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In Resignation Speech, Cuomo Makes a Last Play to Preserve His Legacy
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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Cuomo Resigns Amid Scandals, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace

By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and J. David Goodman

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unable to withstand a barrage of sexual harassment allegations that led most of his allies to abandon him.

In Resignation Speech, Cuomo Makes a Last Play to Preserve His Legacy

In Resignation Speech, Cuomo Makes a Last Play to Preserve His Legacy

By Katie Glueck

In his resignation speech, Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed regrets but also emphasized his achievements during three terms leading New York State.

Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Handing Biden a Bipartisan Win

By Emily Cochrane

The approval came after months of negotiations and despite deficit concerns, reflecting an appetite in both parties for the long-awaited spending package.

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Piecing Together the History of Stasi Spying

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Piecing Together the History of Stasi Spying

By Annalisa Quinn and Mustafah Abdulaziz

Researchers undertake the massive task of recreating millions of torn-up records that the East German secret police hoped to destroy.

We Studied One Million Students. This Is What We Learned About Masking.

Opinion | Guest Essay

We Studied One Million Students. This Is What We Learned About Masking.

By Kanecia Zimmerman and Danny Benjamin Jr.

Returning to school this fall, children should be vaccinated if eligible, wear masks or prepare to risk getting Covid. 

Today's Videos

Heat Wave Could Strengthen Canadian Wildfires

Video Video: Heat Wave Could Strengthen Canadian Wildfires

By Storyful

Wildfires have burned more than a million acres in British Columbia since April. Another heat wave is expected to hit the province this week.

D.C. Mayor Directs City Workers to Get Vaccinated or Face Testing

Video Video: D.C. Mayor Directs City Workers to Get Vaccinated or Face Testing

By The Associated Press

Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington announced that all 37,000 city employees and contractors must be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo weekly testing by Sept. 19.

Senate Passes Sweeping $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Video Video: Senate Passes Sweeping $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

By The Associated Press and Reuters

The Senate approved a $1 trillion package to improve and modernize the nation's aging infrastructure through a bipartisan 69-to-30 vote. The legislation now must pass the House.

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