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Russian state TV is scared of Biden — and even speculating they might need to go to war: report

On Monday, The Daily Beast reported that Russian state-run media outlets are worried about the impact of Joe Biden’s presidency on Russian power — and are even speculating that war may break out. “Instead of laughing about Trump’s embarrassing subservience

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Monument to Confederate governor who loved Jews is coming down in Asheville, NC

Complicated legacy of Zebulon Vance — US senator, North Carolina governor, defender of the Jewish people and white supremacist — is reexamined by a town and its Jewish mayor

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Labor board says Amazon illegally fired outspoken workers

Both employees worked at Amazon offices in Seattle and publicly criticized the company, pushing it to do more to reduce its impact on climate change and to better protect warehouse workers from the coronavirus.

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Hipmunk’s founders launch Flight Penguin to bring back Hipmunk-style flight search

Hipmunk’s founders are building a successor to their now-defunct flight search service. The startup was acquired by SAP-owned travel and expense platform Concur in 2016, and its CEO Adam Goldstein departed in 2018. But Goldstein told me he and his

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African Immigrant Organizations Are Fighting To Ease Vaccine Hesitancy

Efforts to fight vaccine hesitancy among Black people often miss African immigrants who have a different colonial history and experience with Western medicine, which grassroots groups are addressing.

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Democrats Get Boost With New Senate Parliamentarian Ruling – NPR

Democrats Get Boost With New Senate Parliamentarian Ruling  NPR Parliamentarian gives Democrats potential new tool for reconciliation in early ruling  CNN Dems can use unprecedented move for an extra filibuster-proof bill, Schumer aide says  POLITICO Ken Cuccinelli: SR1, Senate version of House voting

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Ruling By Senate Parliamentarian Opens Up Potential Pathway For Democrats

The decision from the nonpartisan parliamentarian means Democrats could advance more of President Biden’s agenda without the support of Republicans. (Image credit: Jonathan Ernst/Pool/Getty Images)

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Derek Chauvin ‘absolutely’ violated policy, Minneapolis police chief testifies – NBC News

Derek Chauvin ‘absolutely’ violated policy, Minneapolis police chief testifies  NBC News Dr. Bradford Langenfeld testifies at Derek Chauvin trial  ABC News George Floyd’s family describes heart-wrenching experience in the courtroom during Derek Chauvin’s trial, attorney says  CNN MPD Chief: Derek Chauvin’s restraint of

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US says ready to review nuclear sanctions in indirect Iran talks

Washington reiterates it will only grant concessions if Iran returns to compliance with deal; signatories to start talks in Vienna on Tuesday

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Biden and Democrats Detail Plans to Raise Taxes on Multinational Firms

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. would support a global minimum tax, while top Democrats unveiled their own plan to raise taxes on multinational firms.

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