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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies at 92
She was the eighth of nine children born to Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy, and she tragically outlived several of them by decades.
She was the eighth of nine children born to Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy, and she tragically outlived several of them by decades.
Actor Daniel Masterson, who played 'Hyde' on That '70s Show, charged with forcibly raping 3 women
Actor Daniel Masterson, most commonly known for his roles as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch, was charged Wednesday with forcibly raping three women, the district attorney's office announced.
Actor Daniel Masterson, most commonly known for his roles as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch, was charged Wednesday with forcibly raping three women, the district attorney's office announced.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour starting July 5, offer one-time $200 bonus to front-line workers
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
5 years after church massacre, S.C. protects monuments
Five years ago after eight black church members and their pastor were shot and killed in a racist attack, South Carolina came together and took down the Confederate flag from the Capitol lawn.
Five years ago after eight black church members and their pastor were shot and killed in a racist attack, South Carolina came together and took down the Confederate flag from the Capitol lawn.
Mayor slams police unions for false allegations of cops being poisoned
New York City police determined there was no criminality by Shake Shack employees after three officers drank milkshakes believed to be contaminated with bleach.
New York City police determined there was no criminality by Shake Shack employees after three officers drank milkshakes believed to be contaminated with bleach.
‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
NBA to test players for COVID-19 during Orlando restart to season
The NBA will be testing players for COVID-19 during the league's restart to the 2020 season in Orlando.
The NBA will be testing players for COVID-19 during the league's restart to the 2020 season in Orlando.
Report: American Paul Whelan receives 16-year Russian jail sentence
Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges by a Russian court on Monday, despite American condemnation of his arrest and prosecution.
Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges by a Russian court on Monday, despite American condemnation of his arrest and prosecution.