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Trump Rants Over ‘Rigged & Stolen’ Election, Republicans, COVID Relief In Boxing Day Tweetstorm

Sidney Powell’s Key Election Witness Is A Pro-Trump Podcaster Once Sued For Fraud: Report

Maryann Durmer, Guest Writer

Utah Football Star Ty Jordan Dead In Apparent Accidental Shooting

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9 Must-Read True Stories From 2020

From tales of surviving COVID, fighting white supremacy in porn, here are our favorite 2020 pieces on HuffPost Personal.

Jamie Feldman

There’s A Reason Your Biggest Pixar Questions Remain Unanswered

Like, if Buzz doesn't think he's a toy, why does he go rigid? Pixar's chief creative officer explains, well...sort of.

Bill Bradley

What Is Christmas Without Movie Theaters?

This year's seasonal releases, including "Wonder Woman 1984" and "Soul," won't have the same festive feel at home.

Matthew Jacobs

A Love Letter To My Granddaughter (Who I Knew As My Grandson Until 5 Weeks Ago)

"As my thoughts and heart transition to embrace this new you, please know one thing isn’t changing ― I love you."

HUFFPOST PERSONAL

I Was Raised To Believe The Apocalypse Was Upon Us. 2020 Is The Year I Stopped Believing.

Rebecca Woodward

We Decided To Tell Our Kids When We’re Having Sex. Here’s Why — And What Happened After.

Jamie Beth Cohen

As A Doctor, I Plead With You To Cancel Your Holiday Plans

Dipti S. Barot

I’m A Scientist. I Can’t Even Get My Own Family And Friends To Follow COVID-19 Rules.

Beth Prusaczyk, Ph.D.

LIFE

For Adults Estranged From Their Parents, Holidays During COVID-19 Are A Relief

"I miss him," one woman said of her father. "But I feel strong instead of sad."

25 Striking Wedding Photos That Beautifully Captured Love This Year

The coronavirus pandemic may have canceled wedding plans, but it couldn't stop these couples' love.

Food & Drink

Epicurious Attempts To Right Cultural Wrongs One Recipe At A Time

Since July, the resource site for home cooks has been taking on racial and cultural injustice one recipe at a time.

Do You Have A Winter Health Issue Or COVID-19? Here’s How To Tell.

From winter allergies to dry air, these are the differences between a seasonal problem and the coronavirus.

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Despite Smooth Election, GOP Leaders Still Seek Vote Restrictions

They're vowing to crack down on mail ballots and threatening to roll back steps that made it easier for people to vote.

By Anthony Izaguirre and Christina A. Cassidy, AP

Judge Delays Execution Of Only Woman On Federal Death Row

Judge: DOJ unlawfully rescheduled the Jan. 12 execution of Lisa Montgomery, a mentally ill victim of sex trafficking.

By Michael Balsamo, AP

Trump Mocked After He Claims Twitter Censorship Leads To Communism

"Doesn't Congress know that communism starts when a private corporation flags my s**ty tweets?" one Twitter user joked.

David Moye

12,000 NYC Kids Bumped From In-Person Education Over Missing Virus Testing Forms

Parents failed to sign consent forms allowing random COVID-19 testing.

Mary Papenfuss

U.S. News

U.S. Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test From U.K. Travelers

The new travel restrictions come as a new variant of the coronavirus is spreading in Britain and elsewhere.

By AP

Entertainment

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Sweet Christmas Card Is Finally Here

The Duke and Duchess's card is based on an original photo taken by Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, earlier this month.

Carly Ledbetter

Comedy

34 Of The Funniest Tweets About Cats And Dogs This Week

"Took the dogs for a walk. He just stops and pees on my shoe."

Elyse Wanshel

World News

Cat Wins Government Title After Rescue From Trash Plant In Russia

An upwardly mobile feline was named an honorary deputy environment minister in Russia after a harrowing close call.

Hilary Hanson

Entertainment

Pete Davidson Breaks Silence On Cazzie David’s Candid Essay About Their Breakup

David wrote in her new book that she was "screaming in agony" when Davidson began dating Ariana Grande.

Carly Ledbetter

Trisha Pasricha, Guest Writer

I’m A Health Care Worker Getting The Vaccine. Even I Wonder Who Deserves It Most.

"When my name made it through the lottery qualifying me to sign up for a vaccination appointment, I hesitated."

Geraldo Rivera Lambastes Trump For Going On Holiday While Stimulus Bill Is In Limbo

"What the hell are we supposed to do?" the Fox News personality and Trump ally asked.

Josephine Harvey