Army confirms thousands of National Guard troops will remain in Washington into March
More than 5,000 National Guard troops will remain in Washington through mid-March to provide security amid concerns over potential unrest in the…
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Puerto Rico declares a state of emergency due to gender-based violence
Puerto Rico is declaring a state of emergency over gender-based violence, delivering on a demand made by activists in recent years after a wave of…
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Winter storms dump on Flagstaff
A series of recent winter storms have dropped more precipitation on Flagstaff than the city saw during last summer’s entire monsoon…
Continue ReadingBiden signs executive order aimed at strengthening American manufacturing
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at boosting American manufacturing, setting in motion a process to fulfill his campaign…
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs as volatility grips Wall Street
It was a volatile day on Wall Street, where stocks suddenly tumbled mid-morning before bouncing back. Investors have a lot on their minds: President…
Continue ReadingWhite House recommits to getting Harriet Tubman on $20 bill after Trump delay
The Biden administration says it is “exploring ways to speed up” release of $20 bills featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman after the…
Continue ReadingJustice Department watchdog investigating possible attempt to overturn election results
The Justice Department’s internal watchdog will investigate whether any department official sought to have the department overturn President…
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Neighborhood cleanup schedule for 2021
The pickup is only open for city…
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Senate Republicans just took 2 big hits to their 2022 chances
Just days into their newfound status as the minority party, Senate Republicans suffered two body blows that could badly complicate their chances of…
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China’s President Xi Jinping pushes global cooperation, saying ‘arrogant isolation will always fail’
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a return to multilateralism, with leaders working together to put the global economy back on track, in…
Continue ReadingBiden replaces controversial White House physician
President Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingStimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming from Washington — and what might be coming soon
There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all…
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GOP Sen. Rob Portman won’t run for reelection, saying it’s difficult to ‘break through the partisan gridlock’
Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he will not run for reelection after his current term in office ends in 2022, saying in a…
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Indianapolis police have arrested a minor in connection with the fatal shooting of 5 people, including a pregnant woman
Indianapolis Metro Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of five people and an unborn child, police said Monday.…
Continue ReadingOhio lawmaker who asked racist question about Black hygiene tapped to lead state health panel
A GOP Ohio lawmaker who asked a racist question last year about whether “the colored population” was contracting Covid-19 at higher rates…
Continue Reading AMC’s CEO believes his movie theaters will survive through 2021
Adam Aron is in a surprisingly good mood for a CEO of a struggling theater chain that recently said it might not make it through the winter. But the…
Continue ReadingBiden avoids contentious issues in call with Mexico’s president
When President Joe Biden spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Friday, the most controversial issues complicating the…
Continue ReadingDemocratic congressman to introduce sweeping child abuse prevention bill Monday
Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia will introduce a child abuse prevention bill in the House on Monday, his office told CNN, setting up…
Continue ReadingLeahy, not Roberts, expected to preside over impeachment trial as House to send article to Senate on Monday
The contours of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial are starting to take shape, with the Senate’s longest-serving…
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‘Godzilla vs Kong’ trailer gives first glimpse of epic monster showdown
Hollywood has rocked the internet with a glimpse of a monster new offering — “Godzilla vs Kong.” Movie fans around the world have…
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