The U.K., France and Germany also pledged aid for India, which has reported some 1 million new cases over the last three days and 2,767 deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
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More action, less talk, distinguish Biden’s 100-day sprint
He has achieved a pandemic relief package of historic breadth and taken action to counter Donald Trump’s legacy.
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Garland announces sweeping Minneapolis police probe after Chauvin verdict
Three other ex-officers charged in George Floyd’s death will be tried together starting Aug. 23.
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Biden administration weighing how to respond after verdict in Chauvin trial
Plans are still fluid with a possible presidential address being considered.
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Biden administration orders agencies to stop using controversial phrase ‘illegal alien’
The term was common during former President Donald Trump’s administration, turning up frequently in statements and news releases.
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Sanctioned Russian IT firm was partner with Microsoft, IBM
The clients of Positive Technologies also include the FSB, a successor to the KGB that ‘cultivates and co-opts criminal hackers’ who carry out ransomware and phishing attacks, the Treasury Department says.
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After outcry, White House says Biden will increase refugee cap in May
The president had earlier Friday left in place his predecessor’s historically low cap of 15,000 refugees for this fiscal year, triggering a backlash from Democratic lawmakers and resettlement agencies.
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Biden, lawmakers pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer
Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William ‘Billy’ Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor.
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U.S. to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
The date is the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country.
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Biden raises concerns with Putin about Russian military in Ukraine
The White House says the president made it clear that Russia must ‘de-escalate tensions.’