Thanksgiving.
New York state sues Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and a former bishop, alleging they failed to protect children and adults from predatory priests by covering up allegations of sexual misconduct that were not properly investigated.
Co-founder of viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37 The ALS Association says a co-founder of the viral ice bucket challenge has died at the age of 37.
US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin The General Services Administration has ascertained that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition from President Donald Trump’s administration.
White House still planning holiday parties, despite coronavirus warnings Public health officials are sounding alarms and urging Americans not to travel and limit gatherings this holiday season amid a new surge in coronavirus cases.
Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury: AP source President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies at a perilous time, according to a person familiar with the transition plans.
US Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for the 1st time The U.S. Rhodes Scholars for 2021 were elected virtually this year for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe. Gallery Icon Gallery
Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces panda’s name following public vote The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s 3-month-old panda received its name Monday.
Reports: Israeli PM flew to Saudi Arabia, met crown prince Israeli media reported Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which would mark the first known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials.
Jeopardy to resume production on Nov. 30 with Ken Jennings as first in ‘series of interim guest hosts’
