Biden to raise minimum wage for federal contract workers
With an executive order he proposed as soon as he took office, the president will compel government contractors to pay workers at least $15 per hour.
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U.S. aims to share millions of AstraZeneca vaccine doses after review
The Biden administration has faced calls for months to share the shots, which will likely go unused in the United States.
New census data to give Texas, North Carolina congressional seats
States in the Midwest and Northeast are poised to lose congressional seats.
Biden urges all Americans to get vaccinated as CDC relaxes mask guidance
"The bottom line is clear: If you're vaccinated, you can do more things, more safely," the president said Tuesday.
Remote work has boosted energy bills. Green power can help.
Homeowners looking to save on energy costs or upgrade their power systems have a range of options to choose from.
GameStop CEO exiting with $170M payout after "meme" stock mania
Video game retailer lost $700 million during George Sherman's time as CEO. Now he's departing with a mammoth payday.
Kansas City journalist killed by stray bullet in her apartment
Aviva Okeson-Haberman, a 24-year-old journalist for Kansas City's NPR station, succumbed to injuries from a gunshot wound over the weekend.
NYC jail captain indicted in suicide of inmate
Rebecca Hillman showed "callous disregard" for Ryan Wilson by ordering officers not to perform potentially lifesaving measures in a locked cell for 15 minutes, DA says.
Electric cars test safe in crash tests
The extra weight of heavy electric car batteries may help keep drivers and passengers safer, too.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin protests SpaceX moon lander contract
Blue Origin's protest claims NASA's evaluation of moon lander proposals was "flawed."
House Democrats push Biden to lower Medicare eligibility age
As President Biden prepares to roll out his next major legislation, Democrats press for investments in Medicare, prescription drug prices and childcare.
Attorney says police shot Andrew Brown Jr. in the back of the head
Andrew Brown Jr.'s son, who was allowed to view police body camera video of the shooting, said his father was "executed."
Video shows cops laughing at video of arrest of 73-year-old woman
"Ready for the pop? Hear the pop?" officer Austin Hopp asked.
Antisemitic incidents remained high in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds
More than 2,000 instances of assault, harassment and vandalism were reported across 47 states and Washington, D.C.
Progressive lawmakers push child care plans ahead of Biden proposal
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Patty Murray have introduced competing proposals that pressure the president ahead of his own announcement.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
Poland mourns Krakow shooting victims as terrorism probe launched
GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
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Iran downplays new U.S. task force aimed at disrupting land routes
Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"
