The effort, which would finance steps like vaccines, treatments and tests, comes as President Biden and other Democrats have warned the government is running out of money to counter the pandemic.
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Trump’s eight-hour gap: Minute-by-minute during Jan. 6 riot
Piecing together the activities of the defeated president on that day in 2021 has proved to be no easy task.
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Ukraine refugees encouraged to find jobs as war exodus slows
The U.N. refugee agency says the daily number of arrivals recorded by the countries that border Ukraine dropped below 40,000 on Wednesday, the fewest since Russian troops invaded five weeks ago.
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As Russia sees tech brain drain, other nations hope to gain
Russian technology workers are fleeing the country by the tens of thousands as the economy goes into a tailspin under pressure from international sanctions.
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Stocks end lower, ending market’s worst quarter in two years
Wall Street’s downbeat finish to March comes as investors try to navigate the market risks amid surging inflation and geopolitical instability.
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Got a dime? Businesses seek U.S. Treasury’s help with coin shortage
A group of trade associations that represent individual businesses including banks, retail outlets, truck stops, grocery stores and more wants assistance convincing Americans to get coins back in circulation.
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CIA Director William Burns tests positive for COVID-19
Burns is experiencing mild symptoms and working from home, the espionage agency says.
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Native Hawaiian hula teacher will appear on U.S. quarters
The late Edith Kanaka’ole is among five notable women who will be featured on the coins next year, the U.S. Mint announces.
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Seven injured in Arkansas tornado as storms move into Deep South
A warehouse roof collapsed as the storms moved through Southaven, Miss., near Memphis, police said.
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Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slapping Rock
The academy’s board of governors met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the actor for violations against the group’s standards of conduct.