Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday at a hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee, after doctors said he had a stroke.
China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
3 states allow betting on Fourth of July hot dog eating contest
It's now legal to bet on the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in three states.
'Hamilton' now streaming on Disney+
The smash-hit musical "Hamilton" is now streaming on Disney+ just in time for the Fourth of July.
Chick-fil-A named top restaurant in customer satisfaction for 6th year in a row
Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize
Vanilla Ice hosting Fourth of July concert despite COVID-19
Vanilla Ice is hosting a live concert this Fourth of July weekend in Austin, Texas.
Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA star
A Missouri man was freed from prison after years of work by WNBA star Maya Moore and other supporters.
CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AT&T waives internet overage charges through September 30 as COVID-19 cases surge in US
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
Coaches, staff at University of Michigan taking pay cuts amid pandemic
Coaches and staff at the University of Michigan will take pay cuts to help reduce the financial blow from COVID-19.
Patriots sign QB Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady
The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove rebel emblem from flag
Mississippi legislators have voted to raucous cheers and applause to remove a Confederate battle emblem from their state flag.
NASA names DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer, Mary W. Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
Rhode Island considers name change due to slavery connotations
What’s in a name? For the state of Rhode Island, years of acrimony over an official designation with connotations of slavery.
The battle is not over: Rising coronavirus infections seen worldwide
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
Trump calls for arrest of people who vandalize, destroy monuments
President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.
America experiencing longest sports drought since 1918
Monday marked 103 days since any American has seen a live professional sports game from the MLB, NBA, NFL, or NHL.
Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after organizing tournament
Djokovic has been criticized for organizing the tournament and bringing in players from other countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.