JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - More than two dozen Republican-led states filed lawsuits Friday challenging President Joe Biden's vaccine requirement for private companies, setting up a high-stakes legal showdown pitting federal authority against states' rights.The requirement issued Thursday by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration applies to businesses with more than 100 employees.

Their workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or face mask requirements and weekly tests. The lawsuits ask courts to decide whether the administration's effort to curtail the pandemic represents a federal power grab and usurps the authority of states to set health policy.At least 26 states filed lawsuits challenging the rule."This.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that a 14-water cut will be experienced from 4 PM on Wednesday (9) for many areas in the Gampaha District.The areas that will be affected are:Ekala, Kotugoda, Udammita, Thudella to 20th Mile Post along Raja Mawatha, Wahatiyagama, Delatura, Katunayake, Seeduwa, Udugampola, Minuwangoda, Katunayake Air Force Camp, Katunayake Free Trade Zone, and Katana South.

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Kenney announces removal of mask mandates for Alberta students

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that all mask mandates for children 12 and under will be removed.

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Alberta will continue lifting COVID-19 restrictions in phased approach: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney announces the final two steps in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta based on hospitalizations.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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Tequila could become America’s favorite liquor, data trends show

General Declaration on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin Tequila, as put forth by Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council. Tequila popularity has been steadily growing since 2002 and in 2021 alone, 26.9 million 9-liter cases of tequila were sold, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Compared to vodka, which still has the top spot in Americans’ hearts, tequila sales grew by 30.1% compared to vodka sales which only grew by 4.9% in 2021 alone. "As of 2021, agave-based spirits are the third largest spirits category in the US, behind vodka and whisky. Agave spirits are set to continue on their growth path, fueled by a mix of drivers, including authenticity, product diversity and consumer engagement," according to IWSR which analyzes and tracks alcohol trends. Americans’ consumption of tequila rose 30% between 2015 and 2020, according to IWSR. Tequila also drove industry growth, accounting for nearly one-third of the total increase in spirits revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council.

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SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2022/02/03: People watch from Canaveral National Seashore as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is carrying 49 Starlink internet s CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX says a geomagnetic storm damaged the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, keeping most of them from making the proper orbit.The 49 satellites were launched on Feb.

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GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., talks with the media after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, February 25, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) WASHINGTON - A senior Republican lawmaker apologized late Tuesday for using an expletive when Democratic Rep.

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Biden picks former FDA chief Robert Califf to lead agency again

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Friday is tapping former Food and Drug Administration commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the powerful regulatory agency, according to a person familiar with the decision.Califf's nomination comes after months of the concern that the agency near the center of the government’s COVID-19 response has lacked a permanent leader.

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Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Thursday to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony on his first Veterans Day in office.Biden, the father of an Iraq war veteran, spoke at length praising American veterans, thanking them for their commitment to the nation’s defense."To all our veterans, past and present: We thank you, we honor you, and we remember, always, what you’ve done for us," Biden said.Biden said those who’ve earned the title of "American veteran" have an honor that only a small percentage of Americans can claim, "one that marks those able to claim it as brothers and sisters." He said the "badge of courage" unites across all ages, regardless of background, because to be a veteran is

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Biden to visit Arlington, announce effort to ID toxic air issues in veterans

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will visit Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Thursday to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony on his first Veterans Day in office and also announce an effort to better understand, treat and identify medical conditions suffered by troops deployed to toxic environments.Biden, the father of an Iraq war veteran, is set to discuss the effort that centers on lung problems suffered by troops who breathe in toxins and the potential connection between rare respiratory cancers and time spent overseas breathing poor air, according to senior White House officials. Federal officials plan to start by examining lung and breathing problems but said they will expand the effort as science identifies potential new

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Biden to showcase infrastructure plan with promise to unclog ports, fight inflation

BALTIMORE - With Americans facing the highest annual inflation rate in decades, President Joe Biden is trying to persuade the country his infrastructure economic plans can fix the problem.The president heads to the Port of Baltimore on Wednesday for the start of what is likely to be a national tour to showcase the $1 trillion legislation that cleared Congress last week. The president intends to emphasize how the spending can strengthen global supply chains to help lower prices, reduce shortages and add union jobs, the White House says.That message became more critical after the government reported Wednesday that consumer prices in October climbed 6.2% from a year ago.

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Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is extending the federal government's 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022, the White House is announcing Tuesday.On a conference call Tuesday morning, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients informed governors that Biden is approving the extension of Federal Emergency Management Agency support to help continue FEMA-backed efforts like vaccination clinics and public education campaigns surrounding the shots.The extension also continues 100% federal reimbursement for National Guard personnel deployed to help combat the virus, including those tasked with assisting local hospitals treating coronavirus cases.The extension into early

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Biden takes aim at Putin following REvil ransomware charges, sanctions

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Monday took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin following U.S. action targeting two suspected criminal hackers involved in a wave of ransomware attacks, including one that led to the temporary shutdown of the world’s largest meat processor and another that snarled businesses around the globe on Fourth of July weekend.Biden said the U.S.

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Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is pushing forward with a massive plan to require millions of private sector employees to get vaccinated by early next year. But first, he has to make sure workers in his own federal government get the shot.About 4 million federal workers are to be vaccinated by Nov.

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What's in the infrastructure bill? Biden's signature measure explained

WASHINGTON - The $1 trillion infrastructure plan that now goes to President Joe Biden to sign into law has money for roads, bridges, ports, rail transit, safe water, the power grid, broadband internet and more.The House passed the bipartisan plan Friday night and Biden said Saturday he will hold a signing ceremony when lawmakers return from a week’s recess.The new law promises to reach almost every corner of the country. It's a historic investment that the president has compared to the building of the transcontinental railroad and Interstate Highway System.

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Infrastructure bill: Which Democrats, Republicans voted for Biden's signature measure

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden’s signature infrastructure bill was hailed as a bipartisan achievement when it passed the Senate earlier this year.With the support of 13 Republicans late Friday night, it maintained that moniker. The House passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill 228-206.RELATED: House lawmakers vote yes on Biden's $1T infrastructure billIt’s now destined for the White House for Biden’s signature after the following Republicans broke rank with their party:The U.S.

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Biden's $1.85T spending package: What's in, what's out as House nears vote

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's now- $1.85 trillion plan to boost social and education programs as well as protect against global warming continues to be fine-tuned by Democrats in Congress with a new goal of completing work before Thanksgiving.The updated plan includes universal preschool, funding to limit child care costs and a one-year continuation of a child tax credit that was expanded earlier this year and applied to more families. But Democrats are scaling back some investments and shortening the timeframe for funding to whittle down spending.

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Biden's social spending, infrastructure bills on brink of House votes

WASHINGTON - Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package alongside a companion $1 trillion infrastructure bill in what would be a dramatic political accomplishment — if they can push it to passage.The House scrapped votes late Thursday but will be back at it early Friday, and White House officials worked the phones to lock in support for the president's signature proposal.

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US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022

WASHINGTON - Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan.

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US mandates COVID vaccines or weekly tests for big companies by Jan. 4

Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly under government rules that took effect Thursday.

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House prepares to debate, vote after bolstering Biden's $1.85T package

WASHINGTON - The House is preparing to debate and vote on a revised draft of President Joe Biden’s now-$1.85 trillion domestic policy package as well as a companion $1 trillion infrastructure bill, Democrats eager to show voters the party can deliver on its priorities.With a flurry of late-breaking adjustments, Democrats added key provisions to what has grown to a sprawling 2,135-page package — adding back a new paid family leave program, work permits for immigrants and changes to state and local tax deductions.Votes are possible Thursday, with the Democrats anxious to finish up the president's signature package after drawn-out talks on Capitol Hill were partly blamed for the party's dismal election results in bellwether states this

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Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill

WASHINGTON - House Democrats added a new paid family leave program, immigrant work permits and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill Wednesday, reviving key priorities in the rush to finish up and start voting after dismal overnight election results.The House Rules Committee convened late Wednesday afternoon to consider the updated text of the now-sprawling 2,135-page package — a crucial step ahead of initial House votes that are possible as soon as Thursday.The flurry of last-minute additions — on top of a plan to include lower Medicare prescription drug prices — comes as Democrats are desperate to deliver on Biden's signature domestic proposals after grim election

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Biden administration moves to curb methane emission from oil and gas operations

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging plan to reduce methane emissions, targeting a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming and packs a stronger short-term punch than even carbon dioxide.The plan was being announced Tuesday as President Joe Biden wraps up a two-day appearance at a United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. Biden pledged during the summit to work with the European Union and other nations to reduce overall methane emissions worldwide by 30% by 2030.The centerpiece of U.S.

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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Has COVID-19, Reveals the Last Time She Was with President Biden

Jen Psaki, the White House Press Secretary, has revealed she has COVID-19.

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COP26: Biden appeals to world leaders at UN climate summit in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Scotland - President Joe Biden was swinging the focus of his battle for fast, concerted action against global warming from the U.S. Congress to the world on Monday, appealing to global leaders at a U.N.

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White House spokesperson Jen Psaki has COVID-19, last saw Joe Biden on Tuesday

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, she said in a statement, adding she had last seen President Joe Biden on Tuesday.

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Biden, EU believe deal on steel tariffs will help with climate change

ROME (AP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday a new U.S. and European Union trade agreement would crack down on "dirty steel" that produces carbon emissions that are blamed for climate change and also patch up a trans-Atlantic rift over Trump-era steel and aluminum tariffs.Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a joint appearance during the Group of 20 summit that the agreement represented a renewed partnership on economic and environmental matters.

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Biden seeks solutions for supply chain delays at G20 summit

ROME (AP) - President Joe Biden is convening world leaders at the Group of 20 summit on Sunday to talk about ways to relieve the supply chain bottlenecks hampering the global economy as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.Despite devoting a combined $15 trillion to combat the fallout from COVID-19, many of the world's largest economies are slogging through mass shortages as ships are waiting to dock, the prices of shipping containers climb, not enough trucks exist to haul goods from ports, and virus outbreaks halt factory production.Supply chain issues have emerged as a point of economic and political pain for Biden, as the delays have contributed to inflation and potentially put a damper on holiday shopping.

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Biden admits to Macron US was 'clumsy' in Australian submarine deal

ROME - Working to patch things up with an old ally, President Joe Biden told French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday the U.S. had been "clumsy" in its handling of a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia, an arrangement that left France in the lurch and rattled Europe’s faith in American loyalty.Biden and Macron greeted each other with handshakes and shoulder grabs before their first face-to-face meeting since the deal was publicly announced in September, marking the latest American effort to try to smooth hurt French sensibilities.

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Biden receives Communion in Rome amid abortion debate in US

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 29: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL OR MERCHANDISING USAGE ) Pope Francis meets with U.S. President Joe Biden during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on October 29, 2021 in Vatican City, Vatican.

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Biden, European allies to resume negotiations with Iran over nuclear program

ROME (AP) - President Joe Biden said Saturday that nuclear talks with Iran would resume while he and a trio of European allies warned that Iran has "accelerated the pace of provocative nuclear steps" after they met to align strategy for the negotiations aimed at trying to bring Iran and the U.S. back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear accord.Biden' and the leaders of Germany, France and Britain met at a pivotal time as Iran continues to enrich uranium to near-weapons-grade levels.

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19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Eighteen states filed three separate lawsuits Friday to stop President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violates federal law.Attorneys general from Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming signed on to one lawsuit, which was filed in a federal district court in Missouri.

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Biden, European allies talk Iran's nuclear program at Rome meeting

ROME (AP) - As Iran’s nuclear program makes troubling advances, President Joe Biden huddled Saturday with European allies to talk through strategy as they press for a diplomatic resolution — and to plan for the possibility Iran declines to return to the negotiating table.The meeting with the leaders of Germany, France, and Britain — known as the E3 — comes at a pivotal time, as Iran continues to enrich uranium to near-weapons-grade levels.

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18 states sue to stop Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors

Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violates federal law.Attorneys general from Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming signed on to one lawsuit, which was filed in a federal district court in Missouri. Another group of states including Georgia, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, Utah and West Virginia filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Georgia.Texas also sued individually on Friday.

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Biden declares November 2021 National Veterans and Military Families Month

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden issued a proclamation Friday declaring all of November 2021 as National Veterans and Military Families Month — a way "to honor veterans and military families with appropriate ceremonies and activities" as an extension of Veterans Day.Veterans and Military Families Month was created with the intent of placing more focus on appreciating and supporting veterans and their families. "To those who serve and those that serve alongside them — their families and caregivers — we owe a debt we can never fully repay," Biden wrote in the proclamation.

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Biden joins world leaders for G-20 summit in Rome: Here's what to know

ROME - After a meeting with Pope Francis on Friday at the Vatican, President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome.Leaders of the Group of 20 countries will gather on Saturday and Sunday for their first in-person summit since the pandemic took hold. They’re confronting a global recovery hindered by an energy crunch that has spurred higher fuel and utility prices.

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Biden, Pope Francis talk COVID-19, climate change, poverty at Vatican

VATICAN CITY - President Joe Biden arrived at the Vatican Friday to meet with Pope Francis, the world's two most notable Roman Catholics huddling to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and poverty.The president takes pride in his Catholic faith, using it as moral guidepost to shape many of his social and economic policies. Biden wears a rosary and frequently attends Mass, yet his support for abortion rights and same-sex marriage has put him at odds with many U.S.

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