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Biden stimulus showers money on Americans, sharply cutting poverty in defining move of presidency – The Washington Post

Biden stimulus showers money on Americans, sharply cutting poverty in defining move of presidency  The Washington Post To Juice the Economy, Biden Bets on the Poor  The New York Times Majority of Americans back Biden’s coronavirus response, poll finds  Business Insider The Right

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Meretz head sparks uproar by saying ICC probe against Israel legitimate

Nitzan Horowitz says that while he’s saddened by war crimes investigation, Jerusalem shouldn’t be surprised after it kept building in settlements ‘like there was no tomorrow’

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Senate passes Biden’s $1.9trn coronavirus relief plan after all-night debate

Joe Biden’s $1.9trn (£1.4trn) COVID-19 relief plan has been passed by the Senate in a party-line vote after an all-night session.

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Study of Aggressive Covid-19 Strain in Brazil Suggests Limits of China Vaccine

A small-scale study found plasma from eight people vaccinated with CoronaVac failed to efficiently neutralize the Amazonian strain of the coronavirus known as P.1 that is now ravaging Brazil.

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Trump vows to campaign against ‘disloyal’ Murkowski – POLITICO

Trump vows to campaign against ‘disloyal’ Murkowski  POLITICO Trump says he’ll campaign against Murkowski in Alaska next year  CNN Trump vows to campaign against “disloyal” Sen. Murkowski  Axios Trump promises to travel to Alaska to campaign against Murkowski | TheHill  The Hill Where Lisa

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Here’s How the Senate Pared Back Biden’s Stimulus Plan – The New York Times

Here’s How the Senate Pared Back Biden’s Stimulus Plan  The New York Times Senate passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, including $1,400 stimulus checks, with no Republican support  NBC News Senate narrowly passes COVID relief bill after sleepless, tumultuous night  Fox News Biden’s

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Cabinet gives final okay to reopening of restaurants, event venues and more

After delays, ministers approve return of much of economy under restrictions; studies to resume for grades 7-10 and in universities, colleges

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EU said looking to secure millions of AstraZeneca vaccines from US

Bloc of 27 countries started vaccine drives at end of December, but has been progressing at far slower pace than some rich nations, including US, Israel and former member Britain

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Pope, top Iraq Shiite cleric deliver message of coexistence

Pope Francis walked through a narrow alley in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf for a historic meeting with the country’s top Shiite cleric Saturday, and together they delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence in a country still reeling from

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Pope, top Iraq Shiite cleric deliver message of coexistence

Pope Francis walked through a narrow alley in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf for a historic meeting with the country’s top Shiite cleric Saturday, and together they delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence in a country still reeling from

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