1.  DOD Pick Implied Prez Should Declare Martial Law Over ‘Coup’

 ‘NOT A BAD IDEA’ 

Scott O’Grady has repeatedly shared social-media posts with debunked conspiracies that the election was stolen from Trump.

2.  Pastor of Cali Megachurch That Defied Lockdown Dies of COVID

  HOLY MOLY 

The church is in one of the hardest hit counties of a state struggling to contain a vicious winter wave of the virus.

3.  Meet the Smart Kitchen Appliance You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Brava’s countertop oven pairs technology with a chef-powered service to bring out the best in your kitchen.

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4.  Pence to Georgia Republicans: Please, Please Vote

 ‘ALL GOT OUR DOUBTS’ 

Pence went to Georgia Friday, urging Republicans to vote for Perdue and Loeffler in the runoff—while validating their distrust of the election.

5.  Trump Campaign Spent Big at Trump Hotels Before Election

 WHAT ETHICS? 

More than $1 million was spent at the president’s properties in the lead up to the election.

6.  Scouted Gift Pick: Mini Travel Kits from Away

 GIFT PICKS 

These limited-edition sets feature skin care, hand sanitizer, and more all packed into Away’s adorable mini travel cases.

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7.  Judges to Boycott Courthouse That Will Allow Guns Inside

 WELL, THAT BACKFIRED 

The jurists say letting armed civilians into the building is a safety hazard, not a protection.

8.  ‘Delta Dawn,’ Tot Found Dead in River in 1982, Identified

 HALF A MYSTERY SOLVED 

The 18-month-old’s mother, who vanished with her, is still missing.

9.  Pastor Tells MI Church to Catch COVID: ‘Get It Over With’

 PLEASE DON’T DO THIS 

Pastor Bart Spencer later told reporters he and several members of his family had caught COVID-19 and recovered.

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10.  CDC Urges ‘Universal Face Mask Use’—9 Months Into Pandemic

 COVER UP 

In new guidance Friday, the CDC recommends “universal” use of face masks, both inside and outside.

11.  Marine Drug Use So Bad 4K Were Tested for LSD Since Summer

  BAD TRIP 

The 2nd Marine Division has implemented a new strategy for randomly testing service members.

12.  Kenny Loggins Gets Drawn Into Ridiculous Bill Gross Lawsuit

 IT GETS WEIRDER 

A wealthy neighbor is suing the billionaire bond king, claiming he blasted the theme song from “Gilligan’s Island” on repeat as part of a dispute over a glass sculpture.

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13.  Video Shows Maskless, Crowded NY Young Republican Club Gala

 ‘SO BRAVE’ 

Star speaker Sarah Palin pulled out of event ahead of time, but Rep. Matt Gaetz stepped up in her place for the potential superspreader gathering.

14.  CIA Won’t Say if China Really Churning Out Captain Americas

 AVENGERS ASSEMBLE 

The Director of National Intelligence casually claimed that Beijing is carrying out “human testing” on troops to create soldiers with “biologically enhanced capabilities.”

15.  America’s Worst COVID Day, Again: 205,557 Cases, 2,804 Dead

 WORSE AND WORSE 

The nation also set a new record for the number of people currently hospitalized with COVID-19, with 100,667 people receiving treatment.

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