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• Retired teacher return childhood diaries to dozens of students across Canada

  10-03-2021 23:43 via cnn.com
  
  A retired Canadian teacher is giving some of his former students a look back at their childhoods by returning long-forgotten diaries they wrote decades ago in his class.
  
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• Democratic leader tells Graham to 'go to church' after reparations comment

  10-03-2021 23:40 via cnn.com
  
  House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Wednesday blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments that aid to Black farmers in the Covid-19 relief bill are "reparations" and called for his fellow South Carolinian to get back in touch with Christianity.
  
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• Case and death rates were higher in GOP-led states in second half of 2020, study finds

  10-03-2021 23:37 via cnn.com
  
  In the second half of 2020, Republican-led states had higher Covid-19 case rates and death rates than Democrat-led states, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine on Tuesday.
  
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• 'Help is on the way': Democrats cheer as US House passes $1.9tn Covid relief plan – video

  10-03-2021 23:34 via theguardian.com
  
  The House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus measures in US history, a sweeping $1.9tn Covid-19 relief bill that gives Joe Biden his first major victory in office. The measure provides $400bn for $1,400 direct payments to most Americans, $350bn in aid to state and local governments, an expansion of the child tax credit, and increased funding for vaccine distribution. 'This is the most consequential legislation that many of us will ever be
  
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• Memo outlines how White House plans to take victory lap

  10-03-2021 23:11 via cnn.com
  
  The White House plans to deploy its messaging blitz to tout the newly passed $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan to "every corner" of the country in the weeks ahead, zeroing in on key components each day as it seeks to maintain -- or build on -- the proposal's current popularity, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN.
  
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• Opinion: Democrats should spike the football

  10-03-2021 22:32 via cnn.com
  
  On Wednesday, Democrats delivered for Americans. The Covid-19 relief bill is a crucial lifeline for millions of struggling Americans that frankly should have come much sooner.
  
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• Dutch inventor of cassette audio tape dies at 94

  10-03-2021 22:29 via feeds.foxnews.com
  
  Lou Ottens, the Dutch inventor of the iconic cassette tape, died at the age of 94 at his home in the Netherlands on Saturday, according to local media.
  
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• Grandmother breaks down during embrace with granddaughter after a year apart

  10-03-2021 21:49 via cnn.com
  
  CNN's Brianna Keilar talks with Evelyn Shaw, who got a "hug prescription" from her doctor, and her granddaughter about the embrace after a year in isolation.
  
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• Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

  10-03-2021 21:17 via cnn.com
  
  The Senate voted to confirm Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland on Wednesday, sending the appellate judge on his mission to uphold the integrity of the Justice Department after its actions over the past years threatened to undermine it.
  
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• Roblox goes public and is instantly worth more than $40 billion

  10-03-2021 20:52 via cnn.com
  
  Investors weren't making the trademark "oof" Roblox death sound Wednesday. Shares of the popular video game platform debuted on Wall Street and promptly surged more than 40% to $64.50, valuing the company at about $42 billion.
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene's tactics called a 'pain in the a**'

  10-03-2021 20:52 via cnn.com
  
  Tactics by hardline House Republicans like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to delay legislation that has broad support from both parties has been called a "pain in the a**" by one Republican. CNN's Gloria Borger explains why this could end up hurting them.
  
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• 'A pain in the a**': Republican colleague slams Marjorie Taylor Greene's stall tactics

  10-03-2021 20:52 via cnn.com
  
  Tactics by hardline House Republicans like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to delay legislation that has broad support from both parties has been called a "pain in the a**" by one Republican. CNN's Gloria Borger explains why this could end up hurting them.
  
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• US Congress passes Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill

  10-03-2021 20:34 via cnn.com
  
  • Fox News looks the other way as Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill is passed
  
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• President's top legislative priority heads to his desk after it passes US House in a party-line vote

  10-03-2021 20:34 via cnn.com
  
  The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his top legislative priority into law later this week and deliver aid to most American households amid the pandemic.
  
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• Biden makes early mark with major legislative win

  10-03-2021 20:34 via cnn.com
  
  The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his top legislative priority into law later this week and deliver aid to most American households amid the pandemic.
  
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• Analysis: Did Biden already blow his chance at bipartisanship?

  10-03-2021 20:26 via cnn.com
  
  Within the next 24 hours, the House is expected to pass and President Joe Biden is expected to sign the American Rescue Plan -- a massive $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus bill that will likely be the signature accomplishment of the 46th president's first year (if not entire first term) in office.
  
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• Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill marks an end to four decades of Reaganism | Analysis

  10-03-2021 20:20 via theguardian.com
  
  Analysis: Reagan’s presidency undermined faith in government. The stimulus package helps restore FDR’s legacyJoe Biden reflected recently on the last time a Democratic administration had to rescue an economy left in tatters by a Republican president.“The economists told us we literally saved America from a depression,” Biden told the House Democratic Caucus last week. “But we didn’t adequately explain what we had done. Barack was so modest; he didn’t wan
  
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• Former Brazilian President Lula attacks Bolsonaro as his path to a political comeback clears

  10-03-2021 20:18 via cnn.com
  
  Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday launched a stinging attack against President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of Covid-19, days after a judge cleared the way for his political comeback.
  
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• Here's what's in the Covid relief package

  10-03-2021 20:13 via cnn.com
  
  The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan, a top legislative priority for President Joe Biden.
  
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• See Thai PM spray journalists with sanitizer at news conference

  10-03-2021 19:56 via cnn.com
  
  Thailand's Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, responded in an unusual way during a news conference where he was asked about a cabinet reshuffle.
  
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• Beautiful private island in Bahamas goes up for sale

  10-03-2021 19:47 via cnn.com
  
  What's better than having your own luxury resort in the Bahamas? Owning your own private island in the Bahamas.
  
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• To punish Saudi Arabia with the "Khashoggi Ban," Biden mirrored a plan developed under Trump

  10-03-2021 19:40 via cnn.com
  
  When the Biden administration announced a ban on dozens of Saudis from traveling to the US in response to intelligence that the kingdom's powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, had approved the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it was rolling out a plan that had been spiked by the Trump administration and brought back to life once President Joe Biden took office.
  
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• To punish Saudi Arabia, Biden mirrored a plan developed under Trump

  10-03-2021 19:40 via cnn.com
  
  When the Biden administration announced a ban on dozens of Saudis from traveling to the US in response to intelligence that the kingdom's powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, had approved the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it was rolling out a plan that had been spiked by the Trump administration and brought back to life once President Joe Biden took office.
  
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• Britney Spears' father defends himself as Republicans call for congressional hearing over her conservatorship

  10-03-2021 19:40 via cnn.com
  
  Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears is firing back after Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, and Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida called for a congressional hearing on conservatorships.
  
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• Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?

  10-03-2021 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.
  
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• This is not Piers Morgan's first controversial moment

  10-03-2021 19:24 via cnn.com
  
  Piers Morgan has courted controversy throughout his career, from his editorship of the Daily Mirror to his time on the Celebrity Apprentice.
  
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• Rory McIlroy says Tiger Woods is 'doing better' and hopeful to be home in the 'next week or so'

  10-03-2021 19:00 via cnn.com
  
  Golfer Rory McIlroy says his friend and fellow professional Tiger Woods is "feeling better" and is hopeful to be transferred to his home in Florida in the "next week or so."
  
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• Senate confirms Rep. Marcia Fudge as secretary of HUD

  10-03-2021 18:43 via cnn.com
  
  The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge as secretary of Housing and Urban Development, adding another African American woman to the ranks of President Joe Biden's Cabinet.
  
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• Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul's appeal rejected by court

  10-03-2021 18:15 via cnn.com
  
  A Saudi court has rejected an appeal by prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul that would have allowed her to travel freely, her family and supporters said.
  
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• Coronavirus variant first identified in UK appears to be more deadly, study suggests

  10-03-2021 18:13 via cnn.com
  
  The coronavirus variant B.1.1.7, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is associated with an estimated 64% higher risk of dying from Covid-19, suggests new research published in a peer-reviewed journal.
  
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• Travel guidance won't come until more people are vaccinated, CDC says

  10-03-2021 18:11 via cnn.com
  
  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has so far declined to issue new guidance on travel for vaccinated Americans due to concerns about travel-related surges but is "looking forward" to updating guidance once more people get protected.
  
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• UK policeman held for murder in missing woman case

  10-03-2021 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Londoner Sarah Everard, 33, has not been seen since she disappeared in Clapham a week ago.
  
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• Meghan complained to UK network over Piers Morgan's comments

  10-03-2021 18:01 via cnn.com
  
  • Former palace insider: It's clear there will be reverberations
  • Black journalists say UK media 'in denial'
  
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• Pentagon carrying out an urgent review to determine which bases are 'high-risk' for sexual assault

  10-03-2021 17:55 via cnn.com
  
  The Pentagon is carrying out an urgent review to determine which US military installations and units are "high-risk" for service members becoming victims of sexual harassment and assault.
  
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• Russia's Twitter crackdown ends up taking out government websites

  10-03-2021 17:53 via cnn.com
  
  Russia moved to slow down the speed of Twitter on Wednesday after the social media company failed to remove what the country's media watchdog described as prohibited or harmful content.
  
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• Tanzanian President Magufuli 'in Kenyan hospital with Covid'

  10-03-2021 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The president has coronavirus and has had a cardiac arrest, an opposition leader tells the BBC.
  
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• Covid: White hat bounty hackers become millionaires

  10-03-2021 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Remote working and lockdowns help more "white hat" hackers earn money by reporting software bugs.
  
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• Thailand launches yacht quarantine scheme

  10-03-2021 17:45 via cnn.com
  
  All visitors to Thailand must currently spend 14 days in quarantine on arrival, but now they can choose a more luxurious way to wait it out -- by staying onboard a yacht.
  
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• 'Safe and secure' Olympics to take place this year - IOC president Bach

  10-03-2021 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach promises to deliver a "safe and secure" Tokyo Olympics this year.
  
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• Norilsk Nickel: Mining firm pays record $2bn fine over Arctic oil spill

  10-03-2021 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The spill happened last May and saw some 21,000 tonnes of oil pour into rivers in northern Russia.
  
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• Senior Democratic leader calls for Graham to 'go to church' after reparations comment

  10-03-2021 17:25 via cnn.com
  
  House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Wednesday blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments that aid to Black farmers in the Covid-19 relief bill are "reparations" and called for his fellow South Carolinian to get back in touch with Christianity.
  
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• Morgan stands by Meghan criticism after TV exit

  10-03-2021 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex also formally complained to ITV about Morgan's remarks, it is being reported.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan: Where do they get their money?

  10-03-2021 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The couple say they struck commercial deals to fund security after being financially cut off.
  
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• England's Six Nations pay split 'an easy decision' - Youngs

  10-03-2021 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scrum-half Ben Youngs says it is an "easy decision" for England's players to share their fees and ensure fringe members are paid the same for the Six Nations.
  
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• Michelle Obama opens up about mental health struggles during pandemic

  10-03-2021 17:10 via cnn.com
  
  Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke candidly in an interview published Wednesday about her struggles with low-grade depression during the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges of 2020, encouraging Americans to speak more openly about their mental health.
  
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• What the Arkansas abortion ban is really trying to do

  10-03-2021 17:00 via cnn.com
  
  On Tuesday, Arkansas passed one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country -- a move directly aimed at forcing (or, at the very least, encouraging) the conservative majority in the Supreme Court to reexamine Roe v. Wade.
  
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• Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of murder in hunt for missing London woman

  10-03-2021 16:58 via cnn.com
  
  A serving London Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 33-year-old woman, the police service said Tuesday in a statement.
  
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• Police officer arrested in hunt for missing London woman

  10-03-2021 16:58 via cnn.com
  
  A serving London Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 33-year-old woman, the police service said Tuesday in a statement.
  
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• UK hasn't banned Covid vaccine exports - PM

  10-03-2021 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson "corrects" the European Council president over claims about the government's stance.
  
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• Ryan Murphy addresses complaint from Naya Rivera's father over college fund promise

  10-03-2021 16:36 via cnn.com
  
  Ryan Murphy has spoken out after being accused of not following through on a promised college fund for Naya Rivera's young son.
  
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