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Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'

President Biden's education secretary nominee, Miguel Cardona, appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday. Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times via AP hide caption

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Biden Transition Updates

Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'

Miguel Cardona, President Biden's education nominee, appeared before lawmakers on Wednesday for a mostly tame confirmation hearing. His opening message: In unity there is strength.

National

Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike

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Health

What Role Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine Will Play In Ending The Pandemic

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South Dakota Republicans Are Fighting To Pass Anti-Transgender Legislation

by Lee Strubinger

South Dakota Republicans Are Fighting To Pass Anti-Transgender Legislation

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Biden Transition Updates

Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'

by Cory Turner , Eda Uzunlar

Education Pick Miguel Cardona's Message To Lawmakers: 'En La Unión Está La Fuerza'

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Politics

Inside Vice President Harris' First Few Weeks In Office

by Scott Detrow

Inside Vice President Harris' First Few Weeks In Office

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National

Lawsuit Alleges 'Willful Indifference' Led To Deadly Conditions In Oregon Prisons

by Conrad Wilson

Lawsuit Alleges 'Willful Indifference' Led To Deadly Conditions In Oregon Prisons

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Business

Crude Prices Are Recovering, But Oil Companies Are Far From A Return To Normal

by Camila Domonoske

Crude Prices Are Recovering, But Oil Companies Are Far From A Return To Normal

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Overflowing 'Year Abroad' Is A Travelogue, A Coming-Of-Age Tale And A Mafia Thriller

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Author Interviews

Overflowing 'Year Abroad' Is A Travelogue, A Coming-Of-Age Tale And A Mafia Thriller

by Ari Shapiro

Overflowing 'Year Abroad' Is A Travelogue, A Coming-Of-Age Tale And A Mafia Thriller

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Politics

House GOP To Discuss Reps. Liz Cheney And Marjorie Taylor Greene About Trump Loyalty

by Kelsey Snell

House GOP To Discuss Reps. Liz Cheney And Marjorie Taylor Greene About Trump Loyalty

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Race

A Look At The Navy's New Report On Racial Bias

by Steve Walsh

A Look At The Navy's New Report On Racial Bias

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Health

The Joy Of Receiving A COVID-19 Vaccine In A Nursing Home

by Rae Ellen Bichell

The Joy Of Receiving A COVID-19 Vaccine In A Nursing Home

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Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case

In this picture taken in 2014, the medieval portable altar of Eilbertus a part of the Guelph treasure, is displayed at the Bode Museum in Berlin. The treasure's complicated history found itself at the U.S. Supreme Court. Markus Schreiber/AP hide caption

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Law

Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case

by Nina Totenberg

Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case

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Politics

Trump's Lies About 2020 Election Traumatized Atlanta Election Workers

by Johnny Kauffman

Trump's Lies About 2020 Election Traumatized Atlanta Election Workers

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Health

Inside The World Health Organization's Investigation Into How Pandemic Began

by Emily Feng

Inside The World Health Organization's Investigation Into How Pandemic Began

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Business

Will GameStop's Wild Ride In The Stock Market Actually Help Its Business?

by Alina Selyukh

Will GameStop's Wild Ride In The Stock Market Actually Help Its Business?

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Health

Do People Who Have Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms Qualify For Disability Benefits?

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Do People Who Have Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms Qualify For Disability Benefits?

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Langhorne Slim Finds Peace In The Chaos On 'Strawberry Mansion'

On Strawberry Mansion, Langhorne Slim dives into the aftermath of his struggle with addiction, hometown memories and mental health. Harvey Robinson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Langhorne Slim Finds Peace In The Chaos On 'Strawberry Mansion'

by Mary Louise Kelly , Noah Caldwell

Langhorne Slim Finds Peace In The Chaos On 'Strawberry Mansion'

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