Instead, the administration will accept 30,000 people per month from the four nations for two years and offer the ability to legally work, as long as they come legally, have eligible sponsors and pass vetting and background checks.
Katherine Lee
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Police: Idaho slaying suspect’s DNA found at crime scene
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary in the closely watched case that has grabbed the nation’s attention.
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Putin orders Russian forces to hold 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine
The order follows a proposal by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday.
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In their words: A collection of memories shared by our readers
Readers responded by the dozens with their memories of Maine’s ice storm. Here are a few.
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Southwest Airlines’ meltdown loss could run $500 million to $700 million
Southwest leaders have so far declined to put a price tag on the meltdown while they work to total the damages and process claims for reimbursement.
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House adjourns for 2nd day without a speaker after McCarthy fails to win enough Republican support
It’s the first time in 100 years that a nominee for House speaker could not take the gavel on the first vote.
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An account of Benedict’s papacy to be sealed in his coffin
A one-page account of Benedict’s nearly eight-year papacy will be put into a metal cylinder and placed inside the coffin, along with other items including Vatican coins minted during his reign.
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Rolling Stone hails Aretha Franklin as greatest singer of all time
The list has 200 singers and orders them based on “originality, influence, the depth of an artist’s catalog, and the breadth of their musical legacy.”
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China says nations are imposing COVID travel restrictions for ‘political goals’
The U.S., Japan and some other countries are requiring travelers from China to show a negative test before allowing them to enter, and Taiwan has said it will quarantine positive cases.
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Rep.-elect George Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in
He joined most Republicans in backing Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for speaker.