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Democrats Worry Special Counsel John Durham Will Tie Biden’s Hands, ‘Settle Old Scores’ on Russia  Newsweek Disputing Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud  The Associated Press William Barr says there is no evidence of widespread fraud in presidential election  CNN John Yoo:

The United Nations’ humanitarian agency announced the agreement Wednesday. Since fighting began in the disputed region roughly a month ago, tens of thousands of residents have fled for Sudan. (Image credit: Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images)

The United Nations’ humanitarian agency announced the agreement Wednesday. Since fighting began in the disputed region roughly a month ago, tens of thousands of residents have fled for Sudan. (Image credit: Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images)

Jewish groups hail ‘significant step forward’ as Council of the European Union adopts conclusions, which also call for ‘news ways to remember the Holocaust in a meaningful way’

Blue and White says it will put the proposal, one of several the party is pushing as coalition appears poised to collapse, to a vote next week instead

A federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on Dec. 31. Kathryn Leifheit of UCLA says new data suggest evictions are linked to increases in coronavirus cases and deaths. (Image credit: Steven Senne/AP)

Democrats in the House and Senate will introduce a joint resolution Wednesday aimed at amending the 13th Amendment.

Presidential Transition News: Live Updates  The New York Times Rep. Mike Kelly asks Supreme Court to nullify Biden win over Trump in Pennsylvania as he challenges mail-in ballot rule  CNBC Trump talks of ‘another four years’ during White House Christmas reception  CNN Mellman:

President Vladimir Putin told health officials Wednesday to start widespread vaccinations next week, adding that Russia has produced close to two million doses of its Sputnik V vaccine. The announcement came on the day Britain approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for

Investigators have discovered 17 mass graves containing bodies of some of the 3,000 Yazidis killed by ISIS. For survivors, a grave with remains of older and pregnant women prompts a special anguish. (Image credit: Andrea DiCenzo for NPR)