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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."
Maryann Durmer, Guest Writer

LIFE

CORONAVIRUS

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."
CORONAVIRUS

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.
CORONAVIRUS

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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Politics

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
Politics

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
CORONAVIRUS

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
World News

Pope’s Christmas Plea: Vaccines For All; Needy, Vulnerable First

The pontiff urged world leaders to “promote cooperation and not competition, and to search for a solution for all.”
By Frances D'Emilio, 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
CORONAVIRUS

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."
Trisha Pasricha, Guest Writer
CORONAVIRUS

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
Entertainment

Kevin Spacey Really Is Making His Christmas Message An Annual Thing

The disgraced actor offered advice for the troubled in this holiday season.
Ron Dicker

Politics

Trump's Post-Election Pardons List: War Criminals, Crooked Politicians And Family

Biden ‘Unlikely’ To Wipe Out Student Loan Debt Unilaterally

House Republicans Block $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Checks, Defying Trump

Latest Round Of Trump Clemency Benefits Manafort, Other Cronies

More Politics

Entertainment

Leslie West, Guitarist Of Rock Band Mountain, Dead At 75

Fans Can't Believe Kourtney Kardashian Isn't 'Photoshopped' In New Family Pic

Rap Pioneer John ‘Ecstasy’ Fletcher Of Whodini Dies at 56

Broadway Star Rebecca Luker Dies At Age 59

More Entertainment

Life

15 Golden Pieces Of Advice People Got From Their Therapists This Year

The Best Holiday Cocktails To Make With What’s Already In Your Bar

42 Hilarious Tweets About Wearing Sweatpants For All Of 2020

Would Recommend: What Our Editors Were Obsessed With In November

More Life

Shopping

12 Brilliant Gifts For People Who Love To Cook

The Most Practical Tech Gifts For Someone Who Isn’t Tech Savvy At All

The Best Grooming Gifts For The Guy Who Insists On Keeping His Quarantine Beard

What Our Shopping Editors Want For The Holidays, Right This Way

Impact

What Actually Happens To Your Online Returns?

Could Seaweed Help Save Us From Climate Catastrophe?

2020 Was Supposed To Be Our Best Last Chance To Save The Planet. So How Did We Do?

PR Firms Are Being Shamed For Helping Fossil Fuel Companies ‘Green’ Their Image

More Impact

Communities

Santa’s ‘Grandchildren’ Spread Joy In Italian Nursing Homes

Popular Evangelical Pastor: Coronavirus Rules Aren't Oppressing Christians

Mayor Calls For Cop's Firing After Unarmed Black Man Fatally Shot Outside House

The 50 Funniest Tweets From Women This Year

More Communities

Video

2020: A Year In Social Activism

Trump Flees To Florida — Again

Is There Really A War On Christmas

President Pardons Pals

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