NewsNation Articles: December 20, 2021

COVID cases spike heading into holidays; Mike Rowe on Santa’s ‘dirty job’ Banfield: COVID cases spike heading into holidays; Mike Rowe on Santa’s ‘dirty job’ ‘Very traumatic’: Growing problem of online predators Radio: Missionaries escape from Haitian captors after two months of captivity Radio: TSA screens more than 2 million for fourth straight day Radio: Omicron becomes dominant strain in U.S. Bidens welcome new puppy and cat, Major to stay with friends Trump booed for getting boosted, Kim Potter trial closing arguments and why has cable news gone all potty mouthed? Sen. Joe Manchin’s endgame, the White House pivots on COVID and the Maxwell case goes to the jury Bill O’Reilly: Trump ‘is very proud’ of vaccine development Omicron casts shadow over winter holidays and China’s Peng Shuai resurfaces in new video Strong quake hits California, no major damage reported ‘Finally free’: Ohio missionaries home after escape from Haitian captors Worker feared dead after stairwell collapse in Florida Report details ‘failure’ in handling of 1st Smollett case Author Aronson: Touch others’ lives with simple acts of kindness Wall Street joins global slump for stocks on omicron jitters Photos and video: Long lines for COVID-19 testing across nation Here are the most-searched Christmas cookies by state National Guard troops helping Ohio hospitals amid COVID increase Bill O’Reilly to discuss his, Trump’s vaccine revelation on ‘Dan Abrams Live’ Dems try to salvage $2 million bill after Manchin defection Trump sues New York attorney general Save on last-minute gifts with tips from expert Trae Bodge TSA screens more than 2 million for fourth straight day Ghislaine Maxwell was dangerous predator, prosecutor says Jury begins deliberating cop’s case in Daunte Wright death Staffer on leave after kids reportedly reenact Holocaust scenes These are the worst times to travel on the roads for Christmas, New Year’s Combating smash-and-grabs: Newsom introduces new law enforcement efforts How does omicron variant respond to various available vaccines? 44 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19 Omicron variant ‘raging’ around the world, Fauci says Moderna says booster shot increases antibodies against Omicron variant Omicron forcing NHL, NBA, NFL to shuffle schedules Kiss-causing mistletoe is actually a tree parasite The magnificent history of the misunderstood fruitcake Waitresses at NY diner receive $1,400 tip as part of internet trend December 20: Manchin won’t vote for BBB. 5 early omicron symptoms to watch out for.