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US jobless claims rise as layoffs stay high despite drop in Covid-19 cases
Before the virus erupted in the United States last March, weekly applications for unemployment benefits had never topped 700,000, even during the Great Recession of 2008-2009
 "US jobless claims rise as layoffs stay high despite drop in Covid-19 cases")
Lawmakers in Washington facing off with GameStop saga's key players
The episode has been portrayed as a victory of the little guy over Wall Street titans, but not everyone is buying it
 "Lawmakers in Washington facing off with GameStop saga's key players")
Myanmar troops moving to cities, says UN independent investigator
The investigator said that hardened troops are being deployed from a number of border areas in northern Rakhine state to some cities
 "Myanmar troops moving to cities, says UN independent investigator")
Seven time olympian Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president
Hashimoto had been serving as the Olympic minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. She also held a portfolio dealing with gender equality and women's empowerment
 "Seven time olympian Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president")
Joe Biden's Medicare pick would be first Black woman to hold post
Her nomination was confirmed by a person familiar with the White House decision, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of a formal announcement
 "Joe Biden's Medicare pick would be first Black woman to hold post")
Israel: Netanyahu dials Joe Biden says he spoke about COVID-19, Iran
The statement said the conversation was "warm and friendly" and lasted about an hour
 "Israel: Netanyahu dials Joe Biden says he spoke about COVID-19, Iran")
Crippling weather hampers vaccine deliveries, distribution in parts of US
Across a large swath of the nation, including Deep South states like Georgia and Alabama, the snowy, slippery weather either led to the closing of vaccination sites outright or held up shipments
 "Crippling weather hampers vaccine deliveries, distribution in parts of US")
US authorities still unravelling 'sophisticated' hack of nine govt agencies
A task force is investigating the extent of the damage from the breach, assessing potential responses and trying to confirm the identity of whoever was behind it
 "US authorities still unravelling 'sophisticated' hack of nine govt agencies")
NATO chief dismisses early Afghan troop trainers pullout as deadline nears
President Joe Biden is reviewing his predecessor's 2020 deal with the Taliban, which includes a May 1 deadline for a final U.S. troop withdrawal
 "NATO chief dismisses early Afghan troop trainers pullout as deadline nears")
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers: Report
"As an international affairs researcher and a columnist, it looks like I can only go the route of entertainment, food and beverage now," the international relations professor wrote on Jan. 31
 "China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers: Report")
Biden administration to spend $1.4 billion aimed at schools
The Biden administration says it will spend more than $1.4 billion to boost testing supplies and coordination as U.S. officials aim to return more students to the classroom.
 "Biden administration to spend $1.4 billion aimed at schools")
NASA rover attempting most difficult Martian touchdown yet
Spacecraft aiming to land on Mars have skipped past the planet, burned up on entry, smashed into the surface, and made it down amid a fierce dust storm
 "NASA rover attempting most difficult Martian touchdown yet")
New York sues Amazon over worker safety as Covid-19 infections in US
In the suit filed late Tuesday, New York claims Amazon showed a "flagrant disregard for health and safety requirements" and retaliated illegally against employees who raised alarms
 "New York sues Amazon over worker safety as Covid-19 infections in US")
UAE aviation agency clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after 2 years
The United Arab Emirates, a key international travel hub, announced on Wednesday it has lifted its ban on Boeing's 737 Max, allowing the plane to return to its skies
 "UAE aviation agency clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after 2 years")
Joe Biden describes life at the White House: 'A gilded cage'
Biden says he's still getting used to the trappings of the office
US: Impeachment over, Congress now shifts focus to security failures
Glass windows remain broken. Doors swing without handles. And in the grand marble hallways, which amplified the shouts of insurrectionists just over a month ago, there is an uncomfortable silence
 "US: Impeachment over, Congress now shifts focus to security failures")
United Nations gets airlines to deliver Covid-19 vaccines as a priority
The United Nations children's agency launched an initiative Tuesday to get airlines to give priority to delivering coronavirus vaccines
 "United Nations gets airlines to deliver Covid-19 vaccines as a priority")
US: Coronavirus bill would scale up ability to spot virus mutations
The US now maps only the genetic makeup of a minuscule fraction of positive virus samples, a situation some experts liken to flying blind
 "US: Coronavirus bill would scale up ability to spot virus mutations")
US: Prez Joe Biden reframes goal on reopening of elementary schools
"I said open a majority of schools in K through eighth grade, because they're the easiest to open, the most needed to be open in terms of the impact on children and families," Biden said
 "US: Prez Joe Biden reframes goal on reopening of elementary schools")
Pentagon rethinking military positioning around the world, focus on China
The review is part of the administration's effort to chart a path for a military still caught in decades-old Mideast conflicts, facing flat or declining budgets, and grappling with internal problems
 "Pentagon rethinking military positioning around the world, focus on China")