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White House

Controlling the message — from afar: Biden absent in Covid briefings in new, calculated strategy

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riot fallout

Proud Boys leader, who went undercover to help police after his 2013 arrest, arrested days before Capitol riot

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Culture Matters

Cloris Leachman, Emmy- and Oscar- winning actor, dies at 94

Leachman played the nosy neighbor on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and won an Academy Award for her role in "The Last Picture Show."

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White House

Trump may submit letter in impeachment defense

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NBCBLK

Biden's order terminates federal private prison contracts. Here's what that means.

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The GOP redrew Wisconsin's map. Now it's helping them stifle the state's Covid response.

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No vaccine, no in-person education, teachers say

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This is how the pandemic is raising your risk for seasonal affective disorder

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Why Asian American women have had highest jobless rates during last 6 months of Covid

Innovation

A bunny in pajamas? A shrimp in a suit? This algorithm imagines it — and draws it

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Culture Matters

The gochujang gateway: How the Korean chili paste became so popular in the U.S.

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100 seconds to midnight

Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight — perilously close to catastrophe

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Sports

Seattle Seahawks release Chad Wheeler after arrest on suspicion of domestic violence

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Expert shopping: Smart bulbs

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Politics

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Politics News

Sen. Patrick Leahy, who will preside over impeachment trial, back home after hospital trip

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Congress

Democrats push $15 minimum wage bill

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White House

Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden's secretary of state

White House

Biden signs executive actions on racial equity

Congress

Democrats introduce bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state

White House

Biden signs executive actions on racial equity

Congress

Democrats introduce bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state

World News

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Coronavirus

Global Covid cases top 100 million as new strains emerge

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World

Public backs climate change action across the globe, massive U.N. poll finds

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Italian mob trial

Italy's biggest trial in decades takes aim at 'the most powerful, hard, violent mafia there is'

Coronavirus

Angry E.U. looks to restrict vaccine exports amid supply shortage

World

Russia's opposition showed its strength. Biden's response showed a new U.S. approach.

Coronavirus

Angry E.U. looks to restrict vaccine exports amid supply shortage

World

Russia's opposition showed its strength. Biden's response showed a new U.S. approach.

Business, Tech & Media

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Business News

GameStop? Reddit? Explaining what's happening in the stock market

Innovation

A bunny in pajamas? A shrimp in a suit? This algorithm imagines it — and draws it

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Security

Justice Department issues rare charges against ransomware operator

Internet

Twitter troll arrested for election interference related to disinformation campaign

Business News

Fed holds rates close to zero, as economy remains 'adversely affected'

Internet

Twitter troll arrested for election interference related to disinformation campaign

Business News

Fed holds rates close to zero, as economy remains 'adversely affected'

Public Goods; Casetify

Adidas; Under Armour

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American Giant; American Eagle

Science News

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Science News

Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight — perilously close to catastrophe

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Scientists keep Doomsday Clock at 100 seconds to midnight, same as 2020

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Space

1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station

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White House

'It's time to act': Biden signs executive actions on climate change

World

Public backs climate change action across the globe, massive U.N. poll finds

Coronavirus

CDC officials say schools can re-open during pandemic — but precautions are crucial

Space

Elon Musk blasts Jeff Bezos, alleging effort to 'hamstring' SpaceX's satellite internet

BETTER

Mind & Body

Are you suffering from WFH burnout? Here are 3 signs

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Wealth Health

The 3-step plan this woman used to build a COVID-19 emergency fund

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Diet & Fitness

What's the best thing to eat after a workout?

Food

Do you know how to shop for seafood like a pro? Chefs share their expert tips

Diet & Fitness

Rut Busters! Try this week's workout with Erica Lugo

Food

Do you know how to shop for seafood like a pro? Chefs share their expert tips

Diet & Fitness

Rut Busters! Try this week's workout with Erica Lugo

Covid: By the numbers

Data Graphics

MAP: Tracking nationwide vaccine numbers

Vaccine access

How far are you from a Covid vaccine?

Tracking the surge

Here's where Covid is spiking around the country

Coronavirus

Map: Confirmed coronavirus cases, worldwide

travel tracker

A state-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions

Coronavirus

Map: Confirmed coronavirus cases, worldwide

travel tracker

A state-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions

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