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Biden Will Unveil Plan Intended To Make U.S. Economy More Fair
The president is set to address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, a speech that takes stock of what he's done in his first 100 days in office, and a look ahead to what he hopes to do next.
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After many delays, Elon Musk is now the proud owner of Twitter
This $44 billion deal was finalized Thursday night. Soon after, Musk fired top executives, including the CEO. This comes after months of twists and turns –- many of which played out on Twitter.
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Questions mount about Biden’s ability to remain on the party's presidential ticket
The Biden campaign says the president is staying in the race for the White House, but as he isolates with COVID in Delaware, top Democrats are sharing concerns with him that he can't beat Trump.
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Peoria Housing Authority, fire department partner to bring safer stove burners to Sterling Towers
The residents of a Peoria Housing Authority high-rise apartment building are getting new, safer burners for their stove tops at no cost.
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Mexican Immigrants, Mexican-Americans Moving To Central Illinois For Jobs
Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil discussed U.S.-Mexico relations in Peoria on Wednesday.
Bush Eyes Privatizing Social Security in Second Term
President Bush says reforming social security will be a top priority during his second term. He wants workers to be able to divert some of their payroll taxes into private accounts. They could invest that money in stocks and bonds to save for their own retirement. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports on what privatization could mean, and how it might be done.
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'New York Times' Replaces Jill Abramson As Executive Editor
Dean Baquet, the paper's managing editor, will become The Times' first African-American executive editor. Abramson's departure was reportedly related to "an issue with management in the newsroom."
NYU Medical School Plans Free Tuition For Those Studying To Be Doctors
New York University said the move was to address the high cost of entering a career in medicine. Most med students graduate in debt, which can often top $200,000.
United, Delta, American Say They Are Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights
United's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. Delta and American followed suit after United's announcement. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.
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