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Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president.
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'Obamacare' survives: Supreme Court dismisses big challenge
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
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U.S. jobless claims tick up to 412,000 from a pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since April despite widespread evidence that the economy and the job market are rebounding steadily from the pandemic recession.
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Newsday recommends Biden's team for his Cabinet and top jobs: What to know
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen all represent firsts.
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Biden trip takeaways: Respect, optimism, some skepticism
President Joe Biden's first overseas trip put his diplomatic and negotiating philosophy on display, as he rallied traditional U.S. democratic allies to confront new and old challenges and offered an often rosy take on the possibilities of cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin after a one-on-one summit.
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Maverick federal Judge Jack B. Weinstein dies at 99
U.S. District Judge Jack B. Weinstein credited his World War II Navy experience to his ability presiding over major cases during his five decades in the Brooklyn-based Eastern District of New York.
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Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the nation.
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Newsday recommends This is what 24 LI girls want to see from Biden and Harris
Newsday asked girls what they think President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris can do to help women and girls. Twenty-four responded with their ideas.
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'Practical work' summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs
The two exchanged cordial words and plotted modest steps on arms control and diplomacy but finished largely where they started — with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more.
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North Korea's Kim looks much thinner, causing health speculation
The health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has long been a source of morbid fascination in rival South Korea, which sits in the shadow of Kim's 1.2-million-strong army and his growing arsenal of nuclear-armed missiles.
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Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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Cuomo lifting pandemic restrictions: New York going back 'to life as we know it' after reaching vaccine threshold
After more than a year of restrictions affecting business and social activities, patrons will be able to sit shoulder to shoulder in bars or restaurants. Gyms, offices and entertainment venues will go largely back to normal. Long Island led in adult vaccinations.
