Biden celebrates LSU women's and UConn men's basketball teams at separate White House events

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Biden celebrates LSU women's and UConn men's basketball teams at separate White House events

Angel Reese and co-captain Emily Ward presented team jerseys bearing the number “46” to Biden and the first lady. All

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