First lady Melania Trump visited a local DC school with Queen Rania of Jordan on Wednesday.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by Democratic AGs to recognize ERA
A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Democratic state attorneys general that had sought to force the federal government to recognize Virginia's vote last year to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and add it to the Constitution.
Business
Senate leaders, Manchin agree on virus bill jobless benefits
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party's showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
World
Protesters defy Myanmar security forces as UN action urged
Demonstrators defied growing violence by Myanmar security forces and staged more anti-coup rallies Friday, while the U.N. special envoy for the country called for urgent Security Council action, saying about 50 peaceful protesters were killed and scores were injured in the military's worst crackdowns this week.
Business
Yellen says Congress needs to 'go big' for relief package
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday that despite the strong job gains last month, Congress still needs to "go big" by passing President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package to get millions of people back to work sooner.
Business
California to let Major League Baseball, Disneyland reopen
Major League Baseball teams in California can welcomea limited number of fans back to ballparks on April 1 under new state rukes announced Friday that will also let Disneyland and other theme parks reopen for the first time in more than a year.
