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President-elect Joe Biden plans to name a slate of career officials as acting heads of agencies until the Senate confirms his picks.

His Cabinet Still Unconfirmed, Biden Looks At Plan B For Early Days In Office

Normally, the Senate confirms a few Cabinet officials before Inauguration Day. But President-elect Joe Biden will need to turn to career civil servants for help because of delays.

Simu Liu, star of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," attends the film's Toronto premiere on Sept. 1.

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Smashes Labor Day Box Office Records With $71.4 Million Debut

The superhero epic rang up a record-setting $71.4 million at U.S. theaters between Friday and Sunday, raising hopes for Hollywood's pandemic recovery.

On Monday morning, the U.S. Capitol Police arrested a California man who had multiple weapons in his truck near the Democratic National Committee headquarters, seen here in this stock photo.

Capitol Police Arrest A Man With A Bayonet And Machete Near DNC Headquarters

The driver told a U.S. Capitol Police officer he was "on patrol" and spoke about white supremacy. A machete and bayonet were found inside his pickup outside Democratic National Committee headquarters.

Sumo Grand Champion Hakuho performs Dohyo-iri, the ring-entering ceremony, during the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Himeji Chuo Gymnasium, in March 2015, in Himeji, Japan.

Sumo Grand Champion Hakuho Will Retire At 36, Citing His Age And Injuries

The Mongolian-born wrestler, who has won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, announced his decision to retire to the Japan Sumo Association on Monday.

Cleveland relief pitcher Nick Sandlin (right) and catcher Austin Hedges celebrate a 10-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on June 8, 2021, in St. Louis. On Friday, the Cleveland team announced its new name, the Guardians.

Cleveland's MLB Team Changes Its Name To Guardians After Years Of Backlash

Cleveland's Major League Baseball team has changed its name from the Indians to the Guardians, ridding itself of a previous name that many found highly offensive.

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