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House poised to vote on legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

House poised to vote on legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House is poised to pass a bill that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labour and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Ukraine records 50% spike in coronavirus cases

Ukraine records 50% spike in coronavirus cases

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine recorded a 50% increase Thursday in daily new COVID-19 infections, a day after authorities launched the country's vaccination campaign.
Ukraine records 50% spike in coronavirus cases

Ukraine records 50% spike in coronavirus cases

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine recorded a 50% increase Thursday in daily new COVID-19 infections, a day after authorities launched the country's vaccination campaign.
Conservative gathering to feature Trump's false fraud claims

Conservative gathering to feature Trump's false fraud claims

WASHINGTON — A gathering of conservatives this weekend in Florida will serve as an unabashed endorsement of former President Donald Trump's desire to remain the leader of the Republican Party — and as a forum to fan his false claim that he lost the N
Conservative gathering to feature Trump's false fraud claims

Conservative gathering to feature Trump's false fraud claims

WASHINGTON — A gathering of conservatives this weekend in Florida will serve as an unabashed endorsement of former President Donald Trump's desire to remain the leader of the Republican Party — and as a forum to fan his false claim that he lost the N
Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

SAN DIEGO — President Joe Biden on Wednesday lifted a freeze on green cards issued by his predecessor during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration to the United States.
Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

SAN DIEGO — President Joe Biden on Wednesday lifted a freeze on green cards issued by his predecessor during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration to the United States.
At divided time, Ohio unites behind statue of John Glenn

At divided time, Ohio unites behind statue of John Glenn

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Political divisions these days may be deep, but Ohioans never cease to agree on John Glenn. Both Republicans and Democrats on a state panel heaped praise on the late astronaut and U.S.
Armenian PM slams 'coup attempt' as political tensions rise

Armenian PM slams 'coup attempt' as political tensions rise

YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia's prime minister accused top military officers on Thursday of attempting a coup after they demanded he step down, adding fuel to months of protests calling for his resignation following the country's defeat in a conflict wi
Anticipating 2021 boom, Q4 GDP revised up slightly to 4.1%

Anticipating 2021 boom, Q4 GDP revised up slightly to 4.1%

WASHINGTON — The economy grew at a 4.1% pace in the final three months of 2020, slightly faster than first estimated, ending a year in which the overall economy, ravaged by a global pandemic, shrank more than in any year in the past seven decades.