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Senate parliamentarian rules against $15 minimum wage in COVID-19 relief bill The Senate parliamentarian ruled Thursday that a minimum wage hike cannot be included in the reconciliation process to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.      EU expels Venezuelan ambassador from bloc in sanctions rift Member states of the European Union agreed on Thursday to expel the Venezuela ambassador from the intergovernmental body.   Bronny James undergoes surgery for torn meniscus Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, had surgery to repair a significant knee injury.   HHS nominees Rachel Levine, Vivek Murthy face questions on COVID-19, opioids Senators grilled assistant secretary for health nominee Dr. Rachel Levine and surgeon general nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy on how the Biden administration will respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis Thursday.   Tiger Woods transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. Golf star Tiger Woods was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following the single-vehicle rollover crash Tuesday that left him with serious leg injuries.   Broncos release ex-Pro Bowl DT Jurrell Casey after one season The Denver Broncos released veteran defensive tackle Jurrell Casey after only one season, the team announced Thursday.   Senate confirms former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary Jennifer Granholm took the oath of office Thursday to become President Joe Biden's energy secretary.   DHS expects troops to assist with border enforcement for 3 to 5 more years The Department of Homeland Security wants troops to stay at the southern border of the United States for the next three to five years, officials told the Government Accountability Office during a review of its role.   Texans' Deshaun Watson still wants trade after meeting with HC David Culley Despite meeting with new head coach David Culley, Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson remains disgruntled and still wants to be traded this off-season.   Texas court stays execution of Ramiro Ibarra on intellectual disability grounds The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has stayed the execution of a man who says he's intellectually disabled and thus can't constitutionally be put to death.   House passes Equality Act in move to expand LGBTQ protections from discrimination The House on Thursday voted 224-206 to approve the Equality Act, which aims to close gaps in current federal civil rights laws to protect the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.   U.S., China lead world as military spending increases globally Global defense spending reached a new high point in 2020, with the United States spending more than any other country and China pulling in second, according to a new report.   Seahawks star QB Russell Wilson hasn't demanded trade, agent says Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson has not demanded a trade despite growing frustrations with the franchise, his agent said Thursday.   Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert found dead; charged with human trafficking Former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach John Geddert was found dead Thursday after being charged with 24 crimes including human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct related to abuse of his students.   AIr Force clears KC-46A for limited, non-combat refueling The Air Force has cleared the KC-46 aerial refueling tanker for limited, non-combat flights, officials said this week.   Teenage tyrannosaurs, other 'megatheropods' limited diversity of smaller dinosaurs By dominating ecological niches that might have otherwise hosted a diversity of smaller carnivores, so-called "megatheropods" dramatically altered the structure and diversity of dinosaur communities during the Mesozoic.   USS Port Royal, USS John Paul Jones participate in Joint Air Defense Exercise The guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal and guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones participated in this year's Joint Air Defense Exercise.   President Joe Biden, VP Kamala Harris mark 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations since they took office President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marked the milestone of 50 million COVID-19 vaccines being administered with a White House ceremony Thursday, praising the pace of inoculations.   Stop for gas earns Michigan woman a $500,000 lottery jackpot A Michigan woman said a stop for gas on her way to work became a life-changing detour when she decided to buy a lottery ticket and won $500,000.   Man from Ireland becomes world's oldest ice mile swimmer A 66-year-old man plunged into freezing waters and swam for a mile to claim a Guinness World Record as the world's oldest ice mile swimmer.   Dow falls nearly 560 points after 'flash' spike in 10-year treasury yield The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 559.85 points Thursday after the 10-year treasury yield increased 0.2% to climb above 1.6% before settling at 1.5%.   Dogs, children are 'in sync,' study shows It is an image as heartwarming as any: Young children giggling as the family dog climbs all over them and licks their faces. But new research suggests the bond may be more than playful.   Increasingly intense fire seasons diminishing carbon storage abilities of global forests Across the world, fire seasons are growing longer and more intense. New research suggests that as fires burner bigger, hotter and more frequently, forests and their carbon storage capabilities are suffering.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Top Senate Official Disqualifies Minimum Wage From Stimulus PlanThe parliamentarian ruled that the provision, which would gradually increase the wage to $15 an hour, violated the strict budgetary rules that limit what can be included in the package.   Give Biden a Chance? On Covid Aid, Some Trump Voters Just MightRepublican leaders in Washington firmly oppose the president’s stimulus plan, but a sizable number of Trump voters support it, interviews and polls show. Confirmation in Doubt for Neera Tanden, Biden’s Budget Director PickThe struggle to gain support for the longtime Democratic aide whose combative Twitter posts have drawn criticism reflects miscalculations by the White House and its chief of staff, Ron Klain. D.C.’s Mayor Mourned Covid’s Unequal Toll. Her Sister Is the Latest Victim.As the number of coronavirus deaths in the city reached 1,000 this week, three-fourths of the dead were Black. Germans Clamor for Covid Vaccines, but Shun AstraZeneca’s OfferingHundreds of thousands of AstraZeneca doses are sitting unopened as many Germans reject the vaccine over fears it is “second-class” compared to the one developed by BioNTech and Pfizer. Biden Orders Airstrikes in Syria Targeting Iran-Backed MilitiasPresident Biden ordered retaliatory strikes against the militias whose attacks in Erbil this month killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member. Biden Speaks With Saudi King; Unclear if Khashoggi Killing Was DiscussedAn intelligence report is expected to be released on Friday as the Biden administration engages in a “recalibration” of the United States’ relationship with Saudi Arabia. John Geddert Is Dead After Human Trafficking ChargesJohn Geddert died by suicide shortly after he was charged with human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct, Michigan prosecutors said. Residents of a Texas Border City Long Felt Overlooked. The Storm Made It Worse.Del Rio residents, searching for fresh food and water, said that government aid has been sparse. “When they’re running for office is when we see them,” one man said of politicians. Still Processing: Remembering Whitney HoustonWe can’t forget what made her the greatest. Should We Put the Filibuster Out of Its Misery?Depends on which people you talk to. Ezra Klein and Jessica Anderson join Jane Coaston to debate the Senate’s revered and reviled tactic. Got a Confidential News Tip?The Times would like to hear from readers who want to share messages and materials with our journalists. Sacha Baron Cohen Has a Message for Mark ZuckerbergThe actor who, as Borat, drew our attention to racism, misogyny and autocratic propaganda calls out the social media companies who profit off these trends. Nurses Are Barely Holding Themselves TogetherBeing a nurse was already hard. But in the pandemic, it’s become almost impossible. This Senator Has Got the Math Wrong About a $15 Minimum WageJohn Thune says he earned $6 an hour as a teenager in the 1970s. That would be more than $20 today. The Paradox of Pandemic PartisanshipMany Republicans consider Biden illegitimate — and support his plans. How We Can Better Predict Weather CatastrophesWe need to develop an early warning system to forecast climate-induced extreme weather events. Mitch McConnell Doesn’t Get to Define ‘Bipartisan’If 70 percent of Americans support a policy, including most Republicans, it is bipartisan — regardless of what some senators think about it. The Supreme Court Is Not Finished With ElectionsThe justices are about to consider whether the Voting Rights Act applies to policies that restrict the vote. Texas Is a Rich State in a Rich Country, and Look What HappenedWe don’t realize how fragile the basic infrastructure of our civilization is. The Masks of MexicoA surreal representation of resilience and resignation. I Was Fine With Being the Breadwinner, Until 2020 Came AlongMy husband pays for nothing, and I’m starting to resent him. Afghan Government Backs Repatriation of Guantánamo DetaineeAfghanistan has intervened in U.S. federal court seeking the return of an Afghan prisoner who has been held since 2007, but never charged. Man Killed 3 After Early Release, Officials SayAn Oklahoma man whose prison sentence had been commuted cut out and cooked a woman’s heart and tried to feed it to his relatives before killing two of them, the authorities said. Mr. Potato Head Brand Goes Gender NeutralHasbro is dropping the Mr. from the Mr. Potato Head brand name and logo “to promote gender equality and inclusion,’’ the company said. At Least Eight Killed in Haiti Prison BreakOne of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders was among the inmates who fled the prison in Port-au-Prince. Black Officer Gives Account of Capitol Riot“Black officers fought a different battle” on Jan. 6, said Harry Dunn, a Capitol Police officer. Here is what he saw and heard when rioters, including white supremacists, stormed the Capitol. After 10 Months at Sea, a Giant Carrier Returns to a Changed NationA mounting pandemic death toll. A contested election. A riot at the Capitol. “The world at home has become completely different and we don’t know what we are coming home to,” one sailor on the Nimitz said. Canadians Try to Solve the Enigma of Hard ButterPandemic inspired baking has helped focus national attention on a burning question: Why does Canadian butter seem so firm? ‘WandaVision’ Lives Inside TV. Just Like We Do.After a year of pandemic life, the superhero show’s inventive premise — television as both escape and prison — is all too relatable. 10 Classical Concerts to Stream in MarchMitsuko Uchida, the Louisiana Philharmonic and a performance organized by Teju Cole are among the highlights. Dispo, David Dobrik's Photo-Sharing App, Is Taking OffSome are calling David Dobrik’s new photo app, Dispo, the next Instagram. How Food Traditions Nourish New MomsParents still turn to old recipes and customs for postpartum recovery. The Norwegian Wool CoatThe topcoats made by Norwegian Wool are as warm as your bulkiest puffer, and they’ve become the favorite of financiers, news anchors and the movie crowd. Lady Gaga’s Dogs Are Stolen and Dog Walker Is ShotThe Los Angeles police said that two French bulldogs were taken Wednesday night and that a dog walker was critically injured. Lady Gaga is offering a reward for their safe return, a representative said. Spelling BeeUse 7 letters to make as many words as you can. The Crossword, Tiles and MoreSolve the daily puzzle edited by Will Shortz, or try out other games like the Mini and Vertex. VertexConnect the dots to reveal the hidden picture. TilesOur soothing matching game may help you de-stress. More Recent Articles
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