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Bidens bring an unexpected piece of furniture to White House

Bidens bring an unexpected piece of furniture to White House

WASHINGTON — There's a crib in President Joe Biden's White House. Upstairs in the family residence, the bed is set for the president's youngest grandchild, Beau Biden Jr.
Sony booming on hit 'Demon Slayer,' headed to record profit

Sony booming on hit 'Demon Slayer,' headed to record profit

TOKYO — Sony Corp.’s its fiscal third quarter profit jumped 62%, positioning the Japanese entertainment and electronics giant for a record annual profit as its bottom line got a healthy boost from its mega-hit animation film “Demon Slayer.
US says Myanmar takeover was coup, promises sanction review

US says Myanmar takeover was coup, promises sanction review

The United States on Tuesday declared the military roundup of civilian leaders in Myanmar a coup, and said it would look for ways to impose more sanctions or other penalties on the country's military and officers.
House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges

House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S.
Senate confirms Mayorkas as Biden's homeland security chief

Senate confirms Mayorkas as Biden's homeland security chief

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday as President Joe Biden's homeland security secretary, the first Latino to fill a post that will have a central role in the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, a sweeping R
Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over 'censorship'

Florida lawmakers challenge Silicon Valley over 'censorship'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers, including Gov.
Ex-ECB's Draghi positioned to lead Italy after politics fail

Ex-ECB's Draghi positioned to lead Italy after politics fail

ROME — Former European bank chief Mario Draghi was positioned to lead what could quickly become Italy's next government after the Italian president concluded Tuesday that squabbling political parties failed in a last-ditch effort to form a new coalit
Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, will step down as CEO

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, will step down as CEO

NEW YORK — Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon as an online bookstore and built it into a shopping and entertainment behemoth, will step down later this year as CEO, a role he's had for nearly 30 years, to become executive chairman, the company announced
Murder charges expected in attack on famed private eye

Murder charges expected in attack on famed private eye

SAN FRANCISCO — The two men arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that lead to the death of famed San Francisco private investigator Jack Palladino are expected to face murder charges, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison

Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison

MOSCOW — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning.