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Biden: "Being a cop today is one hell of a lot harder than it's ever been"

President Joe Biden speaks during the 40th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2021. (
Updated Oct 16, 2021 - World

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly bombing in southern Afghanistan

The mosque after the blast in southern Kandahar province.
Oct 16, 2021 - Economy

New wave of strikes will test worker power

Illustration of an angry-looking briefcase-shaped power outlet with the chord being pulled out
Oct 16, 2021 - Technology

The smart city comes of age

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Key clean power provision likely won't survive in Dems' spending bill

Wind farm in New Mexico

Biden: DOJ should prosecute those who defy Jan. 6 subpoenas

Photo of Joe Biden standing next to reporters who are holding out their phones at him
Updated Oct 15, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Bill Clinton hospitalized for non-COVID-related infection

Photo of Bill Clinton wearing a mask and in a coat walking in a hall
Oct 15, 2021 - Health

FDA panel endorses shot of J&J booster for adults

A physician's assistant draws up a shot of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus vaccine in a primary care physician's office.

Capitol Police officer indicted for obstructing Jan. 6 investigation

Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

First look: New bipartisan bill to counter China's economic coercion

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U.S. to lift restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers on Nov. 8

People wait in line to receive information on their flights at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Oct 15, 2021 - Economy

This is what a profit margin squeeze looks like

Definition of success at UN Climate Summit is in flux

Illustration of flag game pieces placed on a game board made from a thermometer

Appeals court denies DOJ's request to suspend Texas abortion ban

People protesting Texas' abortion ban outside of the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Oct. 2.
Oct 15, 2021 - Economy

The coming vacation spike

Congress vs. "the algorithm"

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Oct 15, 2021 - Economy

Next big bet: Wagers rush in on Fed chair pick

Illustration of a golden chair in a crystal ball.

White House vows to treat climate change as "systemic" financial risk

Family wading through flood waters after Hurricane Nicholas landed in Galveston, Texas on September 14, 2021
Oct 15, 2021 - Health

Democrats' attempt to lower private drug prices is likely to fail

Illustration of a miniature toy donkey next to a large pile of pills
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