The Democratic push to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.
January 2021
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Two Proud Boys face federal conspiracy charges in Capitol riot
The new charges appear to be the first conspiracy cases involving alleged members of the far-right group of self-described ‘Western chauvinists.’
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Lawmakers push mental health days for kids amid pandemic
States are considering expanding opportunities for students to take mental health days to try to lessen stigma and reduce youth suicide.
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Playing favorites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots
Some hospitals around the U.S. are facing complaints about favoritism and line-jumping after their board members and donors received COVID-19 vaccinations or offers for the prized inoculations.
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Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests
The protests planned for Sunday will call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Biden faces calls to secure release of U.S. man in Afghanistan
The American contractor was abducted a year ago and is believed to be in the custody of a Taliban-linked militant group.
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Contentious congresswoman touts Trump’s backing
Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, has been under fire as past comments emerge that are dismissive of victims of U.S. mass school shootings.
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Navalny ally urges Biden to sanction more Putin associates
He says current sanctions aren’t enough to stop the Kremlin from cracking down on political opponents and violating human rights.
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The Latest: Protesters temporarily block LA vaccination site
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Downeaster trains running again after delay by police activity in Saco
According to an Amtrak service alert, northbound and southbound trains were affected by the incident.