NewsNation Articles: December 8, 2020

Lawmakers defy Wisconsin governor, put Christmas tree in closed Capitol Cybersecurity official fired by Trump sues over threats Search for pilot continues after F-16 crashes in Michigan Oliva Jade Giannulli learning from family college ‘mess-up’ Some states facing more shutdowns as number of virus cases rise 1 killed, 3 injured after explosion at West Virginia chemical plant Study finds compounds in certain foods may help fight COVID-19 Los Angeles restaurants win court battle over closures Surge of Hope: How a hospital CEO’s military background provides a different view on leadership Experts warn of shipping delays from increase in online holiday shopping Apple unveils headphones that cost twice as much as AirPods Federal civil rights investigation launched into shooting death of man killed by Ohio deputy Authorities target ‘superspreader’ parties as virus cases rise in California ‘California has been winning too long.’ Elon Musk confirms move to Texas Test flight of SpaceX’s Starship aborted at last second Florida Gov. DeSantis appointee quits over raid on ex-state worker’s home President-elect Biden selects Tom Vilsack for Agriculture Secretary House approves defense bill amid President Trump veto threat President-elect Biden picks Rep. Marcia Fudge as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Helicopter crashes in French Alps, five killed New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief Supreme Court rejects Republican bid to reverse certification of Biden victory in Pennsylvania U.S. cybersecurity firm FireEye discloses breach, theft of internal hacking tools Judge dismisses Flynn case following pardon from Trump Trump campaign attorney Jenna Ellis contracts coronavirus Michigan cancels game at rival Ohio State due to COVID-19 outbreak Nevada Supreme Court calls for fast-track filings in election case appeal PHOTOS: Prince William and Kate end UK royal train tour, met with some criticism Safe harbor law locks Congress into accepting Biden’s win 14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at base Texas AG files lawsuits in 4 states claiming unconstitutional changes to election laws Kansas hospital runs out of staff as virus spreads, highlights crisis in rural communities 25 stories to Christmas: Kentucky teachers create virtual advent calendar for reading Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine averages 70% effective Legoland made boy remove prosthetic leg, lawsuit says Pres. Trump hosts ‘Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit’ at White House Biden calls for action on virus as he introduces health team Pennsylvania ‘rage room’ business offers stress relief during pandemic George Clooney honored by MoMA as actor, director and humanitarian ‘Precious cargo’: FedEx helps get rescued mountain lion cubs from California to Ohio zoo Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content FDA releases promising review of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine U.S. Supreme Court hears World War II-era Jewish property claims Woman on mission to give iPads to hospitals after mother dies of COVID-19 ☀ December 8: UK gives 1st Pfizer COVID vaccine, Biden’s defense pick and John Lennon shot 40 years ago California releases smartphone virus tool as cases soar Today in History: John Lennon shot and killed 40 years ago UK gives 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine as world watches Supreme Court rejects appeal to limit transgender students