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(CNN) The US crossed yet another terrible milestone on Monday: 300,000 deaths from COVID. But in two ways Monday was the best day of 2020 for Americans:
The vaccine arrived. The first needles went into American arms in multiple hospitals, with more to come.
Constitutional democracy worked. Electoral College votes were peaceably cast in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, affirming Joe Biden s victory despite President Donald Trump s best efforts to overturn the results.
For all the antiquated weirdness of the baroque US Electoral College system, it was reassuring to see the process play out Monday with electors carrying out the will of the people, though there were unusual circumstances. Nevada conducted its vote virtually because of Covid. Arizona held its count at an undisclosed location, fearing violence. Other states shuttled electors in side entrances.
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Published December 15, 2020
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Production on popular Netflix series The Witcher has resumed without its lead star
Henry Cavill as he is reportedly recovering from an injury sustained on-set, Deadline reveals.
The publication describes the injury as a “minor leg muscle injury” that occurred during filming at Arborfield Studios, west of London.
The actor is expected to sit out filming for a while as production on season 2 of the Netflix fantasy series continues.
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