Biden Administration Offers To Restart Diplomacy With Iran
The Biden administration has taken its first steps to reopen diplomacy with Iran.
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Biden Tries To Rein In ICE: New Rules Limit Who Immigration Agents Target for Arrest
After four years of stepped-up enforcement, the Biden administration is announcing new guidelines that sharply limit who can be arrested and deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Biden To Announce $4 Billion For Global COVID-19 Vaccine Effort
The cash infusion will go to support the COVAX program, co-run by the World Health Organization, to distribute vaccines to low- and middle-income countries.
Power Returns To Millions Of Texans, But Many Remain Without
After days without power, millions of Texans have had electricity service restored after a crippling deep freeze and forced reductions. Still, hundreds of thousands are without power.
Biden Administration Limits ICE's Ability To Arrest And Deport Certain Non-Citizens
After four years of stepped-up enforcement, the Biden administration is announcing new guidelines that sharply limit who can be arrested and deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Chicago Digs Out From Winter Storms That Have Left Multiple Feet Of Snow
A series of winter storms has dumped more than 40 inches of snow on the Chicago area. Roofs are collapsing under the weight of the snow and officials are now searching for places to put it all.
Under Boil-Water Orders, Texas Water Supply Is Strained
As power outages begin to ease in Texas, utility problems still remain. High demand continues to stress hundreds of local water systems as millions of Texans are now under orders to boil water.
New York Governor Under Fire For Data On Nursing Home Infections
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who presented himself as a competent leader early in the COVID-19 crisis, is facing allegations that the state manipulated data about nursing home infections.
Baseball Spring Training Returns To Arizona, But Not Without COVID-19 Worries
Pitchers and catchers soon report to Arizona facilities for baseball spring training, but there are concerns the annual ritual could cause or worsen COVID-19 outbreaks.
State Department Says It Can Push Democracy While Continuing To Sell Weapons To Egypt
President Biden's Department of State says it can both push for human rights and democracy in Egypt and continue to supply the country with weapons. That's the way it explained its approach this week.