Biden rescinding the 1776 Commission doesn’t end the fight over history
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed a stack of executive orders, doing everything from rescinding the Muslim travel ban to…
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Now America can inspire the world again
The January 6 storming of the US Capitol shocked millions of people outside America to the core. When watching the sickening pictures of the…
Continue ReadingFormer Marine accused of assaulting officers during Capitol riot told FBI he ‘got caught up in the moment’
A former US Marine charged with assaulting officers during the Capitol riot told FBI investigators that he got “caught up in the moment.”…
Continue ReadingOwner of Ben and Jerry’s: We’ll ensure every worker in our supply chain gets a living wage
Unilever has promised that every worker who provides it with goods and services will earn a living wage by 2030 even if it costs the company more.…
Continue ReadingBiden calls for racial justice in inaugural speech as civil rights leaders demand action
President Joe Biden called for racial justice and unity in America on Wednesday, acknowledging that the nation has been deeply divided by political…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea’s ‘dark’ fishing fleet went quiet in 2020, likely pressuring the country’s imperiled food supply
The number of North Korean ships in the country’s “dark fleet” fishing for squid plummeted in 2020, new data shows, depriving the…
Continue ReadingTrump-appointed head of Global Media agency resigns at Biden’s request
Michael Pack, the controversial Trump-appointed CEO of the US Agency for Global Media, resigned on Wednesday after a request from the Biden…
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Amazon to Biden: Prioritize our workers for the vaccine
Amazon wasted no time to reach out to newly installed US President Joe Biden about prioritizing its essential workers in his administration’s…
Continue ReadingGOP senator clears way for first Biden Cabinet vote after lifting hold
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas cleared the way for the Senate to vote on the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s director of national…
Continue Reading3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of the Senate
Vice President Kamala Harris formally swore in three new, barrier-breaking Democratic senators on Wednesday afternoon following her own inauguration,…
Continue ReadingObama and Harris share fist bump at inauguration in historic moment
Barack Obama greeted Kamala Harris with a fist bump at the inauguration on Wednesday, a gesture that carried symbolic weight as the history-making…
Continue ReadingCotton wants answer from Haines before agreeing to quick confirmation vote
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas is waiting for an answer from President Joe Biden’s director of national intelligence nominee Avril…
Continue ReadingBiden extends student loan payment deferrals until October
President Joe Biden is directing the Department of Education Wednesday to extend the suspension of federal student loan payments and interest.…
Continue ReadingParis climate accord: Biden announces US will rejoin landmark agreement
Hours after he was sworn in, President Joe Biden announced the US plans to reenter the Paris climate accord, the landmark international agreement…
Continue ReadingWorld leaders welcome Biden with praise, pleas, and parting shots at Trump
Joe Biden was sworn in Wednesday as the 46th United States President, taking the reins of a country in crisis. But his task on the global stage will…
Continue ReadingFact check: True to form, Trump makes multiple false claims in his final comments in office
President Donald Trump made false claims from the first hours of his term to the last. Trump repeated some of his favorite falsehoods in both his…
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Biden arrives at the White House
Joe Biden took a brief walk along the inaugural parade route Wednesday before entering the White House for the first time as the 46th President of…
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An inauguration like none other: Notable moments of a momentous day
President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday looked a bit different from past ceremonies ushering in a new administration. There is, after…
Continue ReadingBiden addresses nation’s information crisis: We must ‘defeat the lies’
In a sharp break with his predecessor, President Joe Biden vowed during his inaugural address Wednesday to tackle the information crisis plaguing…
Continue ReadingBiden names acting agency heads as his Cabinet nominees remain unconfirmed
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a slate of acting agency heads after taking office without a single one of his Cabinet nominees in place…
Continue ReadingThe Howard University marching band escorted Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House
Howard University’s marching band has taken part in presidential inaugurations before. But during Wednesday’s inaugural parade, they…
Continue ReadingTrump leaves office with a good — but not historically great — stock market record
The stock market has been one of President Donald Trump’s favorite metrics for how the nation is doing. The awkward part: The market…
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Did that just really happen?
CNN Opinion contributors react to the most memorable moments of Inauguration Day. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own. SE Cupp:…
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration has an Easter egg for IT pros on the White House website
The White House website has a special message for IT folks who know where to look — and it could lead to a job with the government. The Biden…
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An amazing thing just happened
CNN Opinion contributors react to the most memorable moments of Inauguration Day. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own. Jill…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris was escorted to the ceremony by the Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from Senate
Eugene Goodman has been hailed as a hero ever since he lured rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.…
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Biden targets Trump’s legacy with first-day executive actions
President-elect Joe Biden plans to take 17 executive actions during his first hours in office Wednesday, moving faster and…
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Biden promises to be ‘a president for all Americans’
President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States Wednesday, ushering in a new era of calm and comity to Washington after…
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Biden speech draws high praise across media — even on Fox News
Before Joe Biden was sworn in, voices across the TV spectrum could not possibly set the bar for his inaugural address any higher.…
Continue ReadingMichael Douglas meets newborn grandson for the first time
Michael Douglas is a proud grandpa. The actor shared a photo of himself meeting his newborn grandson on Tuesday. “First time I’ve seen my…
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A big infrastructure spending bill might finally be in the cards
Joe Biden is now President and Democrats have gained a slim majority in the Senate along with the party’s control of the House. Does that mean…
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Biden’s stirring call to end ‘uncivil war’
CNN Opinion contributors react to the most memorable moments of Inauguration Day. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own. Jill…
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Biden pledges America will ‘engage with the world once again’
US President Joe Biden will rightly spend his first days in office addressing the myriad domestic crises that he has inherited from his predecessor,…
Continue Reading3 dead, several injured in Madrid as explosion rocks Spanish capital
At least three people were killed and eight injured Wednesday in an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak in the heart of the Spanish capital,…
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Arizona dispensaries begin applying to sell recreational marijuana
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Arizonans are one step closer to buying legal recreational…
Continue ReadingTrump’s lonely exit
In one last divisive spectacle before exiting the Oval Office, President Donald J. Trump became the first chief executive in modern US history to…
Continue ReadingTight security at capitols across the country as Joe Biden is inaugurated
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country are under tight security as President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated on…
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Biden was sworn in on a storied 19th century family Bible
President Joe Biden was sworn in on a 19th century family Bible on Wednesday, continuing his longtime tradition of using the heirloom during his…
Continue ReadingTencent is the latest tech giant to team up with carmaker Geely
Chinese automaker Geely has just announced another big tie-up in its quest to build the cars of the future. The country’s largest privately…
Continue ReadingSamsung heir’s prison sentence casts a shadow on South Korea’s tech titan
The man who calls the shots at Samsung was just sent to prison for the second time in less than five years. Even if the South Korean tech giant can…
Continue ReadingBiden becomes @POTUS: How the social media transition of power unfolded
As Joe Biden was sworn in as the president of the United States, another transition of power took place on social media. On Wednesday, Biden and his…
Continue ReadingTrump is handing Biden a booming stock market
Optimism about the end of the pandemic and support from governments and central banks have rescued the Trump stock market. Now, investors will see if…
Continue ReadingHere’s how much Trump’s presidential pension is worth — if he keeps it
As of noon today, Donald Trump is entitled to an annual pension of $221,400 and perks worth far more than that. It’s possible — but not…
Continue ReadingMarijuana abuse by youth with mood disorders linked to suicide attempts, self-harm and death, study finds
Heavy use of marijuana by teens and young adults with mood disorders — such as depression and bipolar disorder — is linked to an…
Continue Reading43 people drown after migrant boat capsizes in the Mediterranean
Forty-three people died and 10 were rescued after a boat carrying West African migrants capsized off the Libyan coast on Tuesday, the International…
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Women and girls are wearing pearls and Converse to honor Vice President Harris
Wednesday’s inauguration is chock-full of sobering firsts. It’s beset by the Covid-19 pandemic, threats of violence and the…
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Biden sworn in as 46th president
President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States Wednesday, ushering in a new era of calm and comity to Washington after…
Continue ReadingWhat a difference a year makes, with 2020 ‘the best of my career so far’ for Tyrrell Hatton
Although the freakish past 12 months has led to tragedy for many and huge disruption to the sporting calendar, golfer Tyrrell Hatton will look back…
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The powerful duality of Kamala Harris’ ascent
Two weeks after a deadly insurrection put on display the White outrage that threatens the country’s multiracial democracy, a dramatically…
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WNBA team Atlanta Dream, co-owned by Kelly Loeffler, is close to being sold, league says
The sale of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream — co-owned by outgoing US Sen. Kelly Loeffler — is close to being finalized, a league…
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