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Morning News Brief
Joe Biden heads to Europe for his first international trip as president. Do COVID-19 vaccines hold up against variants? Operation Trojan Shield tricks suspected criminals into giving up information.
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Politics
What Prompted Biden To Order A Deeper Look Into COVID-19's Origin?
President Biden has asked for a 90-day investigation into how the COVID-19 pandemic started, and whether it's possible that the virus leaked from a lab in China.
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Morning News Brief
Biden asks intelligence agencies to push for stronger conclusion to COVID-19 origins. Big oil firms faces seismic shifts in how they do business. Shooter kills eight people at San Jose rail yard.
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Politics
Women Left Their Jobs To Be Caregivers. A Business Coalition Wants Companies To Help
More women than men left the workforce during the pandemic, many because they had to care for children. A business council wants companies to take the lead in expanding child care and elder care.
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Arts & Life
Gospel Sensation Tasha Cobbs Leonard Has Several Reasons (For You) To Believe
The singer, one of the most celebrated gospel singers of her generation, Leonard had as tough a year as any – and, with a new song and new ministry, she wants to help.
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Education
NYC Schools Chancellor Says Her Message To Parents Is Simple: Schools Are Safe
The largest U.S. school district will reopen this fall with no option for virtual classes. Chancellor Meisha Porter says 70,000 employees have already been vaccinated, "and we need our children back."
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Morning News Brief
Eight states pass milestone of getting 70% of adults vaccinated with at least one shot. Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold. George Floyd's family marks one year since his murder.
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Morning News Brief
Ten days of fighting take a big toll in the Gaza Strip. House passes bill to create a commission to probe Capitol insurrection. A new coronavirus is discovered in Malaysia, and it's coming from dogs.
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National
Andrew Brown Jr. Did Not Use Vehicle As A Weapon Against Deputies, Attorney Says
An attorney for Andrew Brown Jr.'s family is disputing a North Carolina prosecutor's contention that Brown used his vehicle as a deadly weapon against deputies who fatally shot him.
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Morning News Brief
International calls grow to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas. No charges will be brought against N.C. sheriff deputies who fatally shot Andrew Brown Jr. Ford will unveil its electric F-150.