Also on this day in 2020 the UK reached "a perilous turning point", according to Boris Johnson as he set out a raft of new coronavirus restrictions for England. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
Top photos of the day as selected by the Associated Press.
A look at the entertainers, leaders, athletes, authors and other stars we've lost so far this year:
In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states should be free as of…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Bonnie Hunt, David Coverdale, Joan Jett, Mystikal, Nick Cave, Shari…
52 years ago, Willie Mays joined Babe Ruth in the 600-home run club. Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history.
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