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US Bombs Facilities In Syria Used By Iran-Backed Militia

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq. The airstrikes were announced by Pentagon spokesman…

Governor Walz Announces 2021 Local Jobs and Projects Plan

ST. PAUL, Minn. - On Monday, Governor Tim Walz announced his 2021 Local Jobs and Projects Plan. According to the governor's office, the plan invests $518.086 million in infrastructure projects across the state to maintain existing buildings, invest in communities,…

Biden to See Pfizer Plant as Weather Delays Shipping Vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Extreme winter weather is dealing the first major setback to the Biden administration's planned swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines just as the national vaccination campaign was hitting its stride. The disruptions caused by frigid temperatures, snow, and…

Biden to Lay Out His Foreign Policy at G-7, Munich Summit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is making his first big appearance on the global stage as president Friday. He’ll offer Group of Seven world leaders and others a glimpse into his plans to dramatically reshape U.S. foreign policy even as…

Wisconsin 2021 Spring Primary Election Results

Below is the up to date results of the key races in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Spring Primary Election State Schools Superintendent - One Advances Jill Underly -  88,716 votes | 27% Deborah Kerr -  86,095 votes | 27% Steve Krull -…

Biden Extends Pandemic Help for Homeowners, Renters Wait

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is extending a ban on housing foreclosures to June 30 to help homeowners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The moratorium on foreclosures of federally guaranteed mortgages had been set to expire on March 31.…

Pelosi Says Independent Commission Will Examine Capitol Riot

WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. Pelosi says the commission will "investigate and report on the facts…