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Biden Hails Passage of 'Long Overdue' Infrastructure Bill
President Biden celebrated the House passage of a $1 trillion bill to repair and modernize the nation's aging infrastructure, a key legislative goal.
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House Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
House Democrats passed a $1 trillion bill to address the nation's aging infrastructure, improve climate resilience and expand high-speed internet access, but put a larger social policy and climate bill on hold.
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Defense Lawyers Claim 'Self-Defense' in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
In his opening statement, the lawyer for Travis McMichael said his client 'lawfully' shot the 25-year-old Black man, portraying the fatal shooting as an act of self-defense.
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Activist Vanessa Nakate Gives an Optimistic View in Climate Speech
Speaking in front of thousands of climate protesters in Glasgow, Ms. Nakate emphasized the impact of global warming in Africa, while painting a hopeful picture of what the future could hold if leaders are held accountable for climate change.
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Richard Armitage Fondly Recalls Colin Powell's Tenacity to Lead
Mr. Armitage, who was the first guest speaker at Mr. Powell's funeral ceremony, was his closest friend after serving alongside him in the Vietnam War. Mr. Powell later chose Mr. Armitage to be his deputy secretary of state.
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Colin Powell's Son Shares Emotional Tribute to His Father
Michael K. Powell described his father as a 'great lion with a big heart,' as he delivered a touching eulogy at the former secretary of state's funeral.
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Military Band Plays Abba's 'Dancing Queen' at Powell Funeral
Former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell was fond of the Swedish pop group, and in a nod to Powell's Jamaican heritage, the band also played Bob Marley's song 'Three Little Birds.'
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Colin Powell's Casket Arrives at Washington National Cathedral
The funeral ceremony for the former secretary of state was attended by President Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, as well as former presidents and secretaries of state, and family and friends.
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Greta Thunberg Calls U.N. Climate Summit a 'P.R. Event'
The activist Greta Thunberg criticized world leaders' climate efforts, speaking to the thousands protesting in Glasgow outside the United Nations summit.
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Prosecutor: Defendants in Arbery Murder Trial 'Assumed the Worst'
Linda Dunikoski, the prosecutor in the trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, said the defendants acted on assumptions when they chased Mr. Arbery through their neighborhood in Georgia.