Ed state news

Here are some recent news stories from around the United States:

National

• The US economy added 225,000 jobs in January, exceeding expectations and marking the 113th consecutive month of job growth. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $2 billion, in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic. (Source: The Hill)
• A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to allow employers to opt out of providing birth control coverage to employees based on religious or moral objections. (Source: CNN)

Politics

• The Democratic presidential primary debate schedule has been released, with the first debate set to take place on June 26-27 in Miami, Florida. (Source: CNN)
• The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena for the full Mueller report. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Barbara Lagoa to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, despite opposition from Democrats who argued she was too partisan. (Source: The Washington Post)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to open a new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which will create 25,000 new jobs in the area. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The US stock market has seen a significant decline in recent days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points on Wednesday. (Source: CNBC)
• The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Sports

• The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LIV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. (Source: ESPN)
• The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Tom Brady to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2022 season. (Source: The Boston Globe)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have traded forward Anthony Davis to the New Orleans Pelicans, in a deal that sent multiple players and draft picks to the Lakers. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

Weather

• A severe winter storm has brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast, with over 1,000 flights canceled and thousands of people left without power. (Source: The Weather Channel)
• A tornado outbreak has affected several states in the South, with multiple tornadoes reported and several people injured. (Source: CNN)
• A heatwave has affected the West Coast, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)