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Sheriff: Texas Guardsman missing after border rescue attempt
A Texas National Guard member was missing Friday after going into the river along the U.S.-Mexico border to help a migrant who was struggling to swim across, according to a local sheriff.
Nation
'I've had it with this guy': GOP leaders privately blasted Trump after Jan. 6
In the days after the attack, Rep. Kevin McCarthy planned to tell Trump to resign. Sen. Mitch McConnell told allies impeachment was warranted. But their fury faded fast.
Politics
Barack Obama takes on a new role: Fighting disinformation
Former president warns that the scourge of falsehoods online has eroded the foundations of democracy.
Nation
Do I still need to wear a mask? A guide to help you decide
Here's what we know about the science of masking to help you make decisions about if, when and where to cover your face.
Business
With inflation, workers are facing return-to-office sticker shock
The cost of a daily routine — travel, coffee, food — is far pricier than it was when offices shut down two years ago.
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End of public transit mask mandate sows mixed reaction
The ruling gives airports, mass transit systems, airlines and ride-hailing services the option to keep mask rules or ditch them entirely.
Business
It could be a longer wait than usual to get your federal tax refund
If you filed a paper return, or made a mistake, the wait is likely to stretch into the summer. Or longer.
Nation
CDC drops all countries from its coronavirus 'do not travel' list
More than 90 countries had been in the Level 4 category, including Costa Rica, France and Iceland.
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Americans older than 60 should get second booster, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha cited "compelling" new data from Israel indicating that a fourth shot significantly reduces infections and deaths among older people there.
Nation
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Politics
Biden administration extends COVID emergency for another 90 days
The move will maintain a range of health benefits received by some of the most vulnerable Americans during the pandemic.
Nation
Many COVID-19 cases go uncounted. Are there better ways to track them?
An increasing reliance on at-home testing and the closings of mass testing sites are making case counts less reliable, scientists say.
Nation
Two more Assembly Democrats announce retirements
Two more Democrats have decided to give up their seats in the state Assembly.
Business
US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan reaches 5%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.
Variety
'Peanuts' honors Earth Day and Arbor Day with fresh programs
Everyone knows that Charlie Brown's nemesis is a kite-eating tree. But the "Peanuts" hero is hoping to cool that kind of rivalry as we head into Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Politics
2 top Trump White House lawyers meet with Jan. 6 investigators
Pat A. Cipollone, the former White House counsel, and Patrick F. Philbin, who was his deputy, met separately with the panel Wednesday.
Politics
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
A gunman wearing a gas mask set off smoke grenades and fired a barrage of bullets inside a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn, wounding at least 10 people Tuesday, authorities said. Police were trying to track down the renter of a van possibly connected to the violence.
Business
The fortunes of billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Following divorce from Amazon founder she's giving away billions, while trying to stay out of the spotlight.
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