He was rejected by 14 colleges. Now he works at Google.
California teen with stellar academic credentials was rejected by 14 colleges and universities. Now, instead of school, he's working at Google.
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Travis King charged with desertion for crossing into North Korea
Travis King, who crossed into North Korea from South Korea in July, was charged by the Army with several crimes, including desertion and assaulting other soldiers.
SAG-AFTRA asks striking actors to avoid certain costumes this Halloween
On Thursday, the guild asked that actors not dress up as popular characters from struck content such as "Barbie," Marvel superheroes or "Wednesday Addams."
This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 22)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
California Sen. Laphonza Butler, who replaced Feinstein, won't seek full term
Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024.
Americans give mixed reactions to Biden's approach to Israel-Hamas conflict
There is broad support for sending humanitarian aid to Israel and a split on sending weapons.
CVS pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
Under fire, Social Security chief vows review of payment clawbacks
House members faulted agency for issuing billions of dollars of payments in error then demanding money back, often long after it was received.
State Department issues "worldwide caution" alert for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens overseas have been advised to "exercise increased caution" due to "the potential for terrorist attacks" and violence amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Growing number of workers lose jobs for antisemitic social media posts
Antisemitic incidents in U.S. hit a four-decade high last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
What Joran van der Sloot's confession reveals about Natalee Holloway's death
Joran van der Sloot's confession that he killed Natalee Holloway ended the nearly two-decade-old mystery about what happened to the Alabama teenager who disappeared in Aruba in 2005.
Winter outlook: Wetter South, warmer North and "potential climate extremes"
The oncoming El Niño winter is forecast to bring warmer and drier weather to the northern U.S. and more precipitation than usual to southern states.
Flesh-eating parasite spread by sand flies has foothold in U.S., scientists say
Officials worry a deadlier parasite could follow in its footsteps — and dogs could be helping it spread.
More than 300,000 student borrowers given wrong repayment information
The issue impacts some borrowers in the SAVE repayment plan, the new income-driven repayment plan from the Biden administration.
Natalee Holloway "fought like hell" before death, her mom says
Beth Holloway said she recognized her feisty daughter in Joran van der Sloot's description of her kneeing him between the legs when he refused to stop his sexual advances.
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week
Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up"
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