President Biden told Democrats that he believed they could secure a deal on a new tax-and-spending proposal between $1.75 trillion and $1.9 trillion, far less than some in the party initially sought even as some lawmakers argued it still would pay for much of their economic agenda.
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The heavy precipitation should improve drought conditions and end the fire season in central and northern parts of the state.
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Police in riot gear gather in May 2020 during a protest in Brooklyn over the death of George Floyd. (AP)
A fund tracking the future price of bitcoin began trading Tuesday, allowing retail investors to easily buy into the action on the volatile digital asset in what crypto advocates are calling a watershed moment for the industry.
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