NewsNation Articles: December 31, 2021

December 31
On busy 1st day, NYC mayor urges resiliency against pandemic No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFP Radio: Over 500 homes feared destroyed by Colorado fire Radio: Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dead at 99 Radio: Wave of canceled flights from omicron closes out 2021 Decades later, couple learn they were never legally married Fireworks, light shows and more: How the world rang in 2022 Police: Mall of America shooting leaves 2 people injured Optimism, concern as the world celebrates New Year’s Chief justice: Judges must better avoid financial conflicts New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new record high US and Russia face deep differences ahead of Ukraine talks Fish fall from the sky during rainstorms in eastern Texas ‘So many memories’: Over 500 homes feared destroyed by Colorado fire Celebrities respond to death of TV legend Betty White PHOTOS: Betty White through the years Beloved actress Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dead at 99 Miss America says ADHD is her ‘superpower’ Alabama woman accused of sex-trafficking 5-year-old daughter Mother suspected of hiding knives in son’s teddy bear What is Covaxin, the COVID vaccine not approved in the US? Powerball jackpot grows to $483 million Friendly family man’s 50-year secret: He was fugitive, too What does ‘Auld Lang Syne’ mean? How to set realistic weight loss goals in the new year Here is the top slang of 2021 you might not know More than 200 Marines separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine What’s good: Formerly incarcerated hired to help those in need These states will increase their minimum wages in 2022 The first New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square didn’t include a ball drop, but something more dangerous Champagne shortage jeopardizes New Year’s Eve toasts Flight attendant union slams new CDC COVID guidance Man bitten by tiger may face charges December 31: Fauci talks about vaccinating kids. Times Square show will go on. Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine