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Biden's infrastructure czar urges governors to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators
President Joe Biden's infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu sent letters to all the nation's governors on Tuesday urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.
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Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Jury says it is deadlocked on three counts
The jury tasked with determining the fate of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of failed blood testing startup Theranos in her criminal trial, said that it is unable to come to a unanimous verdict on three of the eleven counts.
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White House investing $1 billion to boost competition in meat-processing industry and lower consumer prices
The White House on Monday announced it would allocate $1 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan to independent meat and poultry producers as part of an effort to boost competition in the meat-processing industry and lower prices for consumers.
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Union vote could trigger 'electronic lockout' of Chicago teachers amid dispute over rising Covid-19 cases
The Chicago Teachers Union is planning to convene an emergency meeting to vote on whether its teachers should move to virtual teaching amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, according to a union official, setting up a potential "electronic lockout" by the school district.
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This woman could topple the French President
As France gears up for a presidential campaign amid a savage fifth coronavirus wave sweeping the country, for the first time in the nation's history, female candidates occupy three of the principal axes of the political spectrum and may hold the key to the nation's future.
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Don't worry, Snoop Dogg; Ben Affleck says people have messed up his last name in worse ways
Ben Affleck has no hard feelings toward Snoop Dogg. The actor on Monday appeared on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and opened up about the rapper's accidental mispronunciation of his name while announcing the Golden Globe nominations last month.
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Eric Adams speaks to supporters during his election victory night party at the Brooklyn Marriott on November 2, in New York City. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
Published on January 3, 2022
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Boosters could make all the difference against Omicron
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A Covid-19 survivor came out of a coma after 65 days. Now she supports vaccinations
After spending two months in a coma due to Covid-19 earlier this year, a California woman is urging people to get vaccinated.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Facebook blocked her account for 24 hours
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Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Announces Job Fair & Business Expo Followed by Black-Tie Awards Dinner Dear Media Colleagues and Friends,
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East End Houston Adds More Than 400 Trees to the Neighborhood
Dozens of Volunteers Joined the Effort to a Greener 2022
The East End Houston community is greener thanks to a massive effort led by the East End District to plant more than 400 trees in the historic neighborhood. Crews of volunteers were mobilized to three sites in the East End area during December, completing the task in less than 24 hours.
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Ryan Reynolds and more pay tribute to Betty White
Betty White is being remembered for her light, humor, charm and friendship. Ryan Reynolds posted a loving tribute to longtime friend and "The Proposal" costar, who died Friday at the age of 99.
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'Crikey! It's the Irwins' Season 4 is the Irwin family's gift to us
Terri Irwin and her children Robert and Bindi are grateful to America. That's because Americans have been so supportive of their conservation work through both the Australian wildfires and the more recent global pandemic.
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Robert Irwin, Terri Irwin and Bindi Irwin, pictured in 2019, are grateful to America, because Americans have been so supportive of their conservation work through …
Published on January 3, 2022
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Joe Gatto is leaving 'Impractical Jokers' for personal reasons
Comedian Joe Gatto has announced that he will be leaving the popular television series "Impractical Jokers" after nine seasons to focus on fatherhood.
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Alec Baldwin addresses 'Rust' tragedy in New Year's video
In a video looking ahead to 2022, Alec Baldwin reflected on the fatal shooting on the set of his film "Rust."
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Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Launches $2M Grant to HBCU Scholarship Program
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for Black, African and African American students, including those at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
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Patton Oswalt defends his longtime friendship with Dave Chappelle
Patton Oswalt shared a heartfelt letter on social media explaining his longtime friendship with fellow comic Dave Chappelle as controversy over Chappelle's jokes about trans people in his last Netflix special has continued.
