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Biden's $1.9 trillion rescue package offers bridge for hard-hit economy

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's proposal to pour $1.9 trillion into a hobbled economy could lay the foundation for a surge in jobs and spending that many economists say is needed to avoid long-term damage from a record-breaking pandemic recession.

Inside Trump’s final days: Aides struggle to contain an angry, isolated president

"We are going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue," President Donald Trump exhorted his screaming supporters before they marched on the U.S. Capitol last week, saying he'd go with them. He did not - and what unfolded was a deadly breach of the citadel of American democracy that has left Trump's world crumbling in the final days of his presidency.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Chinese officials, oil giant over South China Sea 'coercion'

The United States announced sanctions on Chinese state-owned enterprise and military officials on Thursday and added Chinese oil giant CNOOC to a blacklist, accusing them using coercion against states with rival claims in the South China Sea.

Luxembourg, EU snub Pompeo in final Europe trip, diplomats say

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo canceled his Europe trip at the last minute on Tuesday after Luxembourg's foreign minister and top European Union officials declined to meet him, European diplomats and other people familiar with the matter said.

Was Taylor Swift Behind Kanye West's Alleged Removal From the 2024 Super Bowl

Former NFL star Brandon Marshall has ignited speculation with his claim that Taylor Swift was behind Kanye West's alleged removal from the 2024 Super Bowl at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.

Jimmy Buffett's Quiet Battle: Legendary Singer's Cause of Death Revealed

Novavax COVID vaccine is nearing approval – but what impact will it have?

Calling children ‘vectors’ during COVID-19 is turning into discrimination

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Trump recorded conciliatory video under pressure from top aides -sources

President Donald Trump's decision to call for calm in a video came at the urging of senior aides, some arguing he could face removal from office or legal liability over his supporters' storming of the U.S. Capitol, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

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U.S. transport, education secretaries quit after Capitol violence

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigned on Thursday, joining a list of officials quitting President Donald Trump's administration in protest at the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.

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U.S. Congress asks why Capitol Police let pro-Trump crowds rampage in 'systemic failure'

Members of the U.S. Congress on Thursday asked why the police force charged with protecting them allowed hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump to burst into the Capitol, smashing windows, stealing and sending lawmakers fleeing.

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Guns and teargas in U.S. Capitol as Trump supporters attempt to overturn his loss

Police in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday responded with drawn guns and tear gas on Wednesday as swarms of protesters stormed in and sought to force Congress to undo President Donald Trump's election loss shortly after some of Trump's fellow Republicans launched a last-ditch effort to throw out the results.

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Pro-Trump protesters storm U.S. Capitol as lawmakers debate election results

Swarms of protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as they sought to force Congress to undo President Donald Trump's election loss, temporarily suspending a last-ditch effort by some of Trump's fellow Republicans to throw out the results.

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Trump rebuffed by Pence, McConnell as allies challenge his election loss

In a dramatic day in the U.S. Congress, Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump's demand that he try to overturn the results of the presidential election and the Senate's top Republican denounced a bid by the president's allies to challenge Trump's loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

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