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Biden to deliver remarks ahead of Christmas

President-elect Joe Biden will deliver remarks ahead of Christmas in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Tuesday.

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Biden will meet with leaders of civil rights groups amid pressure to choose diverse Cabinet

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are set to hold a virtual meeting with leaders of civil rights organizations Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden faces pressure to appoint a diverse slate of nominees to Cabinet positions and top administration posts.

FBI doing an internal review of possible misconduct in Trump-Russia probe

The FBI is conducting an internal review into possible misconduct related to the Trump-Russia investigation, including potentially improper handling of a surveillance warrant that was used early in the investigation, an FBI agent revealed Tuesday in federal court.

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Australian Open relaxes rule against Peng Shuai protest T-shirt, Craig Tiley tells AFP

The Australian Open will allow people to wear shirts that say "Where is Peng Shuai?" CEO of Tennis Australia Craig Tiley told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday.

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Suspect in Atlanta rapper Trouble's murder surrenders

A 33-year-old Georgia man suspected of murdering Atlanta rapper Trouble surrendered to deputies early Tuesday, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) spokesperson Jedidia Canty.

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Americans are feeling far more confident about the economy

Americans are feeling fairly bullish about the US economy: A key measurement of consumer confidence just jumped to its highest level since January 2022.

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FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11.

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Pfizer signs license agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 antiviral pill

Pfizer said Tuesday it signed a licensing agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 pill. The agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool, a United Nations-

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Advocates plea to stop execution of Missouri man

Leonard "Raheem" Taylor is set to be executed next Tuesday. He was convicted of the quadruple murder of his girlfriend and her three young children.

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Mental health hotline lets callers talk with those enduring similar struggles

North Carolinians struggling with their mental health will soon have another resource for support at their fingertips.

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Army National Guard directs aviation stand-down to review safety procedures after deadly crash

The director of the Army National Guard has ordered an aviation safety stand-down for all Army National Guard helicopter units, meaning helicopter units will stop flying to “review safety policies and procedures,” the National Guard announced Tuesday.

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No, the SEC has not (yet) approved bitcoin ETFs

Crypto advocates gunning for approval for bitcoin ETFs by the Securities and Exchange Commission got a false alarm on Tuesday afternoon.

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Kyrsten Sinema announces she is retiring from the Senate

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an Arizona independent, announced Tuesday she will retire at the end of her term this year, blaming growing partisanship and mudslinging in Washington for driving her decision to not run for reelection.

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Travel to the Caribbean during Covid-19: Resources for your trip

If you're planning to travel to the islands of the Caribbean, here are some resources to help you plan your trip during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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4 Dead After Train, Bus Collide in Biloxi, Mississippi

Four people were killed when a bus carrying senior citizens on a casino outing collided with a freight train Tuesday in Biloxi, Mississippi, officials said.

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Scott Walker downplays effects of legislation that would curb power of his successor

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday attempted to downplay the impact a series of controversial bills would have on his Democratic successor, telling reporters that the measures are not "a fundamental shift in powers" for incoming Gov. Tony Evers.

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Austin bomber kills himself with explosive device, police say

A suspect in a wave of bombings that terrorized Austin killed himself with an explosion inside his car as authorities closed in, police in Texas said, ending a manhunt but leaving investigators scrambling to determine whether any bombs remain and if he acted alone.

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Fears of contaminated water and air fester where a derailed train carrying a toxic chemical burned

The flames may have died down, but a cloud of anxiety now wafts through East Palestine, Ohio.

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Efforts to free hostages/halt Gaza fighting intensify = Blinken holds crucial Israel meetings

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel Wednesday for meetings with key government officials to press for a “humanitarian pause” as international and domestic US pressure to end the conflict in Gaza continues to mount.