US vows to stand by ally Australia against China
<p>WASHINGTON — The Biden administration vowed Thursday to stand by Australia in its worsening trade and other disputes with China. </p>
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Chief of teachers union is ‘all in’ on full fall reopening
The president of the American Federation of Teachers called Thursday for a full return to in-person learning in the fall, saying the union is...
For Muslims in America, Eid al-Fitr comes as pandemic eases
<p>For Qassim Abdullah, this year’s Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr marked a bit of a milestone: Now fully vaccinated, the 66-year-old finally felt comfortable...
Virus stifles Muslims’ Eid al-Fitr celebrations for 2nd year
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year Thursday as the COVID-19 pandemic again forced mosque closings...
Judge tosses lawsuit over Virginia state senator’s censure
A federal judge on Thursday sided with the state of Virginia and tossed a lawsuit filed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Amanda Chase over her...
Pope meets Argentine president months after abortion law
<p>ROME — Pope Francis met Thursday with Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, months after Argentina legalized abortion despite a personal appeal from the pontiff and...
Texas lawmakers approve abortion ban as early as 6 weeks
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — Texas would ban abortions after as early as six weeks — before many women even know they are pregnant — and...
Morning shows extend the day to cope with viewer erosion
NEW YORK — A recent job promotion came with what seems to be a counterintuitive mandate for NBC News senior vice president Libby Leist:...
US vows to stand by ally Australia against China
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration vowed Thursday to stand by Australia in its worsening trade and other disputes with China.
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Feds provide $7.4B for public health; school nurses in plan
<p>WASHINGTON — The government will provide $7.4 billion to expand the nation's public health capacity by hiring school nurses to vaccinate kids and creating...