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The Senate narrowly avoided a partial shutdown by passing a six-bill package that will provide funding for various parts of the federal government until September. The bill was passed by the upper chamber with a vote of 75 to 22, and it has now been sent to President Biden’s desk just before the midnight cutoff.
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Following a passionate State of the Union speech, Biden begins his campaign tour – CBS News. Watch CBS News President Biden is embarking on a journey to promote his agenda for the next four years following his highly-anticipated State of the Union address on Thursday evening. Weijia Jiang is accompanying the president on his travels
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Washington — On Saturday, the U.S. is marking its first National Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. Bipartisan legislation signed into law by President Biden established March 9 as a day of remembrance for Americans wrongfully held overseas. The Hostages and Unlawfully Detained Persons Awareness Act was proposed and guided through the legislative process by Representatives
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CDC issues warning on uptick in ER visits involving melatonin – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials say the number of children who have accidentally taken melatonin, a sleep aid supplement, and ended up in the emergency room has more than tripled in the past decade. Meg Oliver has details. View CBS News In
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Ukrainian soldiers are experiencing a shortage of resources due to a delay in receiving military assistance – as reported by CBS News. Watch CBS News As Congress delays potential military assistance to Ukraine, their soldiers are facing supply shortages and difficulties maintaining their position. Charlie D’Agata is currently reporting from eastern Ukraine. View CBS News
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A recent report from CBS News investigates a U.S. airdrop in Gaza, where residents are struggling with extreme hunger. Watch CBS News The U.S. and other countries continue to deliver food into the Gaza Strip, where the United Nations says more than 500,000 people are on the brink of starvation. Ramy Inocencio embedded with U.S.
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According to Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon Press Secretary, approximately 1,000 American troops will be required to establish a temporary sea route in order to deliver aid to the blockaded Gaza Strip. These forces will not have a physical presence in Gaza, but will assist in constructing a pier and causeway for aid transportation.
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Eli Lilly has a message for people who are taking prescription medications developed for patients with Type 2 diabetes and obesity: Don’t take the drugs just because you want to look good. The message, delivered in a new Hollywood-themed ad called “Big Night,” will air this weekend and is timed to coincide with Sunday’s broadcast
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The importance of following safe sleep steps with infants The importance of following safe sleep steps with infants 04:45 Jool Baby is recalling more than 63,000 infant swings sold at Walmart stores and online because they pose a suffocation risk. The swings violate federal law as they were designed and marketed for infant sleep while
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Authorize the passing of laws that may result in prohibiting TikTok usage. TikTok, a well-known video-sharing platform, is currently operated by ByteDance, a company based in China. “If they pass it, I’ll sign it,” Mr. Biden, whose 2024 campaign I recently became a member of the application., told reporters. The proposed legislation, called the Protecting
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