The $280 billion bill is headed for likely final passage in the Senate later this week. The House is also expected to take up the package this week.
Carol Semple
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Man admits to Jan. 6 attacks on police, AP photographer
Federal guidelines recommend a sentence between about 3 and 4 years behind bars for the Pennsylvania man.
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Breaching humpback whale lands on boat off Massachusetts: Video
They are popular with whale watchers because of their acrobatic displays – including spectacular breachings.
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Rents spike as big-pocketed investors buy mobile home parks
The purchases – and the ensuing rent increases – are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes – despite the name – cannot be moved easily or cheaply.
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‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, and was best known for playing gangsters.
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Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
Despite conflicting signs, for now the Federal Reserve is focused squarely on its inflation fight, and this week it’s set to announce another hefty hike in its benchmark interest rate.
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Russia bluntly says it wants to end Ukraine’s ‘unacceptable regime’
Russia’s top diplomat’s comments follow his warning last week that Russia plans to retain control over broader areas beyond eastern Ukraine, including regions in the south, and will make more gains elsewhere.
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Pope apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada
The long-awaited apology opened Pope Francis’ weeklong ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada.
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Russia’s Gazprom to cut gas flow to Europe to 20% of capacity
Concerns are rising about a possible recession if Europe does not save enough gas and rationing is required to get through the cold months.
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Indigenous Canadians wary, hopeful as pope prepares apology
Pope Francis will visit Monday to apologize for abuses in a system designed to sever Native children from their tribal, family and religious bonds.