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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen listens during a meeting with President Biden in the White House on March 5. Yellen on Monday proposed a minimum global tax rate for corporations.

Janet Yellen Proposes Bold Idea: The Same Minimum Corporate Tax Around The World

The Treasury secretary is adding her support to a widely discussed proposal as part of the Biden administration's tougher approach to corporate taxes.

Glynn Lunney, seen here in 2015, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom as part of the Apollo 13 mission operations team.

Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84

Lunney, who played an integral role in the agency's Apollo program, died Friday. He was credited for his quick decision-making during the race to save the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson following a media briefing on COVID-19 in Downing Street, Monday in London.

England To Offer Free Twice-A-Week COVID-19 Tests

The test roll-out is intended to ease the reopening of England's economy. But the move was met with critics who say rapid testing is a waste of money because it could result in many false positives.

In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, men hold up signs at a rally outside of City Hall in Oakland, Calif.

California Measure To Expand Rent Control Fails

A measure that would let California cities expand rent control failed Wednesday.

A sign indicating the store's coronavirus prevention policies sits outside the entrance of Target in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego County. Oct. 16, 2020.

San Diego County Reports 201 New COVID-19 Cases

San Diego County public health officials reported 201 new cases and three additional deaths were reported Saturday.

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell walks into his office after he spoke on the Senate floor Thursday.

READ: Senate Republicans' Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill

The third legislative package to deal with the outbreak, the proposal would provide direct cash payments, help for small businesses and more resources for testing.

Cesaro and Ricochet compete during the WWE Live Tokyo on June 29, 2019.

Florida Designates Pro Wrestling 'Essential Business'

Florida's statewide stay-at-home order no longer applies to pro wrestling. Governor Ron DeSantis made the change and WWE resumed its live television shows on Monday without fans in attendance.

A sign reminding people of socially distance during the COVID-19 pandemic at Tuna Harbor Park at the Embarcadero in downtown San Diego on Dec. 13, 2020.

County Reports 2,604 New Cases 22 Deaths As Hospitalizations Continue To Rise

San Diego County public health officials reported 2,604 COVID-19 infections and 22 deaths Thursday, as hospitalizations continue to set records and restaurants appear poised to reopen.

Even with some colleges canceling their midsemester breaks due to COVID-19, students from more than 200 schools are expected to visit Miami Beach during spring break, which runs until mid-April.

Planning A Spring Break? These 5 Tips Can Help Minimize Risk

The CDC still advises against nonessential travel, but many infectious disease experts say a trip to the beach or a family vacation can be done pretty safely if you do it right.

An selfie taken by China's Tianwen-1, made available by the China National Space Administration, in December. China announced Wednesday that the probe had entered orbit around Mars.

Chinese Probe Enters Mars Orbit With Plan For May Landing

China's space agency, fresh off a successful sample-return mission to the moon, says the ambitious Tianwen-1 rover mission it launched in July had reached the Red Planet.

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