William Burns wins Senate confirmation as next CIA director
Senators approved Burns' nomination by unanimous voice vote, weeks after the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance his bid.
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50 super successful college dropouts
Diplomas were not required for these business moguls and media stars.
Coach Dawn Staley on representation and handling adversity
The young women Staley coaches at the University of South Carolina have never known a world without the WNBA.
19th-century antislavery newspaper gets modern-day revival
"We have a great need to achieve a racially-just society," Boston Globe Editorial Page Editor Bina Venkataraman told CBSN Thursday
Was rampage racist or sexist? Expert says they can't be separated.
Six of the eight people killed in this week's shootings at three Atlanta-area spas were Asian women.
Bush calls for path for citizenship for undocumented immigrants
The former president spoke at SXSW as the Democrat-controlled House passed two bills that would legalize subsets of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Atlanta police continue investigation into deadly spa shootings
The killings sparked fear and outrage in the Asian American community, which has faced a dramatic spike in violence during the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden stimulus plan offers less help for small businesses
$50 billion going to small businesses amounts to just 2% of the overall relief package. But its more-targeted aid will help.
Democrats turn to environmental justice in inequality fight
Legislators are set to introduce a pair of bills focused on fighting "environmental injustice."
"Not NCAA property": College players push for compensation
While the NCAA is expected to make nearly $900 million during March Madness and split it amongst its member schools, players won't see a dime.
Biden postpones political event in Georgia after Atlanta shootings
President Biden and Vice President Harris will meet with Asian American leaders during their trip to Atlanta tomorrow.
"Significant tornadoes" still possible after storms pound South
About 20,000 homes and business were without power and an apparent tornado destroyed a house in southwest Alabama.
21 states sue Biden for revoking Keystone XL pipeline permit
The attorneys general argue the president exceeded his authority by effectively nixing the oil pipeline.
Official probing spa shooting appeared to promote racist shirt
A Facebook post, appearing to come from Cherokee County sheriff's office official Jay Baker, showed a T-shirt calling COVID-19 an "IMPORTED VIRUS FROM CHY-NA."
Biden orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Atlanta shootings
The president directed the flags to be lowered until sunset March 22.
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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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
Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
Alleged cartel leader wanted by the U.S. is captured in Mexico
Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued
