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American life expectancy dropped by a full year in the first half of 2020
The group that suffered the largest drop in life expectancy was Black men — a decline of 3 years. Hispanic men also saw a large decrease, with a decline of 2.4 years.
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Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms
“There’s really no letup to some of the misery people are feeling across that area,” said Bob Oravec, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service, referring to Texas.
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Executioners sanitized accounts of deaths in federal cases
An AP review of court filings shows executioners who put 13 inmates to death during the Trump presidency offered sanitized, incomplete versions of the executions to judges.
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Biden says he wants most K-8 schools open 5 days a week by his first 100 days
The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response.
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COVID-19 vaccine: Don’t miss 2nd dose because of scheduling glitches
Even after getting one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are having trouble getting their second shot. Here's how to maximize the likelihood you'll get both doses.
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Biden extends pandemic help for homeowners, renters wait
The moratorium on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages had been set to expire on March 31.
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Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in deadly Capitol riot
The Washington federal court lawsuit is part of an expected wave of litigation over the riot and is believed to be the first filed by a member of Congress.
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Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal
The Senate verdict Saturday hardly put to rest the debate about the Republican former president’s culpability for the Jan. 6 assault.
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7 GOP Senators voted to convict Trump. Only 1 faces voters next year
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski will face voters in 2022 but her state's new primary and voting system likely means she'll be in less danger of losing her primary.
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2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump
The only president to be impeached twice has once again evaded consequences, though this time as an election loser shunted off the field of play to the jeering section.
5 years ago
On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws
The president used the occasion to call on Congress to strengthen gun laws, including requiring background checks on all gun sales and banning assault weapons.
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‘No regrets’: House managers defend their decision not to call witnesses
Democrats argue that moving forward with witnesses would have prolonged the Senate impeachment trial and wouldn't have convinced additional Republicans to vote to convict.
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Biden on Trump acquittal: ‘The substance of the charge is not in dispute’
Until his comments on Saturday, Biden had remained mostly silent about his predecessor's impeachment.
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Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
The Biden administration's virus response plan calls for opening 100 federally supported vaccination sites by the end of February.
5 years ago
Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after a speedy impeachment trial.
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