U.S. to end combat mission in Iraq by year end
President Biden announced that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will conclude by year end while stressing continued support through training and advising. About 2,500 U.S. troops remain, with no clear timetable on reductions, as Iraqi militias press for a full departure.
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Bennie Thompson leads committee to probe Capitol riot
The Jan 6 panel, with seven Democrats and two Republicans including Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, opens hearings led by Bennie Thompson to uncover what happened and seek accountability. Thompson aims to expose the truth across party lines after his near moment with the Capitol attack.
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Infrastructure talks hit snags and wildfires blaze
Washington lawmakers faced new hurdles in bipartisan infrastructure negotiations with disputes over funding public transit water projects and wage rules. President Biden remained optimistic about reaching a compromise as investigators widen a probe into CDC edits during the Trump era. In California, the Dixie Fire merged with the Fly Fire near Indian Falls, destroying at least 16 structures amid erratic winds.
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U S keeps travel restrictions amid delta driven surge
The United States will retain existing COVID-19 international travel restrictions for now citing rising cases driven by the delta variant. White House spokesman Jen Psaki said the policy remains in effect as officials monitor the surge and vaccination uptake. Dr. Anthony Fauci noted masking for the vaccinated is under active consideration by health officials.
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Virus case counts may exceed official tallies
By early March 2021 about 65 million Americans, or one in five, had been infected. A PNAS study suggests roughly 60 percent of infections were uncounted, indicating the pandemic toll may be much greater than official tallies. Experts note uncertainty and compare to other estimates.
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