Kobe Bryant crash pilot disoriented in clouds, agency says
NTSB says the pilot of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter likely became disoriented after flying through clouds, violating federal standards.
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Mary Wilson, longest-reigning original Supreme, dies at 76
Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at her home in Navada on Monday at 76 years old.
Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote
Vice President Harris gave the tie breaking vote to approve a budget resolution of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.
Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial
By Eric Tucker, Mary Claire Jalonick and Jill Colvin
Former President Donald Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial, according to an adviser.
Man arrested in killing of 5 children, 1 adult in Oklahoma
One man is arrested after six people, including five young children, were shot to death early Tuesday at a home in Oklahoma.
President Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss virus relief
By Aamer Madhani
President Biden is set to meet Monday with GOP lawmakers who have proposed spending about one-third of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill.
Biden to reopen ‘Obamacare’ markets for COVID-19 relief
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
President Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage.
1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado in Alabama
Authorities say one person is dead after a tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham on Monday night.
IRS: Tax filing season will start February 12
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business
Due to the pandemic, the IRS on Friday said it would begin accepting federal tax returns on February 12 this year.
President Trump promises ‘orderly transition’ on Jan. 20
President Trump says there “will be an orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
