Biden rallying refrain sparks renewal of space era mood
President Joe Biden frames a keynote call to restart American ambition with phrases about readiness to takeoff and renewed leadership. He emphasizes renewed work, dream, and discovery as the nation aims to lead again. The speech positions revival of national momentum across science and industry.
Biden lays out 1.8 trillion plan in first joint address
President Biden spoke to a joint Congress session in a masked Capitol setting, declaring America rising anew after 100 days in office. He pitched an 1.8 trillion investment in children families and education to transform government role, while Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi appeared behind him.
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Mercer man found not guilty on sexual assault charges
A Mercer County jury acquitted Cody Wayne Proffitt of first degree sexual assault and first degree sexual abuse involving a female juvenile under 12, after deliberating about an hour. The case dated to acts between September and November 2018.
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West Virginia to pay vaccinated 16 to 35 year olds $100
Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday that eligible residents aged 16 to 35 who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 could receive a $100 payment, either as a savings bond or a check, funded by CARES Act money to cover up to about 280,000 people. He aims to reach 275,000 vaccinations to lift indoor mask mandates and reduce testing costs.
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