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WATCH: Psaki holds White House press briefing on Hunter Biden book, COVID-19 relief act

By Associated Press

The statement, read by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, said: “We admire our son Hunter’s strength and courage to talk openly about his addiction so that others might see themselves in his journey and find hope.”…

WATCH: Experts, leaders testify before House on the small business economy during COVID-19

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press

As the U.S. economy undergoes an uneven recovery from the virus pandemic, many small business owners face a tough decision on whether and when to take on employees.

Ecuador to pick new president amid deepening economic crisis

By Regina Garcia Cano, Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press

Voters in Ecuador are heading to the polls to pick a new president amid a deepening economic crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Study finds AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission

By Danica Kirka, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

The study also suggested that a single dose of the AstraZeneca formula provides protection for 12 weeks, which could vindicate the British government's controversial strategy of delaying the second shot.

WATCH: Senate debates budget resolution that could lead to COVID-19 relief funding

By Associated Press

Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan but also signaled he's open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels.

WATCH: Isabel Guzman, nominee for small business administrator, testifies during Senate confirmation hearing

By Candice Norwood

If confirmed, Guzman will be tasked with overseeing the Paycheck Protection Program and other initiatives to support small businesses that have been forced to close or scale back operations during the pandemic.

WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Schumer holds press conference on COVID-19 aid

By Associated Press

"We are not going to dilute, dither or delay," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday at a Capitol Hill press conference, "The needs of the American people are just too great."…

Biden administration to provide COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said Tuesday the government will initially ship about 1 million doses to some 6,500 pharmacies around the country, starting next week.

Vaccinations resume across Northeast after two-day snowstorm

By Associated Press

Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeast ramped back up Tuesday after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and canceled flights.

WATCH: State health officials testify on how to administer more COVID-19 vaccinations

By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.