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Biden salutes troops as ‘spine of America’ on Veterans Day
“There’s nothing low risk or low cost about war for the women and men who fight it,” said Biden.
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Evictions rising even as rental help from Congress reaches millions of people
It's not the tsunami of evictions some feared, but eviction filings are rising sharply in many cities. Meanwhile, $47 billion from Congress to help is reaching more renters.
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Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who’ve served. Here’s how they differ
The two federal holidays recognize members of the U.S. military, but have their origins in two different wars and were created to celebrate different segments of the veterans
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Energy Secretary Granholm, visiting Philly, touts infrastructure bill and expected job creation
In Kensington, Granholm said some of the new $3.5B in funds for weatherization will likely go to the Energy Coordinating Agency.
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U.S. food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
U.S. food banks dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge – surging food prices and supply chain issues.
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Judge refuses Trump request to block Jan. 6 records
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says President Joe Biden is “best positioned” to determine whether to waive executive privilege on documents sought by the House.
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House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 former White House aides
The subpoenas issued Tuesday include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
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General Electric to split into 3 public companies
General Electric is splitting itself into three public companies that concentrate on aviation, health care and energy.
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A secret tape made after Columbine shows the NRA’s evolution on school shootings
Just after the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, NRA leaders agonized over what to do. NPR obtained recordings of the calls.
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What Dr. Fauci sees coming for the pandemic this winter
The country's top infectious disease doctor says he is looking for "a level of control" over COVID-19 such that it is less disruptive to society.
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Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids
About 28 million kids ages 5 to 11 are newly eligible for shots now that the Pfizer vaccine is approved for the age group.
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This is what the world looks like if we pass the crucial 1.5-degree climate threshold
Despite new pledges to cut emissions, the world is not on track to hit a key climate change target. Scientists warn a planet hotter than that will look very different.
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Astroworld Festival joins a list of historical concert tragedies
The deaths at Astroworld Festival call to mind other rare incidents at concerts and festivals in which crowding or other factors contributed to dangerous conditions.
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