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The top destination for Biden during his first year in office? Pennsylvania
Biden traveled there seven times since taking office, more than any other president in recent history.
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U.S. children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children 17 and under were admitted per day to hospitals with the coronavirus, a 58% increase from the week before.
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Americans fume as the pandemic scrambles New Year’s Eve celebrations again
Skyrocketing COVID-19 case rates have caused officials In New York City and elsewhere to scale back their New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Delta’s CEO asked the CDC for a 5-day isolation. Some flight attendants feel at risk
Some workers are concerned about new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that shortens the isolation period for COVID-19 cases.
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New COVID-19 cases in U.S. soar to highest levels on record
The fast-spreading mutant version of the virus has cast a pall over Christmas and New Year's, forcing communities to scale back or call off their festivities.
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Decades of DOD efforts fail to stamp out bias, extremism
An AP investigation found that despite new Department of Defense guidelines on extremism, racism and discrimination remain an ongoing concern in the military.
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‘The guy from Searchlight’: Former Senate leader Harry Reid is dead at 82
Born into poverty in Searchlight, Nev., the one-time amateur boxer served in Congress for 34 years — first in the House and, later, for three decades in the Senate.
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John Madden, Hall of Fame NFL coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
Madden's exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades.
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Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law
The NDAA authorizes a 5% increase in military spending over last year, and is the product of intense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
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Fauci: U.S. should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel.
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Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the U.S., long lines continued at COVID testing sites.
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Federal program offers cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs, but many don’t apply
Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can apply for reimbursement from the federal government for up to $9,000 to cover the cost of funeral expenses.
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New easy-to-use COVID-19 pills come with a catch
Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home. But that convenience comes with a catch.
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Bidens mark Christmas with holiday calls to service members
President Joe Biden marked his first Christmas in office by making calls to military service members stationed around the world, offering them holiday wishes and gratitude.
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