University of Phoenix students to get $50 million in refunds
Settlement follows FTC claims that the for-profit college's ads misled students about their job prospects.
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Jobless claims fall to their lowest level since pandemic
Economists expect the number of Americans on unemployment benefits to keep falling as the economy rebounds.
NFL player honored by police for helping stop sexual assault
"All I could do was thrust myself over there and help the victim, make sure that I could comfort her," Herron said.
"Sesame Street" introduces two new Black Muppets
In one video, Elmo wants to know why his friend Wes' skin is brown. Wes' dad, Elijah, explains melanin.
Slain Boulder officer's sister recalls finding out he "was gone"
Brooks said Talley told her he would never want his family to have to deal with his death — as both a father and a husband.
Biden administration commits $10 billion to fight vaccine inequities
The $10 billion largely comes from the sweeping American Rescue Plan passed by Congress this month.
Lawmakers vow stricter regulations on social media platforms
CEOs from Facebook, Twitter and Google faced intense scrutiny from Democrats and Republicans on Thursday.
High school coach fired after players use anti-Semitic play calls
Duxbury, Massachusetts school also put Dave Maimaron on leave from his teaching post. He apologized, calling what happened "inexcusable."
Police and protesters face off at L.A. park with large homeless camp
Demonstrators were protesting the planned temporary closing of Echo Park, which would displace one of the city's largest homeless encampments.
AstraZeneca updates report, insists COVID vaccine highly effective
British drug maker revised the numbers on a late-stage trial after U.S. officials called them into question, in a highly unusual public spat.
Rachel Levine confirmed as assistant health secretary
She is also the highest-ranked openly transgender federal official.
Can vaccine hesitancy be reduced by a president's encouragement?
A survey experiment suggests there are groups Biden and Trump could target, but there are limits to their influence.
Ex-Operation Warp Speed science chief fired after harassment claim
GlaxoSmithKline calls alleged behavior by former head of COVID-19 vaccine development "wholly unacceptable."
Virginia becomes 23rd state to abolish death penalty
"There is no place today for the death penalty in this commonwealth, in the South, or in this nation," Governor Ralph Northam said before signing the legislation.
Ahead of IPO, Robinhood expands risky stock market lending
Trading app's stock loans have not always produced positive results for the company or its customers.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
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Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran
Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
Man who carried out mass shooting in Poland has died, police say
These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued
