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White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

WASHINGTON - The White House has dropped Trump-era executive orders that attempted to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, officials said Wednesday.A new executive order directs the Commerce Department to undertake what officials describe as an "evidence-based" analysis of transactions involving apps that are manufactured or supplied or controlled by China.

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US COVID cases drop another 30% as Africa surge continues

With the introduction of three effective COVID-19 vaccines, daily COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to rapidly decline across the country, and new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that vaccines have been particularly beneficial for older Americans.

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Slowed COVID-19 vaccinations endanger Biden’s July 4 goal

Kevin Hensley is given the J&J COVID vaccine in coordination with the Cook County Health Dept. and the Chicago White Sox.

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US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday unveiled President Joe Biden’s plan for sharing 75% of unused COVID-19 vaccines with the rest of the world, sending excess supply to other countries struggling to vaccinate their populations in an effort to end the global pandemic. The U.S. previously stated its intent to share 80 million vaccine doses with the world by the end of June.

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JBS, world’s largest meat producer, moves to reopen ‘vast majority’ of plants after cyberattack

CANBERRA, Australia - The world’s largest meat processing company is getting back online after production around the world was disrupted by a cyberattack just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.Brazil’s JBS SA said late Tuesday that it had made "significant progress" in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the "vast majority" of its plants to be operating on Wednesday."Our systems are coming back online and we are not sparing any resources to fight this threat," Andre Nogueira, CEO of JBS USA, said in a statement.Earlier, the White House said JBS had notified the U.S.

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Ransomware attack on world's largest meat company disrupts global production

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - A ransomware attack on the world's largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.The Brazilian meat processor JBS SA notified the U.S.

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Latest Russian hack attempt largely fended off by US agencies, White House says

WASHINGTON - The White House says it believes U.S. government agencies largely fended off the latest cyberespionage onslaught blamed on Russian intelligence operatives, saying the spear-phishing campaign should not further damage relations with Moscow ahead of next month’s planned presidential summit.Officials downplayed the cyber assault as "basic phishing" in which hackers used malware-laden emails to target the computer systems of U.S.

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US to reach 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday, White House says

WASHINGTON - The White House expects the United States on Tuesday will reach a notable milestone with 50% of American adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19.To date, more than 128 million American adults are fully vaccinated and nearly 158 million — or 61.5% — have received at least one dose of a vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. President Joe Biden has set a goal of 70% of adults to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by the Fourth of July, with 160 million fully vaccinated against the virus.

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George Floyd’s family to meet with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death

WASHINGTON - The family of George Floyd will meet on Tuesday with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. on the one year anniversary of his death amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.The killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who died at the hands of a White Minneapolis police officer, sparked a global reckoning over systemic racism and movement for police reform.

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‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin

WASHINGTON - The White House supports an independent investigation into the origin of COVID-19, press secretary Jen Psaki said, after the Wall Street Journal reported three Wuhan lab workers were sick and hospitalized months before the pandemic.The outlet reported the researchers were from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology and fell ill in November 2019 according to an undisclosed U.S.

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Biden presents GOP with $1.7T infrastructure plan counteroffer

WASHINGTON - The White House put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer Friday to Senate Republicans, dropping from President Joe Biden's sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal "in the spirit of finding common ground."White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki disclosed the new offer as talks were still underway between key Cabinet secretaries and GOP senators at a crucial stage toward a deal. Skepticism had been rising on all sides amid complaints about the lack of significant movement off the opening bids.

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A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badges

WASHINGTON – The White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: vaccination badges and “super swipes” for people who've gotten their coronavirus shots.

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US has provided over $500 million in COVID relief to India, says White House

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Chicago mayor: Reporters of color get 2-year mark interviews

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that she will grant one-on-one interviews to mark the two-year anniversary of her inauguration solely to journalists of color, saying she has been struck by the “overwhelmingly" white press corps in Chicago.

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GOP seeks political opening amid tense Israel-Hamas fighting

WASHINGTON – Republicans trying to drive a wedge between Democrats and chip away at President Joe Biden’s support are zeroing in on the violence in the Middle East, laying blame on his administration and aiming to make his liberal critics the face of the party heading into the midterm elections.

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WH memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility

WASHINGTON – White House officials are seeking to quell anxiety about inflation and the pace of hiring — issuing a memo Tuesday that highlights robust economic gains as the United States gets vaccinated and recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Abreu, Dozier hurt in collision, leave White Sox-Royals game

CHICAGO – Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu injured his face and knee after colliding hard with Kansas City third baseman Hunter Dozier on the first base line in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.

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Manchin courtship: WVa senator joins Jill Biden at clinic

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The White House's courtship of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin continued Thursday as the moderate Democrat joined first lady Jill Biden on a visit to West Virginia, days after he met with President Joe Biden.

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Deal reached for ex-White House counsel McGahn's testimony

WASHINGTON – Former White House counsel Don McGahn will answer questions in private from the House Judiciary Committee in an apparent resolution of a longstandin dispute over his testimony, according to a court document filed Wednesday evening.

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Biden to speak on COVID-19 response, vaccination rates amid July 4 push

Biden is set to deliver remarks Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. ET as his administration faces a pivotal moment in the U.S.

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Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer

WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama’s dog Bo died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media.

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La Russa's extra-inning gaffe stings White Sox in loss

Hall of Famer Tony La Russa developed a reputation as a master strategist while managing the Oakland A's and St. Louis Cardinals to a total of three World Series championships.

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Cease stars with arm and bat as White Sox roll past Reds 9-0

CINCINNATI – Dylan Cease pitched one-hit ball for six innings, struck out 11 and amazingly got three hits in his first pro plate appearances as the Chicago White Sox routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 Tuesday night.

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Orlando White Castle announces update for people waiting in line

ORLANDO, Fla. – The White Castle in Orlando announced an update for people waiting in line at the new fast-food restaurant.

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Bidens, Carters pose for a photo during visit to Plains

PLAINS, Ga. - The oldest sitting president and the longest-living president appeared in the same, historic photo. During their visit to Georgia last week, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden stopped in Plains, Georgia, home of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalyn Carter. Joe Biden was a Delaware senator and Jimmy Carter ally during the Georgian’s term in the White House from 1977 to 1981.The 96-year-old former president and the 93-year-old former first lady were unable to attend Biden’s inauguration because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Former circus elephants begin to arrive at Florida sanctuary

YULEE, Fla. – Former circus elephants are starting to arrive at a new wildlife sanctuary in north Florida.

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Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox

CHICAGO – Shane Bieber struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night.

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'I'm still exhaling': Swing-state voters on Biden's 100 days

ELM GROVE, Wis. – Standing on the sidelines of her son's soccer practice in this upscale suburb, Laura Hahn looked skyward for answers when asked how she would rate President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office.

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Biden address to Congress: President says US ‘turning peril into possibility’

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden took to the dais of the House for his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, aiming to pitch an $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays in American life, while also calling on lawmakers to negotiate Medicare prescription drug costs.Biden also planned to tout his administration’s successful efforts in facilitating COVID-19 vaccinations for 200 million people within his first 100 days in the White House.

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Biden address to Congress: What time, how to watch and what he’ll say

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. He is expected to lay out his agenda for economic recovery from a disastrous, ongoing global pandemic. Biden is also expected to tout his administration’s successful efforts in facilitating 200 million COVID-19 vaccinations within his first 100 days in the White House.

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Jobs are make-or-break argument for Biden in climate plan

WASHINGTON – The White House is bringing out the billionaires, the CEOs and the union executives Friday to help sell President Joe Biden's climate-friendly transformation of the U.S. economy at a virtual summit of world leaders.

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White Castle in Orlando sets new opening date

You’ve been waiting for this day since the news broke in 2019 and the time has finally come to enjoy White Castle in Central Florida.

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Hitting latest vaccine milestone, Biden pushes shots for all

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is set to meet President Joe Biden’s latest vaccine goal of administering 200 million coronavirus shots in his first 100 days in office, as the White House steps up its efforts to inoculate the rest of the public.

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The Latest: MLB's Indians to boost attendance to 40% in May

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rally

BOSTON – Wearing their new blue-and-yellow uniforms, the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 Saturday when Marwin Gonzalez homered to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning.

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White House: Intel on Russian 'bounties' on US troops shaky

WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday that the intelligence community does not have conclusive evidence that Russian intelligence operatives encouraged the Taliban to attack American troops in Afghanistan.

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White Sox LHP Carlos Rodón throws no-hitter against Indians

CHICAGO – Carlos Rodón threw the majors' second no-hitter of the season Wednesday night, losing his bid for a perfect game on a hit batter in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

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White Sox LHP Rodón throwing perfect game thru 8 vs Indians

CHICAGO – Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodón has a perfect game after eight innings against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.

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On Jackie Robinson Day, remember the Black men who played in the majors before he broke the color barrier

Jackie Robinson in Brooklyn Dodgers uniform.

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White House: First lady Jill Biden to undergo 'procedure'

WASHINGTON – The White House says President Joe Biden will accompany his wife, Jill Biden, early Wednesday morning to an appointment where she will undergo a “common medical procedure.”

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Kristin Smart case: Paul Flores, Smart's former classmate, taken into custody, report says

Kristin Smart is shown in a file image. Paul Flores, a former classmate of Kristin Smart, was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the California Polytechnic State University's students' 1996 disappearance, according to KSBY. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday morning that they would be announcing "major" new developments in the case Tuesday afternoon a 2 p.m. Back in March, investigators served a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande home of Ruben Flores, Paul's father, located in the 700 block of White Ct.

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LEADING OFF: Kershaw vs Scherzer as last 2 champs collide

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:

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Rapper-actor DMX, known for iconic hip-hop songs, dead at 50

NEW YORK – DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)" and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and “What!” as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement Friday from his family. He was 50.

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Rapper DMX dead at the age of 50

DMX PHOENIX - DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs "Ruff Ryders’ Anthem" and "Party Up (Up in Here)" and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and "What!" as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 50.According to earlier media reports, DMX, whose real name was Earl Simmons, was taken to the hospital following a heart attack.The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering "catastrophic cardiac arrest," according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died.

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‘Enough prayers, time for some action’: Biden introduces executive orders on gun control

WASHINGTON - The White House believes the United States is enduring a "gun violence public health epidemic," so President Joe Biden is taking executive action to address it.Biden spoke from the Rose Garden Thursday morning, announcing new gun control measures that target ghost guns, red flag laws, pistol-stabilizing braces and other issues.He said he wants Congress to do more than offer "thoughts and prayers" to the victims of gun violence."They’ve offered plenty of thoughts and prayers, members of Congress," Biden said, "But they’ve passed not a single new federal law to reduce gun violence.

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Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine

LOS ANGELES - White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as the Biden administration continues its effort to get Americans vaccinated and open schools safely."At the beginning of March, the president directed states and the federal retail pharmacy program to prioritize the vaccination of teachers, school staff and child care workers during the month of March," Andy Slavitt, the acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said in a White House press briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday."As the president announced yesterday, as of the end of March, the latest CDC estimates show that almost

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Biden to announce executive orders Thursday on America’s 'gun violence public health epidemic'

WASHINGTON - The White House believes the United States is enduring a "gun violence public health epidemic," so President Joe Biden is taking executive action to address it.Biden will speak from the Rose Garden Thursday morning to announce new gun control measures. According to a White House-issued fact sheet, the president will target ghost guns, red flag laws, pistol-stabilizing braces and other concerns.Ghost guns are homemade firearms — which are perfectly legal — that often lack serial numbers that would be used to trace them.

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Demi Lovato has 'survivor's guilt' in wake of DMX's health emergency

Demi Lovato has been struggling with "survivor's guilt" ever since rap icon DMX was hospitalised following a suspected drug overdose. The Party Up (Up in Here) hitmaker, real name Earl Simmons, has been under doctors' care in White Plains, New York since Friday night, when he suffered a heart attack.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0