15 hours 7:39 Head of of federal student aid office resigns amid pressure from progressive groups
The man in charge of the federal government's student loan program, Mark Brown, has stepped down after mounting pressure from progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups.
The man in charge of the federal government's student loan program, Mark Brown, has stepped down after mounting pressure from progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups.20 489
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1 day 7:45 Pope Francis visits Kurdistan region of IraqPope Francis on Sunday visited the northern part of Iraq, including the autonomous Kurdish region. The pontiff is the first Catholic pope to make a trip to Iraqi Kurdistan.
Pope Francis on Sunday visited the northern part of Iraq, including the autonomous Kurdish region. The pontiff is the first Catholic pope to make a trip to Iraqi Kurdistan.21 903
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1 day 7:29 Mayor of Texas border city calls on governor to reconsider federal proposal to fund COVID testing…Texas' Republican Governor Greg Abbott has rejected a proposal from the Biden administration that would reimburse local officials for offering coronavirus testing and shelter to migrants as they
Texas' Republican Governor Greg Abbott has rejected a proposal from the Biden administration that would reimburse local officials for offering coronavirus testing and shelter to migrants as they51 928
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1 day 6:36 The continuing impact of Bloody Sunday on modern politicsIt's been 56 years since civil rights activists and supporters crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, demanding voting rights. They were violently met by Alabama State Troopers.
It's been 56 years since civil rights activists and supporters crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, demanding voting rights. They were violently met by Alabama State Troopers.10 725
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2 days 8:06 The connection between White evangelical Republicans and QAnonThe QAnon movement is still growing even after its baseless conspiracy theories are proven to be false. One group driving the movement is White evangelical Republicans.
The QAnon movement is still growing even after its baseless conspiracy theories are proven to be false. One group driving the movement is White evangelical Republicans.333 791
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2 days 9:26 Cuomo aides allegedly altered report on nursing home deathsSeveral of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's top aides reportedly rewrote a state health report on nursing homes to conceal higher death tolls in facilities.
Several of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's top aides reportedly rewrote a state health report on nursing homes to conceal higher death tolls in facilities.58 804
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2 days 12:18 Chicago mayor announces proposal to reform search warrant policiesChicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced new policy changes to police search warrant raids. But some activists say her reform isn't going far enough.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced new policy changes to police search warrant raids. But some activists say her reform isn't going far enough.6 884
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2 days 7:49 NBA players promote social justice reformThe city of Atlanta will host the NBA All-Star game on Sunday.
The city of Atlanta will host the NBA All-Star game on Sunday.3 874
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2 days 10:32 Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief packageThe Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Saturday, over 24 hours after opening debate on the bill.
The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Saturday, over 24 hours after opening debate on the bill.336 940
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2 days 9:47 UNICEF helps distribute vaccines to developing countriesEfforts are underway to get the coronavirus vaccine to people in developing countries. UNICEF is helping lead the charge for the global COVAX rollout in places like Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Efforts are underway to get the coronavirus vaccine to people in developing countries. UNICEF is helping lead the charge for the global COVAX rollout in places like Africa, the Middle East and Asia.3 203
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3 days 8:09 States ease coronavirus restrictions as health experts warn of another possible surgeDr. Anthony Fauci is warning the U.S. could be hit with another surge of coronavirus cases. It comes as more states ease restrictions, against the advice of federal health officials.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the U.S. could be hit with another surge of coronavirus cases. It comes as more states ease restrictions, against the advice of federal health officials.10 771
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3 days 5:53 U.S. experienced hiring surge in FebruaryThe U.S. experienced a hiring surge during President Biden's first full month in office. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February.
The U.S. experienced a hiring surge during President Biden's first full month in office. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February.4 697
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3 days 8:18 The economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic on LatinasUnemployment among Latinas has nearly tripled since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Children of undocumented women are also feeling the fallout of the crisis.
Unemployment among Latinas has nearly tripled since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Children of undocumented women are also feeling the fallout of the crisis.3 341
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3 days 5:19 Austin Mayor Steve Adler on Texas ending its statewide mask mandateDemocratic Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, joined CBSN to discuss his reaction to Republican Governor Greg Abbott ending the statewide mask mandate there next week.
Democratic Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, joined CBSN to discuss his reaction to Republican Governor Greg Abbott ending the statewide mask mandate there next week.39 153
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3 days 8:26 Biden calls for teachers to receive COVID-19 vaccines "immediately"President Biden has called for teachers and support staff to be prioritized for vaccines against COVID-19.
President Biden has called for teachers and support staff to be prioritized for vaccines against COVID-19.2 575
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3 days 8:02 Proposed Senate bill aims to fight illegal deforestation globallyThere's a push on Capitol Hill to hold nations accountable for illegal deforestation.
There's a push on Capitol Hill to hold nations accountable for illegal deforestation.2 299
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3 days 5:01 Coronavirus relief bill could pass Senate by this weekendThe Senate is continuing to work on President Biden's coronavirus relief bill, and it could be sent back to the House by this weekend.
The Senate is continuing to work on President Biden's coronavirus relief bill, and it could be sent back to the House by this weekend.43 266
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3 days 7:18 AstraZeneca exec: "We are ready to supply tens of millions of doses" in the U.S.Millions of doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are being administered to some of the world's lowest-income countries thanks in part to the global COVAX initiative.
Millions of doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are being administered to some of the world's lowest-income countries thanks in part to the global COVAX initiative.14 877
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3 days 5:07 Pope Francis in Iraq for historic papal visitPope Francis is describing his trip to Iraq as an "emblematic journey," the first time any pontiff has set foot in the birthplace of Abraham of the Old Testament.
Pope Francis is describing his trip to Iraq as an "emblematic journey," the first time any pontiff has set foot in the birthplace of Abraham of the Old Testament.5 279
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3 days 4:54 U.S. added 379,000 jobs in February as unemployment rate ticks down to 6.2%According to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department, the U.S. added 379,000 new jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.2%.
According to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department, the U.S. added 379,000 new jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.2%.2 390
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3 days 1:40 Co-workers with an unbelievable bond take DNA test and find out they're sistersCassandra Madison and her co-worker Julia Tinetti formed such an unbelievable bond that people joked they were sisters. Then they took a DNA test and discovered they actually were.
Cassandra Madison and her co-worker Julia Tinetti formed such an unbelievable bond that people joked they were sisters. Then they took a DNA test and discovered they actually were.7 376
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3 days 10:03 Music giant J Balvin reflects on global stardom and crossover to mainstreamJ Balvin's music has been streamed by millions across the globe, but he wouldn't call himself a superstar.
J Balvin's music has been streamed by millions across the globe, but he wouldn't call himself a superstar.1 702
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3 days 8:02 Expert weighs in on double masks and the Johnson and Johnson shotSome people are skeptical of getting the new Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 shot because of its efficacy rate or because of moral objections. Dr.
Some people are skeptical of getting the new Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 shot because of its efficacy rate or because of moral objections. Dr.3 830
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3 days 10:37 Voting rights activists prepare for filibuster fight in SenateThis week, the House passed a sweeping election reform and voting rights bill, but the legislation faces a steep climb in the Senate.
This week, the House passed a sweeping election reform and voting rights bill, but the legislation faces a steep climb in the Senate.17 904
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3 days 5:22 Senate consideration of COVID-19 relief package continues after 11-hour readingThe Senate adjourned around 2 a.m.
The Senate adjourned around 2 a.m.119 895
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3 days 8:19 NASA engineer on call with President Biden, Mars missionPresident Joe Biden called the team behind the NASA Perseverance rover to congratulate them Thursday on a successful landing on Mars.
President Joe Biden called the team behind the NASA Perseverance rover to congratulate them Thursday on a successful landing on Mars.17 734
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3 days 3:12 WorldView: U.N. warns of growing crisis in Ethiopia; Pope arrives in IraqThe United Nations is warning of a growing crisis in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region. In Europe, Italy is blocking 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccines heading to Australia.
The United Nations is warning of a growing crisis in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region. In Europe, Italy is blocking 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccines heading to Australia.11 472
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3 days 4:49 48 Hours: Fighting for AniahAniah Blanchard, a 19-year-old college student and the stepdaughter of a top-ranked UFC fighter, was found murdered in Alabama in 2019.
Aniah Blanchard, a 19-year-old college student and the stepdaughter of a top-ranked UFC fighter, was found murdered in Alabama in 2019.10 279
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3 days 5:10 Senate moving forward with COVID-19 relief bill after marathon reading delayed measureAs many states roll back mask mandates backed by the White House, senators could work into this weekend as Democrats try to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill.
As many states roll back mask mandates backed by the White House, senators could work into this weekend as Democrats try to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill.13 683
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3 days 7:26 Former Israeli ambassador weighs in on investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in Palesti…This week, the International Criminal Court announced that is will investigate alleged Israeli war crimes in the Palestinian territories. U.S.
This week, the International Criminal Court announced that is will investigate alleged Israeli war crimes in the Palestinian territories. U.S.4 102
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