Manchin backs Haaland for interior secretary, boosting nomination
Manchin's announcement that he will support Haaland comes after he opposed President Biden's pick for OMB chief.
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Black Lives Matter foundation raised $90 million in 2020
"This has been a record-breaking year for fundraising, which has been matched with just as historic an amount in campaign budgets and grant disbursements," the organization said.
House to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill this week
The House Budget Committee advanced President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill on Monday, setting up a floor vote this week.
Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped
"I had two small shots of tequila," Springsteen said in response to questions from an assistant U.S. attorney.
White House sending masks to disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration is distributing more than 25 million masks, targeting low-income communities.
Biden signs executive order on securing critical supply chains
The order calls for a review of supply chains for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and large capacity batteries.
Isolation, "screen burnout" taking toll on children's mental health
The CDC reported that emergency departments saw a more than 30% spike in visits from children 12 to 17 years old for mental health reasons between April and October.
Tiger Woods recovering after surgery for injuries in rollover crash
Woods, 45, underwent lengthy surgery for extensive injuries to his lower right leg, ankle and foot suffered in the crash, his organization said.
Navy veteran died after police knelt on his neck, family says
"He said 'Please don't kill me. Please don't kill me,' as they were putting him on the ground," Angelo Quinto's mother said.
USPS says Oshkosh will build many as 165,000 new mail trucks
The new vehicles, part of USPS' goal to be more environmentally friendly, are getting mixed reviews for looks.
Venomous spiders force closure of University of Michigan library
"Users browsing the library stacks would be very unlikely to encounter a stray spider or be bitten," an associate professor said.
Fry's, the funky electronics chain, is closing its doors
The go-to chain for tech tinkerers looking for obscure parts and outlandish themes at some of its stores says the pandemic did it in. But it was already struggling.
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says
FDA scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19, and even better at preventing hospitalizations and deaths.
William Burns, Biden's CIA pick, vows "intensified focus" on China
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Neera Tanden's nomination in jeopardy as Senate panels delay votes
Two Senate committees scheduled to vote on Tanden's nomination postponed their meetings.
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FDA warns of rare vision-loss side effect from GLP-1 drugs
Top lawyer in DOJ's Civil Division is latest in string of resignations
Trump admin. proposes stricter unemployment work search rules
Fraternity suspended after video shows men on fire
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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