The special relationship between Britain and the US received a major boost last night when Boris Johnson became one of the first world leaders to speak directly to new President Joe Biden.



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By Greg Clary The Washington Monument will be closed "until further notice" due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service said Saturday in a statement.

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House Democrats are working on drafting legislation proposed by President Joe Biden that would direct the IRS to send recurring monthly payments to American families to expand the child tax credit, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.

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A group of employees who work the same shift at a Canada Post facility in Mississauga have been sent home and advised to isolate to prevent further spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases at the site continues to climb.

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A weeklong strike at the nation’s largest wholesale produce market ended Saturday after workers overwhelmingly approved a deal that includes their largest pay increase in decades and more money for health coverage.

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South Dakota health officials reported 12 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,696 since the pandemic began.

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By  RNZ  The industry body for stonefruit growers in New Zealand is reassuring international customers of our Covid-free status, after the virus was reportedly found on fruit packaging in China.Chinese media organisation The Global...

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Marin County and its three local hospitals will limit COVID-19 vaccinations to residents age 75 and older for now.Dr. Matt Willis, the Marin County public health officer, estimates about 25,000 “essential workers” and 65,000 Marin residents age 65 and older – nearly a third of the county’s population – are eligible under the state’s revised vaccination protocol. He said that is far more that can be immediately vaccinated given the amount of supp…

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing criticism after attending President Biden’s inauguration this week despite telling residents of her own state to stay home and avoid large crowds.

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Two top Brazillian indigenous leaders on Friday, asked International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate President Jair Bolsonaro for 'crimes against humanity'. They have accused him of unprecedented environmental damage, killings and persecution. Chief Raoni Metuktire, the leader of the Kayapo people, and Chief Almir Narayamoga Surui, leader of the Paiter Surui tribe, filed the claim at the ICC on Friday.

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