Biden to name nominees to lead two key immigration agencies
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus to serve as commissioner of US Customs and Border…
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Major Biden to get training after two biting incidents
President Joe Biden’s German shepherd, Major, will receive training after two biting incidents involving workers at the White House, according…
Continue ReadingTottenham star Son Heung-Min racially abused online after Premier League defeat
Tottenham Hotspur has condemned the “abhorrent” online abuse directed at star player Son Heung-Min after the side’s 3-1 Premier…
Continue ReadingPowell tells ’60 Minutes’ that US economy is at an ‘inflection point’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US economy is at an “inflection point,” and that growth and job creation is poised to…
Continue ReadingMastercard launches carbon calculator in its latest attempt to go green
Mastercard wants consumers to understand how much their spending habits are contributing to carbon emissions and global warming. The credit card…
Continue ReadingMinnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the police killing of a man during a traffic stop
Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The shooting…
Continue ReadingChet Hanks releases risqué ‘White Boy Summer’ teaser video
If there’s one thing Chet Hanks has mastered, it’s the art of causing a stir. Weeks after courting controversy with his new “White…
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California wildfires. Hurricanes on the coast. Is anywhere safe from the climate crisis?
Tracy thought she’d built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that…
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As people flee climate change on the coasts, this Midwest city is trying to become a safe haven
Tracy thought she’d built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that…
Continue ReadingA Black family’s beach property in California was taken during the Jim Crow era. The county is now giving it back, and it’s worth millions
A century ago, a Black couple owned a beach resort in Manhattan Beach — a Southern California town known for its scenic expanse. An inviting…
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Prince Harry reported to have landed in the UK ahead of Philip’s funeral
Prince Harry has flown back to the United Kingdom from his home in the US on Sunday ahead of the Duke Of Edinburgh’s funeral, several British…
Continue ReadingSmall investors are taking an unexpected break. Here’s why
After a raucous start to the year, Wall Street expected non-professional traders to pump chunks of their $1,400 stimulus checks into the stock…
Continue ReadingCalifornia struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults
Dr. Jerry Abraham is determined to ensure California’s most vulnerable communities have access to the Covid-19 vaccine. Abraham has spent the…
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Israeli army chief appears to hint at possible role in Iran nuclear site incident
Israel’s army chief has appeared to hint at possible Israeli involvement in an incident at the Natanz nuclear site in Iran, which was described…
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Minnesota National Guard deployed after protests over a man’s death following a police shooting during a traffic stop
Protesters gathered Sunday evening and marched toward the police department, leading to what the city’s mayor described as “growing civil…
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5 things to know for April 12: Coronavirus, Congress, police violence, Iran, United Arab Emirates
Cruise lines are already betting big on a rebound, even though the CDC has yet to give the go-ahead for ships to sail to and from US ports.…
Continue ReadingHuge Trump-era and pandemic immigrant visa backlog poses challenge for Biden
Even though President Joe Biden has moved to reverse many of his predecessor’s anti-immigration policies, the consequences of those restrictive…
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Trump tightens grip on GOP while Biden bets on expanding federal power
Prominent Republicans rededicated themselves to Donald Trump’s creed of grievance, lies and demagoguery this weekend as President Joe Biden…
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Cruise lines are already betting big on a rebound, even though the CDC has yet to give the go-ahead for ships to sail to and from US ports.…
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Minnesota National Guard deployed after crowds protest death of Daunte Wright in officer-involved shooting
The Minnesota National Guard was deployed overnight to the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center after crowds protested the death of a man in an…
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