Elizabeth Warren to join US Senate committee on tax, trade policy
The Democratic senator championed progressive policies - a wealth tax and Medicare for all - when she ran against Biden.
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Hedge funds emerge mostly unscathed from Reddit trader drama
Beyond the handful of smaller stocks roiled by the Reddit crowd last week, selling pressure has dissipated.
In Pictures: Old rivalries and new fighting in CAR
Newly displaced people share their stories of hardship as CAR's years-long struggle for stability continues.
Suspected Chinese hackers breach US government via SolarWinds bug
FBI investigators found that a federal payroll agency inside the USDA was affected by a recent hack.
Tshisekedi supporters move to remove Kabila ally in DRC Senate
More than 60 senators reportedly demand the resignation of Kabila's confidant and Senate Speaker Mwambe.
Biden homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed
Mayorkas is first Latino and first immigrant to head the department, which oversees immigration and domestic security.
Iran agrees to release crew of seized South Korean tanker
Development comes as Tehran urges Seoul to released billions of dollars of Iranian assets frozen in South Korea.
Palestinians begin COVID vaccinations in occupied West Bank
Moderna vaccines the first batch of a promised 5,000 shots to be delivered by Israel to inoculate medical workers.
Alibaba: Uncertainty over China probe eclipses strong earnings
China's antitrust probe into Jack Ma's empire has wiped more than $130bn off Alibaba's value since its October record.
Biden administration to provide COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies
Starting next week the government will ship about 1 million doses to some 6,500 pharmacies around the country.
Amazon to pay drivers $61.7m after US probe showed it kept tips
The online behemoth used some of the gratuities to pay drivers' hourly wages, a Federal Trade Commission probe found.
Iran installs new centrifuges as nuclear deal impasse continues
Experts say new centrifuges do not present significant hurdle if Iran, US agree on a way to restore nuclear deal.
US designates Myanmar military takeover a coup
The designation triggers restrictions on US assistance to Myanmar and could pave the way for sanctions.
Russian court jails Alexey Navalny over parole violations
Decision to jail Kremlin critic likely to spur further protests and deepen a rift between Western powers and Russia.
Can the world press Myanmar’s coup leaders to relinquish power?
World leaders condemn military takeover and calls are growing for action to restore democracy.
Two FBI agents killed, 3 wounded in Florida child abuse case
FBI says agents served a search warrant in Miami and came under fire, leading to the deaths.
UK fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore passes away with COVID
The centenarian gained fame last year after raising tens of millions of dollars for the UK's NHS amid pandemic.
GameStop stock fizzles 80% from last week’s spectacular highs
Video-game retailer GameStop's market value has dwindled by $26bn to $7.4bn from a Thursday intraday peak.
Biden furthers move to end Trump migration policies
White House details executive orders to create 'humane' system but warns it will not happen overnight.
‘Nature is our home’: New UK report urges big economic rethink
Report urges policymakers to start valuing ecosystems and says gross domestic product encourages unsustainable growth.