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Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds first White House briefing of Biden's presidency | USA TODAY

Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds first White House briefing of Biden's presidency | USA TODAY

Incoming White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gives first White House briefing on day 1 of Joe Biden’s presidency. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ty2zWaANWg Hours after President Joe Biden was sworn into office, White House officials released the names of the administration’s acting agency heads as the president’s nominees await Senate confirmation. The move allows Biden to install members of his own team …

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Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden | USA TODAY

Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden has taken the oath of office, making him the 46th president of the United States. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and fresh security concerns following a pro-Trump mob breaching the Capitol last week have combined to force some changes to what is an historical American day. Commemorate the Inauguration of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris with framed front-page …

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Trump says 'best wishes' to new administration | USA TODAY

Trump says 'best wishes' to new administration | USA TODAY

This may be the closest President Trump gets to congratulating Joe Biden RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7cuHM8bUy4 President Trump looks forward while touting administration’s accomplishments. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2WPdiBx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos …

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Donald Trump leaves White House and Andrews Air Force Base, heading to Mar-a-Lago (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Donald Trump leaves White House and Andrews Air Force Base, heading to Mar-a-Lago (LIVE) | USA TODAY

Donald Trump leaves White House and Andrews Air Force Base, heading to Mar-a-Lago. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/3912fNe » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #trump #whitehouse #usatoday source

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Melania Trump gives farewell message days before Biden's inauguration | USA TODAY

Melania Trump gives farewell message days before Biden's inauguration | USA TODAY

First lady Melania Trump addresses Americans in farewell message. RELATED: The repercussions of Donald Trump’s 2nd impeachment https://youtu.be/VRZrfvoXVLM Melania Trump said it was her “greatest honor” to serve as the first lady beside her husband, President Donald Trump. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/3912fNe » USA TODAY delivers …

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President-elect Joe Biden participates in national COVID-19 memorial | USA TODAY

President-elect Joe Biden participates in national COVID-19 memorial | USA TODAY

President-elect Joe Biden participates in national COVID-19 memorial, featuring a lighting ceremony around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w31PEe3HacI&t=4s COVID-19 has killed more than 400,000 Americans in less than a year and infections have continued to mount across the country despite the introduction of a pair of vaccines late in 2020. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: …

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Boy sobs at sound of grandpa's voice in teddy bear | Humankind

Boy sobs at sound of grandpa's voice in teddy bear | Humankind

Ryan missed his late grandfather so much. Now he gets to listen to his voice whenever he needs to. 💕 RELATED » Random coincidence bring donor’s family and recipient together: https://youtu.be/ueUiGXoNnkw When Ryan lost his grandfather this year, he was devastated. So his mom got him a gift that would help him remember his grandfather forever. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube …

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WARNING: Explicit language. Shocking video inside Capitol siege | USA TODAY

WARNING: Explicit language. Shocking video inside Capitol siege | USA TODAY

WARNING: Explicit language. Shocking video from Capitol siege by The New Yorker shows rioters prepared for violence RELATED: ‘This was no drill’: Congress tells chilling tale of rioters at Capitol Hill https://youtu.be/G7yoBHMaD_k WARNING: Explicit language. Shocking footage captured by a reporter for The New Yorker documents the Capitol siege on Jan. 6. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch …

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Homecoming king and queen wed 28 years later | Humankind

Homecoming king and queen wed 28 years later | Humankind

This homecoming king and queen could’ve never guessed they’d be standing on the 50-yard-line 28 years later…but as husband and wife. 💍 RELATED » Pre-school sweethearts tie the knot: https://youtu.be/SthlmG5_QMM Last time Janet and Greg stood on Montclair State’s 50-yard-line, it was to be crowned homecoming king and queen. Three decades later, it’s for their wedding. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube …

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President-elect Joe Biden introduces science team | USA TODAY

President-elect Joe Biden introduces science team | USA TODAY

President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief proposal quickly drew criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Congress after he unveiled the plan Thursday. Related: https://bit.ly/2KR99MB Biden’s proposal includes $20 billion for a national vaccination program, $1,400 stimulus checks and raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. But progressive lawmakers wanted bigger checks and some Republicans argue …

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One family saved this man's life twice | Humankind

One family saved this man's life twice | Humankind

“You’re getting my kidney.” A widow donated her kidney to the same man saved by her late husband’s organs 16 years earlier. 💕 RELATED » Mom embraces stranger who saved her son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_KL_hqF2M0 When Terri Herrington’s husband died in 2004, his kidney saved Jeffrey Granger. Now, Terri has become a living donor to give another kidney to Granger. Subscribe to …

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President-elect Biden provides COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan | USA TODAY

President-elect Biden provides COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan | USA TODAY

President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief proposal quickly drew criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Congress after he unveiled the plan Thursday. Biden’s proposal includes $20 billion for a national vaccination program, $1,400 stimulus checks and raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. But progressive lawmakers wanted bigger checks and some Republicans argue the plan …

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Why was Trump impeached again? Plus an inside look at Inauguration security | States of America

Why was Trump impeached again? Plus an inside look at Inauguration security | States of America

On this week’s episode of States of America, our reporters answer your questions about the 2nd impeachment of President Trump. We also dive into how the riots on Capitol Hill were considered a super spreader event, and how that’s affecting current members of congress. RELATED: Check out more from ‘States of America’ here https://bit.ly/33gLFpy » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh …

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DC Officials provide update on inauguration security | USA TODAY

DC Officials provide update on inauguration security | USA TODAY

Amid anticipation of possible violence over the weekend and at the presidential inauguration, The National Mall will be closed from 11 a.m. Friday through Jan. 21, the National Park Service announced Friday. » 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. …

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How viruses like COVID-19 mutate, and how they impact vaccine development | Just The FAQs

How viruses like COVID-19 mutate, and how they impact vaccine development | Just The FAQs

Here’s how mRNA viruses like COVID-19 mutate, and why certain viruses are harder to develop vaccines for. RELATED: https://bit.ly/35JFRac Two major variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have emerged in recent weeks, raising questions about their contagiousness and accuracy of testing. But neither is more dangerous than the virus that has circulated for the last year, experts say, and …

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