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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure. Among Biden’s 23 nominees with Cabinet rank, just … [Continue reading] about Biden’s Cabinet half-empty after slow start in confirmations
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that Dr. Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will be a senior adviser to support Maryland’s response to COVID-19. Hogan also announced that … [Continue reading] about Hogan names former CDC director Redfield as adviser
Freddie Freeman found a way to top the double honors of winning the NL MVP and Hank Aaron Award. The Atlanta Braves first baseman’s bigger thrill is having two new baby boys. He describes his babies, Brandon and Maximus Turner, as his “twins with a … [Continue reading] about Braves’ Freeman celebrates his new baby ‘twins with a twist’
BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks advanced in Asia on Wednesday after a wobbly day on Wall Street, when the S&P 500 gave back most of its gains from a day earlier. Hong Kong led the advance, gaining 1.7%. Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai and Sydney also were higher. … [Continue reading] about Asian shares advance despite Wall Street retreat
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line … [Continue reading] about Abortion concerns prompt archdiocese warning on vaccine
