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Amanda Gorman, 22, becomes youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history

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Amanda Gorman, 22, becomes youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Amanda Gorman, 22, recited a poem titled "The Hill We Climb" on Wednesday as Joe Biden was sworn in as president, becoming the youngest inaugural poet in history.

Man accused of crushing officer in doorway during Capitol riot arrested

U.S. News // 47 minutes ago

Man accused of crushing officer in doorway during Capitol riot arrested

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Authorities arrested and charged a Connecticut man they said was responsible for crushing a Metropolitan Police officer in a doorway during the U.S. Capitol riot, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

Stocks hit record highs on Inauguration Day; Netflix soars 16%

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Stocks hit record highs on Inauguration Day; Netflix soars 16%

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 climbed to record highs Wednesday as President Joe Biden was sworn into office and Netflix reported strong earnings.

Biden, Harris review troops, lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Biden, Harris review troops, lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris upheld the tradition of reviewing the troops and visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Wednesday.

Biden signs inauguration proclamation, will sign orders on COVID-19, climate change, DACA

U.S. News // 9 hours ago

Biden signs inauguration proclamation, will sign orders on COVID-19, climate change, DACA

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Immediately after be was sworn in Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed the Inauguration Day Proclamation, his first in what's expected to be a flurry of orders.

New chairman of Senate military panel backs Austin as defense secretary

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

New chairman of Senate military panel backs Austin as defense secretary

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The top Democrat on the Senate armed services committee said Wednesday he supports a waiver for President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Pentagon, offering key support for a step required for confirmation.

Surgeon General Jerome Adams resigns to make way for Biden nominee

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Surgeon General Jerome Adams resigns to make way for Biden nominee

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Wednesday stepped down from his post at the request of new President Joe Biden.

Joe Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. president with VP Kamala Harris

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

Joe Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. president with VP Kamala Harris

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Joseph R. Biden Jr. took the oath of office Wednesday on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, becoming the 46th president of the United States. Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first Black woman vice president.

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1B for third time in history

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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1B for third time in history

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Mega Millions jackpot neared $1 billion for the third time in history after no winners emerged in Tuesday's drawing, the lottery said Wednesday.

In one of final acts, Trump revokes no-lobbying rule for advisers

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In one of final acts, Trump revokes no-lobbying rule for advisers

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- In one of his final acts as commander in chief on Wednesday, President Donald Trump revoked one of the first orders he signed when he entered the office four years ago.

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