Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for a special six-month sign-up opportunity that will go through Aug. 15.
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Israel, Hamas escalate heavy fighting with no end in sight
Five Israelis, including three women and a child, were killed by rocket fire Tuesday and early Wednesday, and dozens were wounded. The death toll in Gaza rose to 35 Palestinians, including 10 children.
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AGs urge Facebook to drop ‘Instagram for kids’ proposal
Attorneys general from across the U.S. have written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging him to drop company plans for a version of Instagram for children under 13.
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McConnell poised for starring role in voting bill fight
Republican Mitch McConnell is taking a starring role in the fight against a Democratic elections bill.
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Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people
Federal health officials say discrimination based on sex includes gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Hamas launches new attack on Israel after clashes in Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Hamas militant group of crossing a ‘red line’ with its rocket attack on Jerusalem and promised a tough response.
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Maine Republicans push for 5-year ban on mandatory COVID-19 shots
Republican lawmakers based their proposal in part on the theory that coronavirus vaccines cause reproductive harm, despite no evidence that the theory has any merit.
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Dracula’s castle proves an ideal setting for COVID-19 jabs
At Dracula’s castle in picturesque Transylvania, Romanian doctors are offering a jab in the arm instead of a stake through the heart.
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Texas House passes bill restricting voting rights, despite no evidence of problems
From Florida to Georgia, Iowa and now Texas, Republican lawmakers have used unsubstantiated claims by former President Donald Trump and his allies to justify new voting restrictions.
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India’s modeling suggest COVID cases could peak in coming days
India reported a record 414,188 new infections and 3,915 deaths on Friday, with experts saying that the reported figures likely underplay the real toll.