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'Hairspray' Star Nikki Blonsky Is A 'Proud Gay Woman.' Here's Why She Came Out Now.

Nikki Blonsky

I Want To Be Happy For My Pregnant Friends, But Sometimes It’s A Struggle. Here’s Why.

Mary Grace Eppes

It's 2020 And I'm Still Being Called 'Exotic.' Here's Why It's Not A Compliment.

Ariane Resnick

LIFE

Thanksgiving Food: The Best Recipes

Menus and dishes to make for the holiday, from turkey to side dishes to pies and dessert.

Food & Drink

Is It Safe To Host Thanksgiving Dinner During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Experts offer science and strategies to minimize the risk of spreading the coronavirus on Turkey Day 2020.

Home & Living

15 Fun, Mindless Things To Do If You Have To Wait In Line To Vote

If you're in a lengthy queue, here are enjoyable ways to give your brain a break.

Food & Drink

The 10 Comfort Food Recipes Instagram Loved In October

The creamiest, most comforting pasta bakes, braised ribs, chicken dishes and more.

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A Look At The Program That Helped Schools Pivot To At-Home Learning

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GOP Tries To Save Its Senate Majority, With Or Without Trump

Republican incumbents are straining for survival from New England to the Deep South.

By Lisa Mascaro, AP

Trump Bashed For Falsely Claiming Biden Called Black Kids ‘Super Predators’

After being mocked on Twitter, the president claimed "my sources" told him it was true.

Hayley Miller

‘All Cash’: LeBron James Hails Barack Obama’s Smooth 3-Pointer Before Michigan Rally

"That's what I do," a satisfied Obama said as he strode off the court.

TV Hosts Confront Trump Advisers On President’s Smear Against Doctors

Corey Lewandowski admitted he hasn't seen "evidence" for claim that doctors are being paid to inflate COVID-19 deaths.

Hayley Miller

Trump Administration Funds Plasma Company Based In Owner’s Condo

Former GOP Sen. Rick Santorum, who has a financial stake in it, lobbied senior U.S. government officials for funding.

By Richard Lardner and Jason Dearen, AP

World News

70-Year-Old Pulled Out Alive In Turkey As Earthquake Toll Hits 60

More than 900 people were injured in the massive quake, which erupted in the Aegean Sea.

By Mehmet Guzel and Zeynep Bilginsoy, AP

Comedy

Not So Funny: ‘Strollin’ To The Polls’ Takes On Voter Suppression On ‘SNL’

"I regret livin' in Texas" is the punchline.

Researchers Estimate Trump Rallies Led To 30,000 Coronavirus Cases, 700 Deaths

Stanford researchers conclude communities that hosted Trump rallies "paid a high price in terms of disease and death."

Sara Boboltz

Health

U.S. Reports Record-Breaking 100,000 COVID-19 Cases In Single Day

The daily caseload of 100,233 is a world record for the global pandemic.

By Anurag Maan, Reuters

CORONAVIRUS

Fauci: We ‘Could Not Be Positioned More Poorly’ On COVID-19

"We're in for a whole lot of hurt," warned the nation's top infectious disease expert.

CORONAVIRUS

Obama: Trump Failed To Take Pandemic And Presidency Seriously

At a drive-in rally for Joe Biden, the former president went after Trump's failures on the coronavirus pandemic.

By Steve Peoples, Alexandra Jaffe and Zeke Miller, AP

Comedy

‘Elderly Man Contest’ Won’t Shake Up Rich And Poor, John Mulaney Grumbles on ‘SNL’

"We might have the same elderly man or we might have a new elderly man," Mulaney declared in monologue.