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Month: June 2021

Biden has 5-minute talk with GOP Sen. Capito as hopes for bipartisan infrastructure plan dim

President Joe Biden spoke over the phone with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the lead Republican negotiator on infrastructure legislation, for five minutes on Tuesday afternoon, as prospects appear to be dimming for a bipartisan agreement. The West Virginia Republican’s senator’s office confirmed the brief discussion but did not provide additional details about the call. Tuesday’s

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A ‘Covid crime wave’ is one reason these residents want to break away from Atlanta — but critics say a split would be devastating for the city

In Atlanta’s well-to-do community of Buckhead, the debate over becoming an independent city has been brewing off and on for decades. Now, amid a spike in crime, calls to split from the capital have grown louder than ever. “We filed for divorce and our divorce is final,” said Bill White, chairman and CEO of the

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This school taught students before the Civil War. It’s hoping Biden’s recovery plans will bring modern necessities

The school is so old it’s seen not one but two global pandemics, plus a civil war. Now its superintendent is hoping new federal funding will bring it firmly into the 21st century. “Polk was the President when this building was erected and children began attending,” said Roger Leรณn, of the Lafayette Street Elementary School

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US deploys border authorities to Cancun to spot migrants posing as tourists, sources say

US border authorities have been deployed to assist Mexican immigration officials in spotting travelers arriving in Cancun, Mexico, with the intention of continuing to the US southern border, according to two Department of Homeland Security officials. The effort is part of a multi-pronged approach to stem the flow of migration to the US-Mexico border following

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of the Duchess of Sussex, the former actress Meghan Markle. Personal Birth date: August 4, 1981 Birth place: Los Angeles, California Birth name: Rachel Meghan Markle Father: Thomas Markle, Hollywood lighting director Mother: Doria Ragland, social worker and yoga instructor Marriages: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex (May

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Prince Harry Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of Britain’s Prince Harry. Personal Birth date: September 15, 1984 Birth place: London, England at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington Birth name: Henry Charles Albert David Father: Charles, the Prince of Wales Mother: Diana, the Princess of Wales Marriage: Rachel Meghan (Markle) Windsor (May 19, 2018-present) Children: Archie Harrison,

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Peabody Awards Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in broadcasting across multiple platforms including radio, television, streaming network programs and websites. Facts June 21-24, 2021 – The 80th Peabody Awards will be announced during a multi-day virtual celebration. June 10, 2020 – The Peabody Awards

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Man duped in food delivery scam

Click here for updates on this story     PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Eli Ortega says he makes a pretty good living, basically driving around and delivering food for a company called DoorDash. “I can support myself pretty well off of DoorDash any day of the week,” he told 3 On Your Side. Ortega works full time making

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Police: Mother arrested after welfare check leads to discovery of โ€˜deplorableโ€™ conditions for child living in home

Click here for updates on this story      APOLLO, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A mother was put behind bars after a welfare check led police to discover that a child was living under โ€˜deplorableโ€™ conditions in a home in Kiski Township. Police say that a welfare check was being performed at a home along Flat Rock

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South African health minister placed “on special leave” pending investigation into awarding of contracts

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Health Minister Zweli Mkhize “on special leave” Tuesday pending an investigation into the awarding of Department of Health contracts to a communications company staffed by former aides. “This period of special leave will enable the Minister to attend to allegations and investigations concerning contracts between the Department of Health

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