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Fauci says omicron variant is 'raging through the world'

Fauci says omicron variant is 'raging through the world'

The omicron variant is "raging through the world," the White House's top medical adviser said Sunday, and President Joe Biden is planning to give "a stark warning of what the winter will look like" for unvaccinated Americans.
by The Associated Press

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Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat likely dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which — without any support from Republicans — needs backing from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
by Arnie Seipel

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The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House has outlined a plan to install more electric vehicle chargers nationwide — a step experts say is vital to reducing America's carbon footprint and improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.
by Alana Wise

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How the government helps investors buy mobile home parks, raise rent and evict people

How the government helps investors buy mobile home parks, raise rent and evict people

Investors and companies are swooping in to buy mobile home parks. They raise fees and rents, and evict people who can't pay — using billions of dollars worth of low interest, government-backed loans.
by Chris Arnold, Robert Benincasa and Mary Childs

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Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

The judge said she wanted to make clear with the sentence that "trying to stop the peaceful transition of power and assaulting law enforcement officers is going to be met with certain punishment."
by Ryan Lucas

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Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak

Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak

A proposal to reduce prison sentences for felons who commit new offenses while in custody, on probation or supervised release is drawing harsh criticism. Several people — including some politicians — told Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission it would be a bad move, especially with reports of violent crime on the rise.
by Tim Pugmire

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