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Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary

Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th treasury secretary, making her the first woman to hold the job in the department's 232-year history.
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US virus numbers drop, but race against new strains heats up

US virus numbers drop, but race against new strains heats up

Coronavirus deaths and cases per day in the U.S.
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R&B artist Trey Songz arrested at AFC Championship game

R&B artist Trey Songz arrested at AFC Championship game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — R&B artist Trey Songz was jailed overnight after he scuffled with police officers during his arrest for not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, police said Monday.
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‘Soul,’ ‘Ma Rainey’s’ among AFI’s top 10 films of the year

‘Soul,’ ‘Ma Rainey’s’ among AFI’s top 10 films of the year

The American Film Institute on Monday announced its top 10 films of the year, including Pixar’s jazz themed “Soul” and two of Chadwick Boseman’s final films: the August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and Spike Lee’s Vietnam drama “Da 5
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‘Soul,’ ‘Ma Rainey’s’ among AFI’s top 10 films of the year

‘Soul,’ ‘Ma Rainey’s’ among AFI’s top 10 films of the year

The American Film Institute on Monday announced its top 10 films of the year, including Pixar’s jazz themed “Soul” and two of Chadwick Boseman’s final films: the August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and Spike Lee’s Vietnam drama “Da 5
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Dutch police use tear gas, water cannon amid rioting

Dutch police use tear gas, water cannon amid rioting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Groups of youths confronted police in Dutch towns and cities Monday night, defying the country's coronavirus curfew and throwing fireworks.
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Judge orders Uganda's Bobi Wine freed from house arrest

Judge orders Uganda's Bobi Wine freed from house arrest

KAMPALA, Uganda — A judge ruled on Monday that Ugandan security forces cannot detain presidential challenger Bobi Wine inside his home, rebuking authorities for holding the candidate under house arrest following a disputed election.
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AP source: Lawmakers threatened ahead of impeachment trial

AP source: Lawmakers threatened ahead of impeachment trial

WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement officials are examining a number of threats aimed at members of Congress as the second trial of former President Donald Trump nears, including ominous chatter about killing legislators or attacking them outside of
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Italian premier to offer resignation as government wobbles

Italian premier to offer resignation as government wobbles

ROME — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte intends to offer his resignation on Tuesday, his office said Monday, a move seen as gamble that the embattled leader will get a fresh mandate from the president to try to forge a more viable coalition.
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Watchdog probes if DOJ officials tried to overturn election

Watchdog probes if DOJ officials tried to overturn election

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current department officials “engaged in an improper attempt” to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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