Arts Dec 29 French designer Pierre Cardin is dead at 98 France’s Academy of Fine Arts says Pierre Cardin, the French designer whose Space Age style was among the iconic looks of 20th-century fashion, has died at 98.
Politics Dec 28 House approves Trump's $2,000 checks, sending to GOP-led Senate The vote divides Republicans who mostly resist more spending. But many House Republicans joined in support, despite being wary of bucking the president. Senators are set to return to session Tuesday to consider the measure.
World Dec 28 Mexico may allow private firms to buy, distribute COVID-19 vaccines López Obrador has been criticized by some in Mexico for centralizing vaccine purchases and distribution, and for putting the effort — like many programs in his administration — in the hands of the military.
World Dec 28 Protests erupt against new Montenegro government over religion property law Protesters carried Montenegrin flags and chanted "Treason!" while gathered outside the parliament building in the capital as lawmakers convened Monday to discuss the proposed changes.
Health Dec 28 South Korea confirms first cases of more contagious coronavirus variant The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Monday the cases have been confirmed in a family of three people who came to South Korea on December 22.
World Dec 28 UK warns of 'bumpy' post-Brexit transition despite deal Four days after sealing a free trade agreement with the European Union, the British government warned businesses Monday to get ready for disruptions and “bumpy moments” when the new rules take effect on Thursday night.
World Dec 28 Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison Loujain al-Hathloul has already been in pre-trial detention and has endured several stretches of solitary confinement.
Nation Dec 28 Lori Loughlin released after 2 months in prison for college admissions scam “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college.
Politics Dec 28 Schumer expected to raise $2,000 stimulus checks before Senate Schumer said he would offer Trump’s proposal for $2,000 checks for a vote in Senate — putting Republicans on the spot.
Politics Dec 28 Trump signs massive pandemic relief package after criticizing deal President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal.