Joseph R. Biden: A Long Road to the Presidency By Josh Robin - Chief National Political Reporter , Brianne Barry and Rachel Tillman Nationwide PUBLISHED 6:41 PM ET Jan. 19, 2021 PUBLISHED 6:41 PM EST Jan. 19, 2021
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When Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20, it will mark a monumental capstone to a more than four-decade career in Washington.
Biden’s journey to career politician began in Pennsylvania, born as the oldest of four siblings in 1942. Biden has long spoken about his father’s financial struggle during the early years of his childhood, before the family relocated to Delaware for work.
PUBLISHED 8:00 PM ET Jan. 19, 2021 PUBLISHED January 19, 2021 @8:00 PM
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Operations are strict at the UNC Friday Medical Center as those who are 65 and older are now getting the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Roy Cooper toured the facility on Tuesday, as the Medical Center prepares to allow more people in the building to continue giving the vaccine. But not all counties are doing as well. We know that it s been easy in a lot of communities, and in some communities, it s been very difficult for people. Once we did open up the 65 to 75, a lot of people called in and wanted to get appointments, Cooper said.
The History of the Snowman By Meteorologist Shelly Lindblade Nationwide PUBLISHED 7:00 AM ET Jan. 18, 2021 PUBLISHED 7:00 AM EST Jan. 18, 2021
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No one knows when the first snowman originated, but the first sightings date back to the 1300s!
Since January 18 is World Day of Snowman, let s look back at the history of the famous snow sculpture.
What You Need To Know
The earliest depictions of the snowman popped up in the Middle Ages
Snowmen caused a massive flood in Belgium
Native Americans and Frenchmen attacked a fort after two snowmen were left to defend it
The Earliest Depiction
Snowmen have probably been around since harsh winters became livable for mankind, but the earliest depiction of the snowman dates back to 1380.