Florida's new Black history curriculum cites "personal benefit" of slavery
The lessons will be taught to sixth through eighth grade students this year.
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Texas A&M president resigns after pushback over Black journalist's hiring
Katherine Banks said in a resignation letter that she would retire immediately, because "negative press has become a distraction" at the campus.
Michael Cohen settles lawsuit against Trump Organization
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's lawsuit against the Trump Organization was days away from the trial's start date when the settlement was reached.
Tony Bennett remembered by stars and fans
Bennett won 19 Grammys and recorded 60 studio albums during his seven-decade career – and also helped bring the arts to others.
Lady Gaga once said Tony Bennett "saved" her life
"I was so sad. I couldn't sleep. I felt dead," she said. "And then I spent a lot of time with Tony. He wanted nothing but my friendship and my voice."
37 swarming boulders spotted near asteroid hit by NASA spacecraft
NASA said that redirecting an asteroid could lead to "a cluster of threatening boulders heading in our direction."
Trial date in Trump documents case set for May 2024
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in an order that the trial will begin May 20, 2024.
Glioblastoma patient thriving 6 years after being told he had 6 months to live
Only 5% of people with glioblastoma survive for five years or more. John Bienvenu is cancer-free six years after his diagnosis.
Kidnapped Texas girl rescued in California after holding up "help me" sign
The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times during the three days she was held by her kidnapper.
Tony Bennett, Grammy-winning singer loved by generations, dies at age 96
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
21-year-old falls to his death climbing Oregon mountain with girlfriend
"Joel was doing something he loved, with the person he loved, in the outdoors and we know that brought him joy," his mother said.
NFL strength coach comes out as gay in a first for major U.S. pro leagues
"I don't want to feel like I have to lie about who I am seeing, or why I am living with someone else," Maxen said.
42 years after beauty school student found dead, her killer is identified
Evidence collected at the crime scene, including a cigarette butt, a pillow and a glass bottle, revealed a male DNA profile.
Alabama executes 1st prisoner since IV issues halted lethal injections
James Barber was executed for the beating death of Dorothy Epps, 75, in Alabama's first lethal injection since difficulties inserting IVs led to a halt.
New $2 billion theme park announced in Oklahoma
In addition to the amusement park, American Heartland will feature a 300-room hotel, an indoor water park, and an adjacent RV park and campground.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
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