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Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in Mexico, was killed just one week after he took office
by Emily Green
Only a week in office and the mayor of a small Mexican town is assassinated -- as cartel violence continues to spiral out of control.
Beethoven's Life, Liberty And Pursuit Of Enlightenment
by Tom Huizenga
Growing up in a progressive city, Ludwig van Beethoven embraced the ideals of the Enlightenment, the philosophical movement that shook Europe and helped shape the composer's music.
Elysee Palace Says Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19
by Eleanor Beardsley
French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the coronavirus and will quarantine for a week, his official residence announced.
As Pandemic Weighs On Economy, Fed Chair Powell Says Relief Is Needed
by Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve says economic growth could be stronger than previously expected next year. But the central bank cautions that struggling families and businesses will need help until then.
The Environmental Upside To The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns
by Lauren Sommer
Many communities are locking down again due to the case surges, giving scientists more of a chance to see how that's changing the environment. They're finding it's affecting air and water quality.
Why Police Departments Are Reluctant To Enforce Public Health Orders
by Martin Kaste
As many states tighten pandemic public health rules again, what happens if you don't comply? We examine the hesitancy to enforce orders, especially where there's skepticism about COVID-19 rules.
After 100 Years, MLB Recognizes Negro Leagues As 'Major League'
by Tom Goldman
Major League Baseball has finally decided that players from the Negro Leagues should be considered Major Leaguers. All 3,400 players — from 1920 to 1948 — will be elevated to MLB status.
California Hospitals Face Staff Shortages As Hospitalizations Soar
by Eric Westervelt
In large parts of California, hospitals are scrambling to bolster staffing as ICUs fill up and hospitals are overwhelmed. The state is requesting federal help and seeking medical staff from overseas.
Massive Online Shopping Increase Creates Shipping Logjam
by David Schaper
If you haven't ordered gifts online yet, it may be too late to get them delivered by Christmas. More consumers are shopping online this year and holiday demand is exceeding delivery capacity.
News Brief: Moderna Vaccine, Pandemic Economy, Google Monopoly Suit
An advisory panel will give the FDA its opinion on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. The Federal Reserve projects stronger economic growth next year. Plus, Google is again facing antitrust charges.
7-Year-Old Girl Raises $22,000 By Selling Friendship Bracelets
Hayley Orlinsky began selling the bracelets to raise money after she found out hospitals were low on personal protective equipment. The New York Times reports she's sold around 9,000 bracelets.