1.  Birx to Holiday Travelers: ‘Assume That You Were Exposed’

 CONTAGIOUS 

“If your family traveled, you have to assume that you were exposed and you became infected,” said Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus task force coordinator.

2.  Arizona Certifies Joe Biden’s Victory Over Trump

  DONE IN THE DESERT 

Biden won the state by a margin of 10,457 votes, according to the certified results.

3.  Take an Extra 40% Off at Nordstrom Rack for Cyber Monday

 CYBER MONDAY 2020 

Nordstrom Rack has deals on everything from face masks to denim.

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4.  Trump Whines After Fired Official Dismantles Election Claims

 ‘WE DID IT RIGHT’ 

In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” aired Sunday night, Christopher Krebs calmly picked apart Trump’s continued attempts to sow doubt about the election.

5.  Melania Summons Up Energy to Give a F*ck About Christmas

 HOLIDAYS ARE COMING 

In a video posted to her Twitter account, the first lady can be seen walking around a deserted White House and surveying this year’s decorations.

6.  Save Up to 60% on Best Selling Gear From Backcountry

 CYBER MONDAY 2020 

From cold-weather coats to everything you need to get outside, Backcountry’s sale will have you prepared for winter or your next adventure.

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7.  Russian Secret Service Officer ‘Dies by Suicide’ at Kremlin

 BEHIND THE WALLS 

State news outlet confirms death, but shoots down reports agent was part of Putin’s personal security detail.

8.  Judge Advances Laundering Suit Against Trump Pal Felix Sater

 LATER, SATER 

While the court dismissed charges of fraud and unlawful means conspiracy against Sater, it allowed the suit as a whole to proceed.

9.  Utah Monolith-Hunters Left Behind a Whole Lot of Poop: Feds

 NATURE CALLS 

The Bureau of Land Management complained that “human waste” had been left behind by people seeking the world-famous monument.

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10.  New York Road Runners CEO Out Amid Complaints on Diversity

 HIT THE ROAD 

Michael Capiraso, who has led the organization that puts on the New York City Marathon since 2015, will be leaving on Dec. 31, NYRR annouced Monday.

11.  Rita Ora Apologizes for 30-Person Birthday Bash in Lockdown

  ‘SERIOUS AND INEXCUSABLE’  

“It was a spur of the moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK,” she wrote on her Instagram story.

12.  Trump’s FCC Chair Ajit Pai to Step Down on Inauguration Day

 BYE BYE PAI 

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve at the Federal Communications Commission, including as Chairman of the FCC over the past four years,” Pai said in a statement.

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13.  David Chang Becomes First Celeb to Win Big on ‘Millionaire'

 ‘IT’S SO INSANE’ 

The Momofuku chef made TV history after being given the winning answer by his phone-a-friend, investigative journalist Mina Kimes.

14.  Moderna: No One Who Took Vaccine Developed Severe COVID

 MEDICAL MARVEL 

The U.S. company will now submit that data to regulators for approval, and tens of millions of doses could be ready before the end of the year.

15.  Texas Cops Pull Over Car, Find Dead Girlfriend in the Trunk

 ‘SHE DIDN’T DESERVE THIS’ 

Just days ago, the victim posted a picture of herself with the suspect on a “date night.”

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