Two West Point cadets earn Rhodes Scholarships
For West Point Cadets Evan Walker and Tyrese Bender, the road to becoming Rhodes Scholars was paved with hard work and commitment to school, sports, and integrity.
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Hospitals near capacity amid COVID-19 pandemic
More than one-third of all Americans live near hospitals that are critically short of intensive care unit beds.
Big Ten eliminates six-game requirement for championship
The decision comes just a day after the University of Michigan canceled its upcoming game against Ohio State, which would have made Ohio ineligible to compete in the championship under the previous rule.
Taylor Swift donates $13,000 to two struggling mothers
With many Americans struggling to make ends meet during these unprecedented times, the star has sparked some joy in the lives of two mothers in need this holiday season.
Best Buy wants 1 in 3 new corporate hires to be people of color
The electronics chain joins Microsoft, Starbucks and Wells Fargo in setting diversity hiring targets for 2025.
Royal Caribbean "cruise to nowhere" cut short after passenger tests positive
All 1,680 guests and 1,150 crew onboard the Quantum of the Seas confined to cabins until contact tracing completed.
Pennsylvania governor tests positive for COVID-19
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and first lady Frances Wolf were quarantining at home after the governor's positive test result.
NAACP calls on Biden to appoint a racial equity adviser
A group of prominent civil rights leaders, including NAACP President Derrick Johnson and the Reverend Al Sharpton, met with President-elect Biden Tuesday.
Alabama governor extends mask order into January
Alabama hit a record for the number of people in state hospitals with COVID-19 with more than 2,000 people hospitalized.
DoorDash shares rise 80% in first day of trading
Food deliverer raised $3.4 billion in deal that valued DoorDash at nearly $40 billion and priced shares at $102 each.
Terry McAuliffe launches campaign for second term as Virginia governor
McAuliffe is running for a second term, entering a Democratic primary field of progressive Black candidates.
NYC mayor vows not to let people "jump the line" for vaccine
"We've got to protect those who serve us and those who are most vulnerable, and we will enforce that rigorously," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"Multiple gunshot wounds" killed Black man shot by Ohio deputy
Casey Goodson Jr.'s family said he was shot in front of two toddlers and his grandmother while inside his home.
Four of the deadliest days in U.S. history occurred last week
The death toll from COVID-19 on three separate days last week was greater than the number of Americans killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
What airline passengers should know about COVID-19 testing
Airlines have introduced preflight COVID-19 screening so passengers can avoid having to quarantine.
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
Alleged Chinese agent to remain in custody, judge rules, amid flight-risk fears
