Joe Biden appeals for unity in Thanksgiving-eve address

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — On a day of grace and grievance, President-elect Joe Biden summoned Americans on Wednesday to join in common purpose against theRead More

Barack Obama to be honored next month by PEN America

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, already a million-selling author, is also a prize-winning author. PEN America announced Wednesday that Obama will receiveRead More

‘America is back’: Biden pushes past Trump era with nominees

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Declaring “America is back,” President-elect Joe Biden introduced his national security team, his first substantive offering of how he’ll shift fromRead More

Tennessee won’t mandate vaccines in its schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s governor says that once coronavirus vaccines become available, they will be optional in the state’s K-12 public schools. Gov. Bill LeeRead More

Trump vents about election as agencies aid Biden transition

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that he is not giving up his fight to overturn the election results, but across the federalRead More

Turkey pardons on the menu at White House ceremony

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nostalgia was in and jokes were out Tuesday as President Donald Trump offered a reprieve to a pair of meaty turkeys atRead More

Biden signals stark shift with new national security team

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Declaring “America is back,” President-elect Joe Biden introduced selections for his national security team Tuesday, his first substantive offering of howRead More

Nevada Supreme Court approves Biden win over Trump in the state

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court made Joe Biden’s win in the state official on Tuesday, approving the state’s final canvass of theRead More

Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines andRead More

Pennsylvania certifies Biden as winner of presidential vote

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden has been certified as the winner of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, culminating three weeks of vote countingRead More