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Yazidi refugees from Iraq are among those fleeing religious persecution. The Biden administration promises to allow refugees into the U.S. at much higher numbers than the Trump administration did.

Biden Gives New Hope To Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution

Joe Biden intends to admit 125,000 refugees in his first year. Many will be fleeing religious persecution. While highlighting persecution, President Trump cut refugee admissions to 15,000.

Paris' Iconic Shakespeare And Company Bookstore In Trouble Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Famous English-language Paris bookstore Shakespeare and Company has lost nearly 80% of its revenue since the first pandemic shutdown in France. The owner of the shop is pleading for help.

Crime-scene tape surrounds the home of federal Judge Esther Salas in North Brunswick, N.J., on July 20. A gunman shot and killed Salas' 20-year-old son and wounded her husband.

An Attacker Killed A Judge's Son. Now She Wants To Protect Other Families

Last July, a gunman killed Judge Esther Salas's son and wounded her husband. Now, there is bipartisan support for legislation that would shield the information of federal judges and their families.

Some churches at the center of COVID-19 outbreaks have shunned attention or responded with defiance, while others have limited crowd sizes and encouraged congregants to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Some Faith Leaders Defiant, Others Transparent Over COVID-19 Outbreaks

Many faith leaders may believe churches are singled out for blame, but one Baptist pastor in Maine called for safety precautions after members tested positive for the coronavirus.

A sign taped to the floor reads "Thank you for practicing social distancing. Please maintain a minimum of 6 feet from each other" at 99 Ranch Market in Kearny Mesa. Nov. 15, 2020.

California Struggles With How To Enforce Coronavirus Orders

Health inspectors fanned out to 29 businesses across San Diego County, threatening criminal prosecution and $1,000 fines for ignoring orders to avoid indoor activity during the coronavirus pandemic

As healthcare professionals grapple with soaring numbers of COVID-19 sickened people around the country, they're also combatting another quick-spreading and frustrating contagion: misinformation.

COVID-19 Denial Still Rampant In Some Virus Hotspots

Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus are being hampered by the fact that many people don't believe it's real. "It's absolute garbage," said Craig Mann of Flathead County in northwest Montana.

"There's this sense that decisions about the pandemic are being made in cities and kind of imposed on rural spaces," said Kathy Cramer, an expert on the rural-urban divide at the University of Wisconsin.

Biden's Win Shows Rural-Urban Divide Has Grown Since 2016

In the 2020 election, the rural-urban divide sharpened even further from 2016, with Republicans consolidating power in rural America which could help them hold onto the U.S. Senate.

Bourbon Street was a sea of humanity on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans in February. The city will not allow Mardi Gras parades in 2021.

New Orleans Mayor Cancels Mardi Gras Parades In 2021

"With COVID-19 cases increasing around the country, we will have to modify how to observe [Carnival] season," the mayor said. She's asking for alternative ideas from the public.

Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has enrolled in a phase three clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Ohio Republican Sen. Portman Enrolled In COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Portman will participate in a Phase 3 clinical trial for the coronavirus vaccine. He's the first senator to participate in a trial and hopes it will promote safety of vaccines once approved.

In this Oct. 30, 2020, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a COVID-19 testing facility in Valencia, Calif.

Gov. Newsom Imposes New Restrictions To Curb COVID-19

Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is pulling the “emergency brake” on the state’s efforts to reopen its economy as coronavirus cases surge more dramatically than they did during a summer spike. The measures announced Monday will impose more restrictions on businesses across most of the state.

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