Kidnapped missionaries describe their escape, a new First Puppy, and more

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The White House will announce new steps to combat rising COVID infections, including distributing 500 million free at-home tests. The CDC said the Omicron variant now accounts for 73 percent of new cases in the U.S.

The Wall Street Journal

Democrats vowed to vote on President Biden’s social-spending package early next year, despite opposition from Senator Joe Manchin.

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The EPA finalized stricter emissions standards for cars and trucks: By 2026, new light-duty vehicles will be required to get at least 40 miles per gallon.

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Missionaries who were kidnapped and held in Haiti for two months describe their escape.

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His wife was dying of brain cancer. His boss at Amazon gave him two options: Perform or quit.

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In a hot housing market, you can buy a home with cash — even if you don’t have a lot of it.

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The Bidens have an addition to their family: a new First Puppy.

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“Let’s go, Brandon” has become an anti-Biden chant among conservatives — and Brandons around the world aren’t happy about it. BuzzFeed News

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