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Kelly Loeffler (left) and Mary Brock, co-owners of the Atlanta Dream WNBA team, cheer from their courtside seats at a game in 2011. Loeffler was appointed to fill a soon-to-be vacant U.S. Senate seat representing Georgia.

Against Trump's Wishes, Georgia Gov. Appoints Kelly Loeffler To Fill Senate Seat

Loeffler is the CEO of the financial platform Bakkt, as well as co-owner of the WNBA franchise the Atlanta Dream. The president reportedly wanted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to appoint someone else.

The ocean (right) and the lagoon (left) are separated by a thin strip of land in Funafuti, Tuvalu. The small South Pacific island nation is striving to mitigate the effects of climate change. Tuvalu's 11,000 inhabitants see effects such as rising sea levels in their daily life.

'We Need Support': Pacific Islands Seek Help And Unity To Fight Climate Change

They are urging the international community for more resources to help manage climate change and calling for larger countries to cut their carbon emissions.

Tai Shani, Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock and Oscar Murillo pose for photographs after their names were announced as joint winners of the 2019 Turner Prize.

All For One And One For Four: Turner Prize Finalists Decide To Split Honor

The award is typically given to just one visual artist born or based in the U.K. But this year, its four politically committed finalists asked to make a "collective statement" — and got their wish.

About 90% of households — approximately 165 million — will benefit from direct payments, according to the Tax Policy Center.

Show Me The Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming

Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.

"If we want to get back to a more normal existence, we need to give states the tools they need to contain the virus," Andy Slavitt, a former director of Medicare and Medicaid in the Obama administration, told NPR.

Ex-Officials Call For $46 Billion For Tracing, Isolating In Next Coronavirus Package

Leading former federal health officials Andy Slavitt and Scott Gottlieb are leading a call for $46 billion for specific measures in a next coronavirus aid package to safely reopen the economy.

Robert Marbut has been tapped to lead the federal office on homelessness. Marbut is seen here in 2011 in a shelter in Clearwater, Fla.

White House Names Controversial Pick To Head Homelessness Office

Advocates for the homeless worry that Robert Marbut, a consultant who has been hired by many cities, will roll back the successes of arranging housing for the homeless.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Kentucky's Federal Delegation Mixed On Trump's Assassination Of Iranian General

Kentucky's congressmen and senators provided mixed reactions to the assassination of Iran's powerful military leader Qassem Soleimani during a U.S....

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg speaks to supporters and staff Wednesday after suspending his Democratic presidential campaign.

Mike Bloomberg Suspends His Presidential Campaign And Endorses Joe Biden

After a disappointing Super Tuesday, the billionaire former mayor of New York City announced he is suspending his campaign.

Theater Critic Jackie Demaline Dies At 68

Let me tell you about my friend Jackie. She taught us how to live a totally joyful life, and she taught us how to die. Jackie Demaline, former...

'Kiki Challenge' Inspires 2 Farmers To Dance Awesomely With Oxen In The Mud

One look at this video and you'll know why Trevor Noah said they "won" the Kiki challenge.

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