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Inauguration day: Why presidents must wait 2 months to start
By Kacey Deamer published
Here's why inauguration day occurs months after an election.
UK coronavirus variant could become dominant US strain by March, CDC says
By Rachael Rettner published
Strict measures will be needed to prevent it from taking over.
How does impeachment work?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Will President Trump be impeached? Here's a look at what impeachment means, how it works and who has been impeached.
What is a coup?
By Mindy Weisberger published
A coup d'état, which translates as "stroke of the state," can be triggered by military actions, the involvement of foreign governments, or popular revolts.
1st wild animal in US infected with SARS-CoV-2 found in Utah
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A wild mink just tested positive.
When will COVID-19 vaccines start to make a difference?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new model projects how case rates, hospitalizations and deaths will fall as COVID-19 vaccinations begin.
COVID-19 may have arrived in US by December 2019
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers studied blood samples from December 2019, and found a small number tested positive for antibodies against the virus.
US tops 10 million coronavirus cases
By Rachael Rettner published
The country's total now stands at just over 10 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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