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Capitol riot shaman puts spotlight on religious diets for prisoners

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Capitol riot shaman puts spotlight on religious diets for prisoners

March 3 (UPI) -- Special diets for prisoners based on their religious practices are in the spotlight after a judge granted a request by a shaman jailed in the Capitol riots to be served organic food.

ADP-Moody's: U.S. added 117,000 private-sector jobs in February

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ADP-Moody's: U.S. added 117,000 private-sector jobs in February

March 3 (UPI) -- Businesses in the United States added almost 120,000 jobs during the month of February, well short of what many economists were expecting, according to a private-sector assessment Wednesday.

Texas small business owners worry about lifting COVID-19 restrictions

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Texas small business owners worry about lifting COVID-19 restrictions

March 3 (UPI) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order will leave it to business owners to decide whether to require customers to wear masks inside their establishments. "It's putting us in the firing line," one owner said.

National security officials to testify in next part of Senate inquiry into Capitol attack

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National security officials to testify in next part of Senate inquiry into Capitol attack

March 3 (UPI) -- Four national security experts will testify in Congress on Wednesday and face questions about the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack, in the latest phase of the Senate's investigation of the assault.

At least 12 dead in 'mass fatality' crash in Southern California

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At least 12 dead in 'mass fatality' crash in Southern California

March 2 (UPI) -- At least a dozen people were killed in Southern California on Tuesday, in a crash involving a semi-truck and a sport-utility vehicle, authorities said.

Democrats propose creation of monument for Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Capitol Hill

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Democrats propose creation of monument for Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Capitol Hill

March 2 (UPI) -- Democrats in the House and Senate on Tuesday introduced a bill proposing the construction of a monument honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Capitol.

Pentagon report warns extremists use military to boost legitimacy, combat skill

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Pentagon report warns extremists use military to boost legitimacy, combat skill

March 2 (UPI) -- A Department of Defense report released on Tuesday warned that members of White supremacist and other extremist groups covet military members to increase the legitimacy of their cause and ability to carry out attacks.

Mississippi, Texas to rescind mask mandates, business restrictions

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Mississippi, Texas to rescind mask mandates, business restrictions

March 2 (UPI) -- Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced plans to lift mask mandates and allow businesses to open at 100% capacity in their respective states.

Neera Tanden withdraws nomination as budget director

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Neera Tanden withdraws nomination as budget director

March 2 (UPI) -- Neera Tanden withdrew her name from consideration to be director of the Office of Management and Budget after facing scrutiny over her past tweets critical of lawmakers, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday.

N.Y. Legislature agrees to remove Gov. Cuomo's emergency powers

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N.Y. Legislature agrees to remove Gov. Cuomo's emergency powers

March 2 (UPI) -- The New York State Legislature announced Tuesday that it will pass legislation to immediately strip Gov. Andrew Cuomo of emergency powers granted to him at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

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