NewsNation Articles: November 17, 2020

Multiple states seeing increase in cases, hospitals reporting an influx of patients FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test Harry Styles ‘Vogue’ cover sparks conversation about inclusivity in America United Airlines completes first trans-Atlantic flight offering free rapid testing People recovering from drug, alcohol addiction struggling during the pandemic Detroit-area county certifies vote after first blocking it New coronavirus restrictions go into effect as cases climb across the nation COVID-19 hospitalizations hit an all-time high in Dallas At least 10% drop in holiday travel this year; biggest decrease since 2008 Weinstein accusers endorse Manhattan DA candidate Lucy Lang President Trump fires head of DHS election security agency Ben Watkins, who competed on ‘MasterChef Junior,’ dies at 14 Nevada Republicans announce lawsuit, allege ‘fraud and irregularities’ in Nevada election Second Georgia county finds previously uncounted votes Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules against the Trump campaign’s claim of ballot counting observation violation US Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, says he has tested positive for coronavirus Walmart announces ‘free’ Thanksgiving dinner for all Audio: GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger criticizes Trump troop withdrawal plan Volunteers still needed to test variety of COVID-19 vaccines Public health programs see uptick in students amid pandemic Wreaths to be placed at Arlington cemetery despite pandemic Dolly Parton’s $1 million donation helped fund Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine Hurricane Iota roars onto Nicaragua as 2nd blow in 2 weeks Midwest governors team up to issue warning about COVID-19 during the holidays Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida Twitter rolls out disappearing 24-hour posts Ohio’s governor issues 3-week curfew to reduce COVID-19 spread Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan House asks justices to put off case over Russia grand jury Christmas comes early: How to score a tub of Cinnabon icing Deadline approaches for Trump to request recount in Wisconsin Union Pacific giving railroad employees $1,000 bonuses for working in pandemic Conan O’Brien ends his late-night daily talk show in 2021 New Orleans mayor: Mardi Gras 2021 parades will not be permitted Wichita State coach Marshall resigns after misconduct probe Theo Epstein to step down as Chicago Cubs president Hate crimes in US reach highest level in more than a decade University dean resigns after post asking ‘ignorant’ Biden voters to ‘unfriend’ him New Barbie line offers something ‘extra’ in time for the holidays President-elect Joe Biden names members of his White House senior staff Pfizer chooses 4 states for pilot vaccine delivery program Georgia ballot audit expected to be complete by Wednesday night, election official says Couple using same lottery numbers for 26 years wins jackpot Sen. Chuck Grassley in quarantine after exposure to COVID-19 Who’s leading the government agency at the center of presidential transition? Waffle House partners with GA brewery to create ‘breakfast beer’ Two sets of sisters graduate from Marine Corps training together NATO chief warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan Judge to consider Trump campaign lawsuit over Pennsylvania vote Tuesday Zoom extending meeting limit for Thanksgiving ‘Dragon Tree’ in Pennsylvania helps those reflect on and de-stress from COVID-19 World’s last known white giraffe gets GPS tracking device Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry ☀ November 17: Getting the COVID-19 vaccine, uncounted ballots found and a man stops a kidnapping Senators question Facebook, Twitter CEOs on election measures Category 4 Hurricane Iota roars onto Nicaragua as 2nd blow in 2 weeks