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6 numbers that show President Biden's greatest challenges

6 numbers that show President Biden's greatest challenges

President Joe Biden is calling for unity to address several current crises, but that will prove difficult in a country as divided as ever.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Stocks close on record highs after Biden inauguration

Stocks close on record highs after Biden inauguration

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit new records as markets closed on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump frequently cited stock market gains as a personal accomplishment.
by Camila Domonoske

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Twitter temporarily suspends congresswoman over election fraud claims

Twitter temporarily suspends congresswoman over election fraud claims

Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican congresswoman from Georgia who has expressed racist views and support for QAnon conspiracy theories online.
by The Associated Press

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Tentative contract agreement gives Minnesota home care workers a 15 percent raise

Tentative contract agreement gives Minnesota home care workers a 15 percent raise

Home care workers in Minnesota who are members of the Service Employees International Union will vote on a tentative contract agreement that increases base pay by $2 per hour, adds paid time off and provides funding for worker training.
by Dan Gunderson

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'Little old West Virginia' sets pace on vaccine rollout

'Little old West Virginia' sets pace on vaccine rollout

West Virginia has emerged as an unlikely success in the nation's otherwise chaotic COVID-19 vaccine rollout, largely because of the state's decision to reject a federal partnership with CVS and Walgreens and instead enlist mom-and-pop pharmacies to vaccinate residents.
by The Associated Press

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Didn't get enough financial aid for college? You can ask for more help

Didn't get enough financial aid for college? You can ask for more help

The FAFSA uses tax data from two years ago to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid for college. But if your financial situation has changed since then, there are ways to get more money.
by Elissa Nadworny

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