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Biden unveils smaller spending framework, asks Democrats for votes
The revised package has lost some of the Democrats’ top priorities as the president’s ambitions make way for the political realities of the narrowly divided Congress.
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Biden urges bill over ‘finish line’ as Dems eye new surtax
Tempers flared after a billionaires’ tax and a paid family leave program fell out of the Democrats’ sweeping bill, because Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia objected.
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United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker
The U.S.' special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights, Jessica Stern, called the moves historic and celebratory.
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Second NCAA gender equity report shows spending disparities
The report includes a series of recommendations to improve the gap among all sports tournaments, going beyond the first set of recommendations.
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4 takeaways from the Senate child safety hearing with YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chaired the hearing, said being distinct from Facebook isn't enough to cut it for the three tech giants.
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The Biden administration taps a top Republican official to lead election security
Kim Wyman vigorously pushed back against President Trump's unfounded claims of voter fraud and is widely seen as a mail-in ballot and security expert.
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COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms
Despite falling case numbers, there are some troubling indicators, including the onset of cold weather, which sends people indoors, where the virus can more easily spread.
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Explainer: What the metaverse is and how it will work
Essentially, it’s a world of endless, interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play.
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Braves vs Astros: A World Series 6 decades in the making
When Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves meet Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, it will be a World Series that's been six decades in the making.
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Disruptions to schooling fall hardest on vulnerable students
Those include families without transportation, people with limited income or other financial hardship, people who don’t speak English, and children with special needs.
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Again and again. Women’s pro soccer players are just the latest to deal with abuse
The NWSL is reeling from a scandal involving multiple coaches and it's refocused attention on a familiar problem: female athletes experiencing abuse.
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Biden to meet Pope Francis amid some rifts with US bishops
Biden is facing strong opposition from many U.S. Catholic bishops over his stances on abortion and LGBTQ rights.
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