NewsNation Articles: November 23, 2020

Sheriff: Florida rapper made music, then killed 2 men in recording studio Audio: NBA players met Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice reform Audio: US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin Audio: Holiday travel continues despite CDC warning Audio: World-renowned opera singer Renée Fleming using music to help those suffering from neurological disorders Audio: Coronavirus pandemic blamed for rise in violent crimes across the U.S. Former dog owner sleeps at animal shelters, comforting pets waiting for forever homes L.A. County bans all in-person dining as coronavirus cases rise Holiday travel continues despite CDC warning Coronavirus pandemic blamed for rise in violent crimes across the U.S. NBA players met Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice reform World-renowned opera singer Renée Fleming using music to help those suffering from neurological disorders Need for food pantries increases even more during the holidays California Gov. Newsom: 18-49 age group responsible for 60% of COVID cases Utah relaxes gathering restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving Los Angeles on brink of another stay-home order VIDEO: Florida man recounts rescuing puppy from jaws of alligator Sen. Feinstein to step down as top Judiciary Dem Historic railway tunnel in Virginia now open to the public US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin 15-year-old Florida girl who beat cancer last summer dies of coronavirus Jeopardy to resume production on Nov. 30 with Ken Jennings as first in ‘series of interim guest hosts’ Target releases final week of discount deals for Black Friday White House still planning holiday parties, despite coronavirus warnings Coal miner in West Virginia dies after being trapped Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury: AP source Dog-sized lizards spreading in southeastern US North Carolina Gov. Cooper announces stricter state-wide mask mandate Pre-Thanksgiving travel soars despite COVID-19 warnings Mom of 10 gives birth to first daughter, dies days later Pennsylvania’s governor issues liquor sale cutoff for bars on Thanksgiving eve Which of these classics is the best Christmas movie ever made? Man leaves $3K tip for a beer as Ohio restaurant closes due to pandemic California governor quarantines with family after exposure New York state sues Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct President-elect Biden makes Cabinet picks; several served in prior administrations Reggaeton star Bad Bunny tests positive for coronavirus Michigan’s first all Black-owned brewery launching on Black Friday GM to recall 7M vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags 15 family members get COVID-19 linked to small birthday party in Texas White House Christmas Tree arrival, presidential turkeys kick off holiday traditions in DC Michigan board votes to certify election results US Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for the 1st time Cars line up for miles for Tyler Perry Atlanta food giveaway Co-founder of viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37 Trump appeals rejection of effort to block Pennsylvania vote Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces panda’s name following public vote First all-Black NFL officiating crew to work Monday night Reports: Israeli PM flew to Saudi Arabia, met crown prince ☀ November 23: Another ‘highly effective’ COVID-19 vaccine, Biden’s top pick for secretary of state and a holiday package push The Postal Service wants you to send your packages early this holiday season Audio: Small businesses are adjusting to the effects of the pandemic Audio: Nearly 2.5M people expected to fly during Thanksgiving holiday Audio: First US immunizations could arrive on Dec. 12 Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she’s re-recording music ‘Hispanic Recovery Plan’ offers free PPE in underserved communities 2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine ‘highly effective’ prevention