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Updated Mar 17, 2021 - Politics & Policy

IRS to delay tax filing deadline to May 17

Picture of The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Mar 17, 2021 - Politics & Policy

House votes to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Pelosi and Biden

Atlanta spa killings stir even more fear among Asian Americans

Worshippers offer prayers for victims of the Atlanta spa shooting in addition to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic at the Mahayana Buddhist temple in Chinatown, New York City.

ODNI says U.S. faces "heightened threat" from domestic extremism

Proud Boys members rallying for Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., in December 2020.
Updated Mar 17, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Georgia massage parlor shootings: What we know

Law enforcement personnel are seen outside a massage parlor where a person was shot and killed on March 16, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mar 17, 2021 - Economy

Federal Reserve looks to have it both ways in latest statement

Jerome Powell

Suspect in Georgia shootings charged with murder, assault

Two men stand under a sign that says Golden Spa
Mar 17, 2021 - World

Israel's election: Netanyahu seeks a majority to block his corruption trial

Mar 17, 2021 - World

Russia recalls ambassador to U.S. for "consultations" as tensions spiral

Putin
Mar 17, 2021 - World

Scoop: Inside the U.S.-Israel talks on Iran

Illustration of two hands with matching pieces of a nuclear symbol.  

Senate unanimously confirms China expert Katherine Tai as U.S. trade representative

Katherine Tai before the Senate Finance Committee during a confirmation hearing in February.

Biden administration to direct $12 billion to schools for COVID testing

A Preschool drops off a specimen after helping her daughter collect a sample

Scoop: Keith Rabois' new startup will buy up e-commerce businesses

An illustration of a shopping bag with a hand icon, representing the intersection of digital and real-world commerce.
Mar 17, 2021 - Economy

Inflation surpasses coronavirus as investors' biggest worry

Biden says he believes Putin is a "killer"

Mar 17, 2021 - Economy

Wall Street's "smart money" is still betting stocks fall

Illustration of a bear being stubborn with its arms crossed.

The split at the heart of tech's new labor movement

Illustration of three raised fists holding 8-bit cursors
Mar 17, 2021 - Economy

The case for going back to the office

Mar 17, 2021 - World

U.S. sanctions 24 Hong Kong and Chinese officials

Antony Blinken, U.S. secretary of state, left, attends the Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee (SCC) meeting in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, March 16
Mar 17, 2021 - Technology

Hate speech soars for young social media users

Biden says he supports reforming Senate filibuster

President Biden outside of the White House on March 16.

Immigration talk and deeds, visualized

Democrats join Republicans with border questions

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is seen speaking with reporters.

Capitol riot becomes fodder abroad

Haitian President Jovenel Moise is seen delivering a speech.

Kissing the ring: Inside the GOP courtship of Trump's endorsement

Illustration of a gold ring with MAGA engraved on the front
Updated Mar 16, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Biden says Cuomo should resign if allegations are true

President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House on March 15
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