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Who is Andy Jassy? Get to know the man replacing Jeff Bezos as Amazon’s next CEO | Just the FAQs

Who is Andy Jassy? Get to know the man replacing Jeff Bezos as Amazon’s next CEO | Just the FAQs

Andy Jassy is the head of Amazon Web Services and will be replacing Jeff Bezos to become the company’s next CEO in Q3. Here’s what you need to know. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp58N8g8MyY&list=PLlvHlI3rc2tPuBC9PBwXStBbcZW0GRAUC&index=6 By this summer, Amazon will have a new CEO. On Tuesday, the tech giant announced a transition in leadership. Founder Jeff Bezos will leave the company’s top role, and …

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Rep. Greene removed from House committees | USA TODAY

Rep. Greene removed from House committees | USA TODAY

Why the House removing Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees is important RELATED: Why not everything you say or tweet is protected under free speech https://youtu.be/EnaOnqKGc6g The House has voted to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from House committees. Here’s why this is significant for the congresswoman. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics …

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President Biden delivers remarks | USA Today

President Biden delivers remarks | USA Today

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks during visit to the State Department. Vice President Kamala Harris is also attending. President Joe Biden’s first days in office featured the ushering in of dozens of executive actions focusing on this administration’s top priorities, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of his orders were aimed at undoing some of former President Donald Trump’s policies …

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How Black History Month began and how it has changed to what it is today | Just the FAQs

How Black History Month began and how it has changed to what it is today | Just the FAQs

Here’s why the founder Carter G. Woodson created Black History Month and how it’s different today than he originally planned. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gq32ra-V-0 February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. Black History Month has …

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AOC, Evan Rachel Wood spark talks about abuse | USA TODAY

AOC, Evan Rachel Wood spark talks about abuse | USA TODAY

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez video, Evan Rachel Wood sparks national discussion about trauma RELATED: Shocking video from Capitol siege shows rioters prepared for violence https://youtu.be/N48xG_e_WEo Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez likened the Capitol riot to the trauma of sexual assault, and Evan Rachel Wood named her abuser, sparking discussions on trauma. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics …

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Ceremony held for Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick | USA TODAY

Ceremony held for Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick | USA TODAY

Late U.S. Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, following his 7 Jan death from injuries sustained during the attack on the Capitol the previous day. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3j9MYyd Sicknick, 42, died from injuries he sustained after a pro-Trump mob breached the Capitol. He was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher during the …

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House Rules Committee meets virtually to discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene | USA TODAY

House Rules Committee meets virtually to discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene | USA TODAY

Full Committee virtual hearing on H. Res. 72 will be held. It will discuss removing a certain member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. RELATED: https://bit.ly/2YDTns5 House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., announced Wednesday the House of Representatives would vote Thursday to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., of her assignments from House committees due to violent …

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Joe Biden visits Georgia ahead of crucial Senate runoff race (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Joe Biden visits Georgia ahead of crucial Senate runoff race (LIVE) | USA TODAY

President-elect Joe Biden is scheduled to appear in Georgia ahead of two runoff elections that will not only determine the state’s representation in Congress, but the balance of power in the Senate. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiC1prx2cwc Biden is scheduled to appear in Atlanta alongside Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to stump for the two Democratic candidates, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. Biden and …

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135th Groundhog Day celebration (LIVE) | USA Today

135th Groundhog Day celebration (LIVE) | USA Today

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Watch Groundhog Day live from Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. source

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4 things to know about Stacey Abrams | USA TODAY

4 things to know about Stacey Abrams | USA TODAY

4 things to know about Georgia politician and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams RELATED: All the viral moments from Biden’s inauguration https://youtu.be/HGZQUvSqWos Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has been in the national spotlight since her 2018 campaign for governor. Here are 4 things you may not know about her. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and …

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Daughter supports mother fighting COVID-19 | USA TODAY

Daughter supports mother fighting COVID-19 | USA TODAY

‘I’m here’: Daughter supports mother in final days fighting COVID-19 RELATED: How viruses like COVID-19 mutate, and how they impact vaccine development https://youtu.be/xuKojUSPhEo Jade Robinson had never thought she or her family would come down with COVID-19. She now finds herself supporting her mother as she battles in the ICU. https://bit.ly/3oB6gNX » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more …

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Here's why the minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009 | Just the FAQs

Here's why the minimum wage has been .25 an hour since 2009 | Just the FAQs

President Biden is pushing to raise the minimum wage to $15. Here’s how that would affect the economy. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3owR2d1 WASHINGTON – Democrats who now control Congress are proposing to raise the federal minimum hourly wage to $15 by 2025. It would be the first increase in more than a decade. The current wage, $7.25, was set in 2009. “Let’s …

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Doctor makes baby giggle during shots | Humankind

Doctor makes baby giggle during shots | Humankind

Who wishes they had this doctor when their babies were little? 🙋🏻‍♀️ RELATED » Green-haired doctor and patient go viral at virtual game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niaQeLd6IAA Noah and his mother aren’t a big fan of needles, but this doctor’s bedside manner puts everyone at ease. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, subscribe to our other channels here: …

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