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December 18, 2020 7:19 AM

'I didn't feel a thing:' Pence gets coronavirus vaccine in public event

The vice president, who chairs the White House coronavirus task force, was the highest profile U.S. official so far to have received the vaccine.

by Alana Wise

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December 18, 2020 5:04 AM

Congress averts shutdown; fight continues over pandemic aid

The hoped-for agreement would provide more than $300 billion in aid to businesses, a $300-per-week bonus federal jobless benefit, and $600 direct payments to individuals.

by The Associated Press

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December 18, 2020 4:01 AM

2 former Obama officials are crucial to Biden's sweeping climate plans

The Biden administration will view climate change as an urgent crisis, and two former Obama Cabinet officials from Massachusetts will be key to taking on the challenge.

by Scott Detrow

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December 17, 2020 6:29 PM

6 suspects indicted in alleged conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The six men had already been charged in a criminal complaint at the time of their arrest in October, but the federal grand jury indictment enables the U.S. Justice Department to proceed with the case.

by Mark Katkov

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December 17, 2020 4:47 PM

Emmer won't call Biden president-elect

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer acknowledged the Electoral College has certified Joe Biden's win over President Trump but said that the process is still not over.

by MPR News Staff

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December 17, 2020 3:27 PM

U.S. cyber agency: Computer hack poses 'grave risk'

The computer breach threatens federal, state and local governments, as well as private companies and organizations. In addition, the hack is ongoing and will be extremely difficult to remove.

by Bill Chappell and Greg Myre

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December 17, 2020 2:26 PM

Google hit with another lawsuit challenging its dominance

A bipartisan group of 38 attorneys general say Google abuses its power as the Internet's top search destination.

by Shannon Bond

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December 17, 2020 1:43 PM

In historic pick, Biden taps Haaland as interior secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has picked New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary. The historic pick Thursday would make Haaland the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency, which has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.

by The Associated Press

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December 17, 2020 11:51 AM

Biden to nominate Brenda Mallory to run Council on Environmental Quality

Mallory, an Obama veteran, would take the helm at a White House office where she worked as former general counsel. The CEQ is seen as critical to address climate change and environmental equity.

by Neela Banerjee and Rebecca Hersher