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U.K. Imposes Harsher Lockdown on London, Citing New Version of Virus

Scientists in Britain say the new variant is spreading faster than previous ones, but does not appear to make people sicker.
The new measures, the most severe since March, will effectively cut off London and its surrounding counties from the rest of England.

Head of U.S. Vaccine Distribution Apologizes to States for Shortfalls

At least 14 states are getting fewer doses than expected. Congressional leaders are working to finalize a $900 billion stimulus deal. Here’s the latest.

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Trump Claims Credit for Vaccines. Some of His Backers Don’t Want Them.

Deep distrust of the government is fueling hesitancy among Republicans, who are more likely than Democrats to resist being inoculated against Covid-19.

A Vice Presidential Vaccination, Followed by Presidential Mask Skepticism

Vice President Mike Pence’s TV event distilled the ways that President Trump and his allies have undermined confidence in the science about the virus.

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At least 128,000 people in the U.S. have received a coronavirus vaccine. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.

In Last Rush, Trump Grants Mining and Energy Firms Access to Public Lands

The outgoing administration is pushing through approval of corporate projects over the opposition of environmental groups and tribal communities.

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Trump Discussed Naming Campaign Lawyer as Special Counsel on Election Fraud

In a meeting, President Trump weighed appointing Sidney Powell, who promoted conspiracy theories about voting machines, to investigate voter fraud.

In Picking a Cabinet, Biden Draws From His Roots

President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet is designed to be an extension of his long-held Democratic Party principles, but with a more progressive focus.

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This Is the Health System That Biden Inherits From Trump

With medical spending down for the first time in decades, gains in care for the poor and vulnerable are under threat.

Pompeo Says Russia Was Behind Cyberattack on U.S.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is the first member of the Trump administration to publicly link the Kremlin to the hacking of dozens of government and private systems.

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No Negativity: How China Censored the Coronavirus News

Thousands of internal directives and reports reveal how Chinese officials stage-managed what appeared online in the early days of the outbreak.

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A Covid-19 Surge and Conspiracy Theories Roil Pakistan

Public suspicion, and the government’s inability to enforce restrictions, are feeding a second wave in a country with a limited social safety net.

The Weekender: 19 Recipes Our Food Staff Cooked on Repeat in 2020

Discover the recipes that got us through the year. Also in this edition: a tribute to John le Carré, photos of a very different holiday season and more.