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US child obesity epidemic has gotten worse during pandemic, study finds

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US child obesity epidemic has gotten worse during pandemic, study finds

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US, UK, Australia unveil new security pact

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is forming a new Indo-Pacific security alliance with Britain and Australia.
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GOP prosecutors threaten lawsuits over vaccine requirement

In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden Thursday, attorneys general from 24 states called the vaccine mandate a "threat to individual liberty."
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US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low

The job market and the broader economy have been slowed in recent weeks by the delta variant.
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Biden recommends tax hikes for those making more than $400k, tax breaks for middle class

President Joe Biden announced changes to tax policy Thursday that he believes will help the middle class.
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Biden wants big corporations to pay their 'fair share' of taxes

Speaking Thursday, President Joe Biden said it was time for large American corporations to pay higher taxes, considering billionaires' pandemic wealth increases.
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Biden discusses plans for economy, middle class

President Joe Biden said Thursday that he thinks the nation is at an "inflection point."
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The 'Jeopardy!' host hunt is over... For now

Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will split hosting duties for the remainder of the season.
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Ozone hole over Antarctica larger than usual, scientists say

Experts say it's likely to take until the 2060s for the ozone-depleting substances used in refrigerants and spray cans to completely disappear from the atmosphere.
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Surprise uptick in spending by Americans as delta spread

Online sales soared 5.5% last month, while sales at restaurants and bars were flat from the month before.
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Opt-out deadline for October child tax credit payment is coming up

The third installment of the $250 - $300 monthly advance payment went out Wednesday and the deadline to opt-out of the October stipend is days away.
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US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

An official said current travel restrictions will remain in place until the administration rolls out a “new system” for regulating international travel.

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US child obesity epidemic has gotten worse during pandemic, study finds

US, UK, Australia unveil new security pact

GOP prosecutors threaten lawsuits over vaccine requirement

US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low

Biden recommends tax hikes for those making more than $400k, tax breaks for middle class

Biden wants big corporations to pay their 'fair share' of taxes

Biden discusses plans for economy, middle class

The 'Jeopardy!' host hunt is over... For now

Ozone hole over Antarctica larger than usual, scientists say

Surprise uptick in spending by Americans as delta spread

Opt-out deadline for October child tax credit payment is coming up

US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

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