Dana Farrington
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National
1st African American To Win The Spelling Bee Also Holds 3 Basketball World Records
"It made me feel really proud," she said after clinching the victory. The 14-year-old Louisianan outspelled the competition with the winning word "murraya."
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Politics
Biden Raises Refugee Cap To 62,500 After Earlier Criticism
The new ceiling for refugee admissions will be 62,500 — far above former President Donald Trump's cap of 15,000. Advocates had been concerned Biden was not moving fast enough on a campaign promise.
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Politics
Biden Urges Immediate Action From Senate On Gun Bills After Colorado Shooting
The president said the upper chamber needs to pass legislation approved by the House earlier this month, which would tighten gun laws including background checks.
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Politics
White House Tries To Snuff Out Report On Staffers Who Were Let Go For Pot Use
The administration updated personnel policies so that past marijuana use would not automatically bar people from employment. A new report suggested staffers received mixed messages on the policy.
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Politics
Young Migrants Held By Border Patrol Far Longer Than Allowed, Document Shows
The unaccompanied minors are spending an average of 117 hours in detention facilities, beyond the 72 hours allowed, according to a Department of Homeland Security document.
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Health
White House Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
Meadows, never far from the president's side, traveled extensively to rallies in the homestretch of the campaign, and was with Trump and his family on election night.
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Politics
Trump Gives Video Update On His Health: Next Couple Days Are 'The Real Test'
The president also said that he chose to go to Walter Reed medical center rather than be "locked up in a room upstairs" in the White House. He said he is feeling better than when he arrived Friday.
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Politics
Obama On George Floyd's Death And The 'Maddening' Normalcy Of Racism
Former President Barack Obama has responded to the Minneapolis death that has set off protests and drawn national attention, including President Trump's. Read his full statement.
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Politics
Trump gives 'Victory' speech after acquittal by Senate
The Senate found President Trump not guilty of the impeachment charges against him. Trump claimed he was "totally vindicated" and plans to give remarks at noon ET on Thursday. Watch the speech live.
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Politics
The Essence Of The Senate Impeachment Trial In 2 Videos
Democratic impeachment managers and President Trump's defense team have both completed their opening arguments in the Senate trial. Here's the bottom line for each side.