Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid dead at 53 from colon cancer
"She was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife," her family wrote on Instagram.
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She owes $581,000 in student loans — the bill is coming due
A government moratorium on federally backed college debt expires on December 31. Student loan borrowers are worried.
Latinos to run 2 U.S. agencies that play key role in Hispanics' lives
Xavier Becerra and Alejandro Mayorkas will be tasked with containing the Covid-19 pandemic and reversing many of President Trump's immigration policies.
Los Angeles County prosecutor to end cash bail for most offenses
George Gascón, the newly sworn-in DA, announced a series of sweeping changes, including the end of charging minors as adults.
Nevada hospital treats patients in parking garage amid virus surge
"Nobody who has gone into medicine ever thought they would be providing care in a parking garage," said Jacob Keeperman, an intensive care unit doctor at Renown Health.
What were the most popular Twitter trends this year?
This past year has been a rollercoaster of a ride – here's a look at how people kept themselves entertained and engaged with one another on Twitter in 2020.
5 things to know about coronavirus vaccines from Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country is in "for some significant pain and suffering the next couple of months" before a vaccine has an impact on the spread of coronavirus.
Uber sells self-driving cars unit to Aurora Innovation
Ride-hailing giant moving to cut costs after business vaporized during the coronavirus pandemic.
Melania Trump unveils new White House tennis pavilion
The first lady was criticized earlier this year when she revealed plans for the pavilion at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia leaders reject Trump's push to overturn election results
Governor Brian Kemp and Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, both Republicans, said allowing a separate slate of presidential electors to be selected would be illegal.
Ex-CIA head: Intelligence community will recover under Biden
The former CIA director said intelligence "would be dead" if Trump won a second term.
Virginia Military Institute removes Stonewall Jackson statue
The statue will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War.
5 "activist athletes" honored as Sportsperson of the Year
"I've been given this platform and I want to make sure that I can do whatever I can to make the world a better place, in which ever way that is," Patrick Mahomes said.
Dick Allen, 7-time All-Star and MVP, has died at age 78
Allen spent nine of his 15 MLB seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and another three with the White Sox, and won the 1972 American League MVP honors with Chicago.
Doctor who criticized Trump to be removed from Walter Reed schedule
Dr. James Phillips criticized the president for riding around in his motorcade to greet supporters.
Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
House GOP elects Jim Jordan as next leader in major shakeup
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
4 grizzly bears killed mom and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms
Bessent relocates from home to base after Iran threats, reports say
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
