Author: Darlene Superville
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Biden urges Northern Ireland to sustain peace
BELFAST, Northern Ireland • President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Northern Ireland must “not go back” to the violence that scarred it for years before a U.S.-brokered peace deal 25 years ago, nudging politicians to resolve a political crisis that has left this part of the United Kingdom without a functioning government. Speaking of the…
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Jill Biden calls on men to support women fighting for rights
WASHINGTON • Jill Biden on Wednesday praised a group of women from around the world, including those who have been protesting against Iran’s leaders, for showing courage while fighting for their rights and called on men to “be partners” with women and support them in their cause. “As much as we need women who are…
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Jill Biden calls on men to support women fighting for rights
WASHINGTON • Jill Biden on Wednesday praised a group of women from around the world, including those who have been protesting against Iran’s leaders, for showing courage while fighting for their rights and called on men to “be partners” with women and support them in their cause. “As much as we need women who are…
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Biden signs massive $1.7 trillion funding bill
KINGSHILL, U.S. Virgin Islands • President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will keep the federal government operating through the end of the federal budget year in September 2023, and provide tens of billions of dollars in new aid to Ukraine for its fight against the Russian military. Biden had…
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Biden taking more time off in St. Croix
KINGSHILL, U.S. Virgin Islands • President Joe Biden on Tuesday traveled to a place very familiar to him — the U.S. Virgin Islands — to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in a new year with family. The president and his wife, first lady Jill Biden, flew from Washington on Tuesday to…
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Biden thanks first responders; calls Club Q owners
NANTUCKET, Mass. • President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least a half-dozen pumpkin pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving visit. Biden also spoke with the owners of an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs where five people were killed in a mass shooting, offering a sign of support as he pushes to ban assault…
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Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine
WASHINGTON • President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and got his updated COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday, as he urged millions of people who have yet to be boosted to do so by Halloween, if possible, so they can gather safely with family and friends this holiday season. “Get vaccinated,” he said, noting that it’s…
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Biden emerges from COVID isolation, tells public: Get shots
WASHINGTON • President Joe Biden ended his COVID-19 isolation Wednesday, telling Americans they can “live without fear” of the pandemic if they take advantage of booster shots and treatments, the protections he credited with his swift recovery. “You don’t need to be president to get these tools to be used for your defense,” he said…
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Jill Biden apologizes after remark about Latinos causes stir
WASHINGTON • Jill Biden apologized Tuesday for saying Latinos are “as unique” as San Antonio breakfast tacos during a speech to the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. “The first lady apologizes that her words conveyed anything but pure admiration and love for the Latino community,” tweeted Jill Biden’s spokesperson, Michael LaRosa. The…
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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords
WASHINGTON • President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican whom Biden served with in the Senate, and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords. “Today, she adds to her medal count,” Biden said as he…