Trump remains out of public sight, refusing to concede; Biden talks COVID stimulus with Pelosi, Schumer in first post-election call with Dem leaders; Dr. Gupta: COVID surge “humanitarian disaster”; 14

Some Republicans begin to recognize Biden as President-elect; Record 144,000 new cases in one day in U.S.; Sources: Trump children split on post-election approach; Biden moves forward with transition without help from Trump admin; President-elect Biden names Ron Klain as his WH Chief of Staff; Pope Francis congratulates Biden in phone call; President-elect Biden blocked from getting intel briefings; Bernie Sanders says he would accept Labor Secretary if Biden asks; Biden transition aide clarifies: 4-6 week lockdowns is “not in line” with Biden’s view; McCarthy: Biden doesn’t need access to intel right now; Dr Fauci doubts COVID will ever be eradicated even with vaccine; Record 65K Americans hospitalized with COVID; Karl Rove: Trump lawsuits won’t change election outcome; Some Trump advisers say no chance legal challenges will succeed; Airlines adding more flights ahead of holiday rush; NJ Health Dept: At least five COVID-19 outbreaks linked to Halloween parties;

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