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Trump rejects 'wasteful' coronavirus stimulus bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".
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Video 49 seconds
Trump rejects 'wasteful' coronavirus stimulus bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".

Trump pardons two convicted by Russia inquiry
Ex-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders.

Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

White House virus expert quits over holiday travel
Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

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Biden: 'Darkest days' ahead in fight against Covid
President-elect Biden urges Americans to remain vigilant and prepare for tens of thousands more deaths.

US sues Walmart for alleged role in opioid crisis
In a lawsuit, the US government says the major retailer "knowingly" violated prescription rules.

Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in US Senate
He will be the first Latino to represent California in the upper house until Ms Harris's term ends in 2022.
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Video 49 seconds
Trump rejects 'wasteful' coronavirus stimulus bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".

Trump pardons two convicted by Russia inquiry
Ex-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders.

Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

White House virus expert quits over holiday travel
Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".

Video 1 minute 5 seconds
Biden: 'Darkest days' ahead in fight against Covid
President-elect Biden urges Americans to remain vigilant and prepare for tens of thousands more deaths.

US sues Walmart for alleged role in opioid crisis
In a lawsuit, the US government says the major retailer "knowingly" violated prescription rules.

Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in US Senate
He will be the first Latino to represent California in the upper house until Ms Harris's term ends in 2022.

Trump pardons two convicted by Russia inquiry
Ex-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders.

Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

White House virus expert quits over holiday travel
Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".
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