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Biden predicts 'bleak future' if Congress doesn't act on aid

Biden predicts 'bleak future' if Congress doesn't act on aid

President-elect Joe Biden is predicting the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will only get worse if Congress doesn't act quickly to pass an aid bill.

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Protecting the living while serving the dead, Hmong funerals adapt to COVID-19 times

Protecting the living while serving the dead, Hmong funerals adapt to COVID-19 times

Multiday ceremonies can draw hundreds for traditional rituals filled with feasting and song. To prevent coronavirus spread, community leaders and Minnesota health authorities have adopted streamlined funeral rites.
by Joey Peters

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Job growth slows sharply as pandemic takes toll on economy

Job growth slows sharply as pandemic takes toll on economy

U.S. employers added just 245,000 jobs last month, as the runaway pandemic continued to weigh on hiring. The unemployment rate fell to 6.7 percent from 6.9 percent in October.
by Scott Horsley

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5 things we've learned about virtual school in 2020

5 things we've learned about virtual school in 2020

Most schooling has been offered online this semester. Teachers are working hard to improve that experience, but many students are still left behind.
by Anya Kamenetz

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COVID relief plan snagged on $500 payment to families

COVID relief plan snagged on $500 payment to families

As Minnesota lawmakers work on a plan to provide businesses and workers relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a plan to provide struggling families with a one-time $500 payment has emerged as a stumbling block.
by Tim Pugmire

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As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

It’s been a tough year and 2021 could get off to a rough start too as multiple pandemic- related programs and protections for millions of Americans come to an end.
by The Associated Press

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