Joe Clark, principal who inspired film "Lean on Me," has died
The baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal whose unwavering commitment to his students and uncompromising disciplinary methods inspired the 1989 film.
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First case of fast-moving U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
The strain, which is believed to be more contagious, has been linked to a surge in cases in the United Kingdom.
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies of COVID-19
Letlow had announced his COVID-19 diagnosis just 11 days prior to his death.
More potentially harmful mouthwashes, hand sanitizers, recalled
Food and Drug Administration's list of disinfecting products that consumers should avoid grows ever longer.
McConnell rejects standalone $2,000 checks, ties increase to other Trump requests
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked an attempt to vote on the $2,000 stimulus checks, but reintroduced the $1,400 increase — with a catch.
Inmate who survived execution attempt dies; COVID suspected
At the time of the 2009 procedure, condemned prisoner Romell Broom was only the second inmate nationally to survive an execution.
Nashville bomber's girlfriend raised red flag year before RV blast
Incident involving Anthony Warner's girlfriend raised concerns about him "making a bomb," but an FBI probe of his past found nothing.
Court: Parents of bullied boy who died by suicide can sue educators
The lawsuit says GabrielTaye was bullied at his elementary school starting in first grade.
Former senior CIA officer recalls double agent's betrayal
On the "Intelligence Matters: Declassified" podcast this week, Mike Morell talks with Marc Polymeropoulos about the day seven service members were killed by suicide bomber in 2009.
Home Depot ceiling fans recalled because blades may spin off
King of Fans has received 47 reports of its blades detaching, hitting two people and damaging property in four cases.
Georgia mask maker creates smiles during pandemic
Huckleberry Starnes' custom masks highlight personalities rather than hide faces.
Hospitals in crisis amid record number of coronavirus patients
The first U.S. case of a new COVID-19 strain was reported as holiday gatherings led to record-breaking surges in coronavirus cases.
DOJ declines to charge officers in Tamir Rice case
The DOJ said video of the shooting was of too poor a quality for prosecutors to conclusively establish what had happened.
Panthers lineman says he's 1st NFL player to be "paid in Bitcoin"
Okung will take half of his $13 million salary in Bitcoin, but it won't necessarily come in that form from his team.
A Girl Scout calls out child-labor link in Girl Scout cookies
Used in many food products, palm oil is a $65 billion global industry known for its exploitation of children overseas. An 11-year-old Tennessee Girl Scout decided to take action.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
