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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s pick for health secretary, Xavier Becerra, faces two days of contentious Senate hearings. Republicans are portraying the Californian as unfit, but Democrats are unfazed, accusing the GOP of playing politics … [Continue reading] about GOP working to block Biden’s health care pick; Dems unfazed
Shailene Woodley confirmed that she’s engaged to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The actor discussed her relationship with Rodgers on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday, saying they got engaged “a while ago.” The … [Continue reading] about Shailene Woodley confirms she’s engaged to Aaron Rodgers
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — For Native Americans, Deb Haaland is more than an elected official on track to become the first Indigenous secretary of the Interior Department. She is a sister, an auntie and a fierce pueblo woman whose political stances have … [Continue reading] about Deb Haaland hearing is Indian Country’s Obama moment
TOKYO (AP) — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after a sell-off of shares in technology companies on Wall Street. Tokyo was closed for a national holiday. South Korea’s Kospi slipped nearly 0.2% to 3,074.76. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.9% to … [Continue reading] about Asian shares mixed amid vaccine optimism, US tech sell-off
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday despite a sell-off of shares in technology companies on Wall Street. Japanese markets were closed for a national holiday. South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.4% in morning trading to 3,066.60. … [Continue reading] about Asian shares mostly higher amid coronavirus vaccine optimism
