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'Moving in the Right Direction,' Biden Says of Economic Growth
On Monday, President Biden gave an update on the economic outlook for the country after a disappointing monthly jobs report on Friday. The president maintained in his speech that economic growth was continuing, despite pandemic losses.
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Watch Full Video: Biden Delivers Update on the Economy
On Monday, President Biden delivered remarks on the economy, and announced efforts to make it easier for employers to hire new workers.
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Trainer Suspended After Kentucky Derby Winner Fails Drug Test
Bob Baffert, a Hall of Fame trainer, denied wrongdoing on Sunday after the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, failed a drug test after the race. Mr. Baffert's horses have failed five tests in just over a year.
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Bombing Targeting Girls at Afghan High School Kills 50 People
A car bombing killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 100 outside a high school in Kabul on Saturday while girls were leaving class. Afghan officials placed blame on the Taliban, though they have denied responsibility.
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Boris Johnson Celebrates Conservative Party Victory
In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party won a special election for a parliamentary seat in the town of Hartlepool, which had been held by the opposition Labour Party.
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Blinken Stresses the Importance of Human Rights at U.N. Meeting
At a United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday, with counterparts from both China and Russia, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said that the U.S. would not tolerate nations that break international rules, including the violation of human rights.
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S.E.C. Chair Testifies to House on Gamestop and Market Volatility
The House Committee on Financial Services held a virtual hearing on short-sellers, social media, and retail investors. The hearing came in response to the March surge in Gamestop stock and the market volatility that ensued.
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Facebook Oversight Board Upholds Ban of Trump
A Facebook-appointed oversight board ruled to uphold the social network's ban of former President Donald J. Trump at a panel on Wednesday.
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Watch Live: Biden Delivers Coronavirus Update
President Biden delivers remarks on the coronavirus response and the current state of vaccinations in the United States.
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Biden Outlines His Tax Plan During Community College Visit
During a visit to a community college in Norfolk, Va., President Biden outlined his tax plan, which emphasizes child care benefits as well as an increase in taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations in order to benefit community colleges.
