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U.S. News Releases 2021 Best Online Degrees
Released on Tuesday, the 10th annual list ranks the best online college degrees. See which colleges in your city made the grade.
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'It Can Happen To Anybody': Virus Claims 36-Year-Old Mom Of 10
United States tops 25 million coronavirus cases; ICU space running out for 2 in 5 people; executive actions aim to help the hungry.
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Small Plane Crashes Into Lake Norman Near Davidson: Report
One person was injured after the single-engine plane crashed three miles northwest of Lake Norman Airpark, reports said.
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First Case Of UK Virus Variant Confirmed In North Carolina
The first case of the B.1.1.7 variant was found in an adult from Mecklenburg County, according to the state department of health.
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'We Have No Space': County Has Weekslong Funeral Waiting List
Biden's orders target hunger, federal minimum wage; Fauci makes a comeback; vaccination guidelines altered; deaths surpass 413,000.
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Amid Pandemic, U.S. Flu Cases Remain At Unusually Low Levels
As our attention remains mostly on the coronavirus, seasonal influenza cases are down significantly in all parts of the country.
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How Biden's Latest Executive Orders Will Help Hungry Americans
President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.
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'It's OK To Let Go Now': Virus Claims Couple Just Minutes Apart
Biden to require masks on public transportation, invokes Defense Production Act; states see vaccine shortages; 5.1M still on unemployment.
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Kamala Harris Inspires Girls, But Knowledge Makes Them Leaders
As Kamala Harris becomes vice president, how do we grow the number of women and women of color in political roles? We teach them young.
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'The Motivation I Need': Events Get Creative To Unite Supporters
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Deaths in United States approaching 400K; variant could become dominant strain; congressman tests positive.
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Fate Of Twice-Impeached Trump Rests In Senate's Hands
After the House voted to impeach Donald Trump, the next step is a Senate trial, which could start the day Joe Biden is inaugurated.
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Will Inauguration Day Bring More Insurrection? 5 Things To Know
Security and tensions are high as extremist supporters of Donald Trump plan a return to the Capitol ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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Phoenix Man Arrested, Facing Federal Charges For Capitol Riot
Federal authorities arrested the man known as Jake Angeli in connection with the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Reports Of More-Contagious U.S. Virus Variant Inaccurate
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: U.S. adds 2 million cases in first days of 2021; 'reset' needed, ex-FDA chief says; deaths near 370,000.
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White House Forced Georgia U.S. Attorney To Quit: Report
U.S. Attorney Byung J. Pak resigned on Monday after the White House reportedly told him he wasn't doing enough to overturn the election.
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House Moves To Impeach Trump Days Before Biden Inauguration
The latest on the U.S. Capitol insurrection: GOP senators call for Trump to resign; call for expulsion of Trump allies from Congress.
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In Call, Trump Pressured GA Official To 'Find The Fraud': Report
The call to the elections investigator was placed before Trump urged the secretary of state to find votes to overturn the 2020 election.
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Capitol Police Clear Suspicious Package Found Near DNC: Report
This is the third time since Wednesday's violent siege that authorities have investigated suspicious packages near the U.S. Capitol.
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Donald Trump Twitter Account Suspended Permanently
A statement by Twitter's safety team said Trump's account was suspended "due to the risk of further incitement of violence."
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U.S. Capitol Riots: What To Expect In Coming Days
After an angry, pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol, uncertainty and questions fill the remaining days of the Trump presidency.
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