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Here are the latest US news stories from CNN:

Top Stories

  1. Biden to visit Texas and Florida amid winter storm aftermath: President Joe Biden will travel to Texas and Florida on Friday to survey the damage and provide aid to those affected by the severe winter storms that have left millions without power and water.
  2. US reports over 100,000 new Covid-19 cases in a single day: The US has reported over 100,000 new Covid-19 cases in a single day, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surge in cases is largely driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant.
  3. House passes bill to increase debt limit, avoid default: The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the US debt limit and avoid a default on the national debt. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Politics

  1. Biden's approval rating drops to 45% in new poll: A new poll from CNN/SSRS shows President Biden's approval rating has dropped to 45%, down from 53% in December. The poll also found that 52% of Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of the economy.
  2. Senate confirms Biden's nominee for Federal Reserve chair: The Senate has confirmed Jerome Powell to serve as the chair of the Federal Reserve for a second term. Powell has been a key figure in the US response to the pandemic and has played a crucial role in shaping the country's monetary policy.
  3. House Republicans elect new leadership team: House Republicans have elected a new leadership team, with Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) set to become the minority leader. McCarthy will replace Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), who will become the minority whip.

Business

  1. Stock market plunges as investors worry about inflation: The stock market has plunged in recent days as investors worry about the impact of inflation on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 1,000 points on Thursday, its largest one-day decline since October.
  2. US jobless claims rise to 286,000: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose to 286,000 last week, up from 267,000 the previous week. While the number is still relatively low, it suggests that the labor market may be slowing down.
  3. Walmart to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour: Walmart, the largest private employer in the US, has announced that it will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour. The move is part of a broader effort by the company to improve working conditions and attract more workers.

Health

  1. CDC warns of potential Covid-19 surge in schools: The CDC has warned that schools may see a surge in Covid-19 cases in the coming weeks, as the Omicron variant continues to spread. The agency has provided guidance to schools on how to mitigate the spread of the virus.
  2. US reports over 1,000 Covid-19 hospitalizations in a single day: The US has reported over 1,000 Covid-19 hospitalizations in a single day, according to data from the CDC. The surge in hospitalizations is largely driven by the Omicron variant.
  3. New study finds Covid-19 vaccines effective against Omicron: A new study has found that Covid-19 vaccines are effective against the Omicron variant, even if they were not specifically designed to target it. The study suggests that booster shots may still be necessary to maintain immunity.