Florida health officials detect the state’s first identified coronavirus variant case.

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Your Friday Briefing

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Corrections: Jan. 1, 2021

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Quotation of the Day: For New York, a Year of Pain and Reflection

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Shhh! In Los Angeles, New Year’s Eve parties are still happening.

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The celebration at Mar-a-Lago doesn’t include President Trump.

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The U.S. reaches 20 million cases.

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In Montreal, there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote.

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Party Hearty

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A man was hospitalized with the virus after attending a controversial ‘Covid conga line’ party in Queens.

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The U.S. reaches 20 million cases.

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Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Toss Election Lawsuit Against Pence

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Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.

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New Year’s Eve in Dakar, Senegal

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Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.

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Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.

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In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

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Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

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For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

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The Morning

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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