J&J vaccine pause prompts a needed discussion of women’s health
When I heard the news that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending…
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Biden opposes defunding the police. Here’s what that means
President Joe Biden said at a CNN town hall on Tuesday that he remains opposed to calls for “defunding the police” — a rallying cry…
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Obama praises Biden’s ‘bold leadership’ on Afghanistan withdrawal
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised President Joe Biden’s “bold leadership” for his decision to withdraw US troops…
Continue ReadingBiden admin intends to move forward with $23B UAE weapons sales
The Biden administration intends to move forward with $23 billion in proposed arms sales to the United Arab Emirates even as it continues its review…
Continue ReadingHouse committee votes to approve bill that would grant DC statehood
The House Oversight and Reform Committee voted on Wednesday to approve a bill that would grant statehood to Washington, DC, a Democratic priority…
Continue ReadingFormer ‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood: ‘I’m gay’
Colton Underwood told Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” that he is gay in an interview that aired Wednesday morning. “This…
Continue ReadingBiden announces troops will leave Afghanistan by September 11
President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally announced his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, the 20th…
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Biden announces troops will leave Afghanistan in September
President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally announced his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, the 20th…
Continue ReadingDOJ nominee Kristen Clarke defends record to senators as supporters say civil rights chief is badly needed
Kristen Clarke, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, defended her record against some…
Continue ReadingJudges are split on how seriously to take John Roberts’ abortion opinion
Almost a year after Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the Supreme Court’s liberals to cast the determinative vote to block a Louisiana…
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Biden prepares to leave America’s longest war
It’s an image President Joe Biden kept returning to: the sight of helicopters evacuating Americans from Saigon during the last major battle of…
Continue ReadingProsecutors won’t pursue charges in shooting death of Ashli Babbitt during Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors in Washington, DC, will not pursue criminal charges against the US Capitol Police officer involved in the shooting death of Ashli…
Continue ReadingCDC advisers will meet today about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what experts and state leaders say about the pause
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson &…
Continue ReadingJustice Democrats-backed activist Rana Abdelhamid challenges Rep. Carolyn Maloney in New York
Activist and nonprofit founder Rana Abdelhamid on Wednesday launched a Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Carolyn Maloney in New York’s 12th…
Continue ReadingOath Keepers likely stashed weapons at a Comfort Inn prior to Capitol riot, prosecutors say
Members of the Oath Keepers paramilitary group likely stored weapons at a hotel in Arlington, Virginia, as part of their plan to have an armed…
Continue ReadingLatest ‘Fast & Furious’ film ‘F9’ drops new trailer
The ninth installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise has a new release date set for June 25. A new trailer for the upcoming film,…
Continue ReadingThe greatest stunt yet from ‘Fast & Furious’: Saving movie theaters
The Fast & Furious series has pulled off a lot of stunts during its 20 year run. In “Furious 7,” Dwayne “The Rock”…
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Coinbase goes public with a $100 billion valuation — and it’s probably heading higher
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global finally went public Wednesday afternoon at a valuation of nearly $100 billion, as the company takes advantage…
Continue ReadingSchumer praises Biden’s ‘careful and thought-out plan’ for Afghanistan
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday praised President Joe Biden’s plan to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, calling it a…
Continue ReadingDollar General will hire 20,000 workers
Dollar General plans to hire 20,000 workers this spring as the discount chain continues its expansion during the…
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