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Here are some of the latest news stories from America:

Politics

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could benefit millions of low-wage workers. (Source: CNN)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. (Source: NPR)
• President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to address the growing threat of climate change, including a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: The New York Times)

Economy

• The US economy has added 431,000 jobs in March, beating expectations and showing signs of a strong recovery from the pandemic. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in four years, citing concerns about inflation and the economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
• Amazon has announced plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the US, as the company continues to expand its operations. (Source: CNBC)

Health

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, particularly among younger adults. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The FDA has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, which could help boost vaccination rates. (Source: NBC News)
• The US has seen a significant increase in cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease. (Source: The New York Times)

Crime

• A mass shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, has left 10 people dead and many more injured. (Source: The Denver Post)
• The FBI has arrested a suspect in the murder of a 13-year-old girl in Chicago, a case that has sparked widespread outrage. (Source: The Chicago Tribune)
• A former police officer has been charged with murder in the death of a Black man in Minneapolis, sparking protests and calls for justice. (Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Sports

• The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 17th NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. (Source: ESPN)
• The Boston Red Sox have won the World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6. (Source: The Boston Globe)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the World Cup, defeating the Netherlands in the final. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from America.