Airline workers and others have described the dangerous results of passengers refusing to wear masks.
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World leaders cheer U.S. return to climate fight under Biden
Biden is rejoining the global effort to curb climate change, a cause that his predecessor had shunned.
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Biden signs 10 orders aimed at fighting coronavirus, tells nation ‘Help is on the way’
The new president is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks.
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Maine Voices: Soaring on ‘wings like eagles’ as we confront climate crisis
A new reason for hope: President Biden signs an executive order on his first day in office that ensures the U.S. will rejoin the Paris climate accord.
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Our View: Nation should heed President Biden’s call for unity
National solidarity begins with mutual respect and a commitment to the truth.
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Commentary: Will Republican senators risk as much for democracy as Russia’s Navalny?
The opposition leader was poisoned by the Kremlin but has returned to Moscow to fight for free elections, as exiting Trump still lies that U.S. elections were rigged.
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Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
Stars ranging from Lady Gaga to Bruce Springsteen capped a star-studded inauguration for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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At Biden’s request, Education Department extends pause on student loan payments
The moratorium, set to expire at the end of this month, is extended through Sept. 30.
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Here’s what Biden aimed to address in his first orders as president
In his first official acts as president, Joe Biden signed executives orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfill campaign promises. Highlights of actions Biden took Wednesday: THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC MASK REQUIREMENT: Biden is requiring the use of masks and social distancing in all federal […]
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On immigration, Biden unveils reform bill, issues orders on border wall and census
President Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day announcements on immigration are far-reaching