'One of the great tragedies of American politics': Biden ends 5 decades in public life
President Joe Biden leaves behind a complicated legacy of legislative wins, economic gains and fractured relationships and grievances within his own party.
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Triumph, tragedy and an occultist: life at the dawn of mountaineering
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Biden reflects on accomplishments, American resilience in farewell address
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No One Should Be Scoring Political Points Over a Fire
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Joe Biden delays order to end Nippon Steel bid for US Steel
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Biden: Zuckerberg's decision to end Meta fact-checking is 'really shameful'
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Biden Calls Meta’s Ending of Fact-Checking Program ‘Shameful’
Responding to a question from a reporter, the president said he believed Americans “want to tell the truth.”The New York Times - 6d -
Biden calls Meta's decision to end fact-checking 'really shameful'
President Joe Biden slammed Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program, calling the announcement from Mark Zuckerberg “really shameful.”NBC News - 6d -
One-quarter in new poll say Biden was 'good' or 'great' president
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Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?
Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.The New York Times - 6d -
Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter
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South Korea’s real-life political drama
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President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather
Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden becomes great-grandfather, in likely presidential first
President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild into the world on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi had a cesarean section birth in Los Angeles. Biden, 82, is believed to be the first ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Biden welcomes first great-grandchild after granddaughter Naomi Biden gives birth
President Joe Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild in California on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi Biden gave birth.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Can Americans end our abusive relationship with private health insurance?
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President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today
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The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism
Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Biden and Trump offer vastly different choices on Americans to admire
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Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their life sentences
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5 things to know about Canada's political crisis
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Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Biden says Americans shouldn't forget Capitol attack -- but there won't be a repeat
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Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter
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Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Steph drops great one-liner on fiery exchange between Kerr, Christie
Warriors guard Steph Curry responded to Steve Kerr and Doug Christie's fiery exchange with a fitting one-liner after Golden State's loss vs. Kings.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
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Tilda Swinton on portraying a life's end in "The Room Next Door"
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Biden Awards 18 Medals of Freedom, and Delivers One Unmistakable Message
With a recipient list stocked with old-guard icons and political backers, the president signaled support for the establishment his successor wants to tear down.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into 'despicable' New Orleans attack
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