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China's cooperation agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US
China has agreed to curtail shipments of the chemicals used to make fentanyl, the drug at the heart of the U.S. overdose epidemic.
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Biden and Xi agree to resume military-to-military talks between the US and China
Both sides pledged cooperation that would bring the U.S. and China closer to resuming regular talks under what’s known as the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement
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Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration
The Senate voted 98-0 to approve Michael Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday, ending a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.
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Biden's dog Commander removed from White House after series of biting incidents
Elizabeth Alexander, the first lady’s communications director, said President Biden and his wife care deeply about the safety of White House staff and those who protect them every day.
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Biden announces $9 billion in additional student debt relief
President Joe Biden announced student debt relief for an additional 125,000 Americans on Wednesday under the Higher Education Act, clearing $9 billion in student loans for select groups of borrowers.
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Biden administration cancels student loans for another 125,000 borrowers
President Joe Biden will announce another wave of federal student loan forgiveness on Wednesday, according to a White House official, as borrowers brace for payments to restart after a three-year pause that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Biden admin indicts Chinese companies and executives tied to fentanyl distribution
Besides charging eight companies, the Justice Department also indicted 12 executives for their alleged roles in drug trafficking.
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Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation
Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”
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As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
As part of the 2021 pandemic rescue package, state and local governments have committed $11 billion to worker training
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The Navy will start randomly testing SEALs and special warfare troops for steroids
The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steriods and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November.
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Insurance hurdles for new Covid vaccines largely resolved, Biden administration says
Reports of people being denied insurance coverage for the latest Covid vaccines emerged last week as the shots were rolled out to pharmacies
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Biden admin unveils new rules to make foster care with family easier and protect LGBTQ+ children
The Biden administration is moving to make it easier for caregivers to take in family members in the foster care system, requiring states to provide them with the same financial support that any other foster home would receive.
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Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.
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US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue.
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Gun violence is the ultimate ‘superstorm,' President Biden says as he announces new federal effort
President Joe Biden says he is determined to stop gun violence in the U.S. as he formally launches the first-ever federal office to be dedicated to uncovering solutions and supporting communities ravaged by shootings.
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Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people's credit scores, which could up ratings for millions
Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration is beginning the process to remove medical bills from people’s credit scores.
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Some student loan borrowers have extra time before payments restart. Here's why
The Biden administration has made it clear that student loan borrowers’ payments will restart in October. But some people may have a little more time.
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U.S. senators ask Biden administration to push for release of Princeton grad student held by Iran-backed militia
Two U.S. senators are urging the Biden administration to appeal to the Iraqi government to help secure the release of a Princeton University graduate student believed to have been abducted by an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq six months ago.
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U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting Monday
Americans will soon be able to use COVIDtests.gov to request four free tests, the Biden administration said in a release.
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Border Patrol temporarily separated families this summer, court filing says
A pediatrician tasked by the federal court in Los Angeles to monitor the conditions of migrant children in U.S. government custody revealed in a recent court filing that some children were temporarily separated from their parents while in Border Patrol custody this summer due to overcrowding.