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'Murder insurance': The NRA policies banned in New York
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Emergency use authorised for do-it-yourself test, with results as soon as 11 minutes.
Dick Brass: How to kill 250,000 Americans
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US troops are packing up, ready or not
New York Times: Trump's drawdown puts fate of Afghan forces in question.
Doctors are calling it quits under stress of the pandemic
New York Times: Medical staff across the US are retiring or shifting to less intense jobs.
Republicans say US election 'far from over', Trump hails 'big victory' in Nevada
A leading Republican says "don't lose heart" as Trump celebrates a victory in one state.
US brought to its knees as Covid cases surge in every state
US reports more than a million coronavirus cases within the past week.
US approves use of first rapid at-home Covid test
The test allows users to take a nasal swab and process the results in 30 minutes.
US ambassador used private jet to avoid hotel quarantine
Scott Brown and his wife were able to use their special status to avoid staying in a hotel
Americans panic buy after surge in Covid cases
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Covid 19: British Airways to test passengers from US
Passengers will be tested 72 hours before departure, on arrival, and three days later.
Why Biden won't go after Trump in the courts
Some Democrats have reportedly made lists of Trump figures they want "held responsible".
'Terminated': Trump fires head of election security agency
The outgoing leader is refusing to recognise the win of President-elect Joe Biden.
Giuliani is said to seek $29,000 a day payment for Trump legal work
New York Times: Trump put the former New York mayor in charge of the court challenges.
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'It's over, there is no path': Trump's legal hopes collapse
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Plans to cut US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
Troop cuts have been hastened, despite senior officials arguing for a slower withdrawal.
Lockdowns, round 2: A new virus surge prompts restrictions, and pushback
New York Times: With more than 150,000 virus cases daily, the US is shutting down again
Trump 'planned strike on nuclear site' after election loss
Donald Trump has reportedly been exploring options to strike Iran's main nuclear site.
Biden appoints key White House staff
Biden surrounds himself with diverse team - including a Republican congressman.
From 'wonk' to Trump warrior: The woman holding up Biden's transition
Emily Murphy knew well before election day that she might have a hot mess on her hands.
Trump legal setback: Three lawyers quit - new attorney admits 'not much evidence'
Three lawyers requested to quit case - while new attorney has publicly said Joe Biden won.
'Fake recount': Trump erupts at own party
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Covid horror: Nurse uncovers 'pit' where virus patients are left to die
"I was told, 'whatever patients go into the pit, they only come out in a body bag'."
Trump sought options for attacking Iran to stop its growing nuclear programme
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Michelle Obama reveals what she really thought during Trump inauguration
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Nurse's horror stories as Covid patients gasping for air still don't think it's real
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