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Amid Pandemic, Fewer Students Seek Federal Aid for College
In the first weeks of the pandemic, the number of new applications fell by nearly half compared to last year's levels, fueled by a precipitous decline among students at low-income schools.
Trump-Connected Lobbyists Reap Windfall in COVID-19 Boom
Forty lobbyists with ties to President Donald Trump helped clients secure more than $10 billion in federal coronavirus aid, among them five former administration officials.
Newspaper Owner: Sorry for Equating Mask Rule to Holocaust
A Republican Party chairman apologized Sunday for a cartoon that equated a Democratic governor's coronavirus-inspired order for people to wear masks in public with the mass murder of the Holocaust.
Protester Killed on Seattle Freeway Was Dedicated to Cause
The deceased, Summer Taylor, 24, spent the last six weeks "tirelessly standing up for others while working full time and supporting everyone around them."
Naked Men and Drunks: England Assesses the Reopening of Pubs
It seems to have been more like a typical Saturday night than a drunken New Year's Eve.
Trump Signs Extension of COVID Relief Fund for Businesses
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus,
Why Missing College This Fall Is a Bad Idea
As colleges figure out how to structure classes this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all. The idea of taking a gap year might sound enticing, but returning students should think twice.
Michigan Village Starts Flood Recovery, Awaits Funds
Many in Sanford, Michigan are still scraping up muck and debris as they wait to find out whether any government aid may come their way.
Governors Stress 'Personal Responsibility' over Virus Orders
Earlier this week, as Tennessee registered what then was its highest single-day coronavirus case increase, Gov. Bill Lee held a news conference and issued a stern response.
Mississippi Could Drop Jim Crow-Era Statewide Voting Process
Mississippi just ditched its Confederate-themed state flag. Later this year, the state's voters will decide whether to dump a statewide election process that dates to the Jim Crow era.
Kansas Newspaper's Post Equates Mask Mandate with Holocaust
A Kansas newspaper posted a cartoon on its Facebook page likening the Democratic governor's order requiring people to wear masks in public to the roundup and murder of millions of Jews during the Holocaust.
Across Sun Belt, Hopes for Economy Give Way to Renewed Fears
For residents across America's Sun Belt — business owners and workers, consumers and home buyers — the past three months have delivered about the scariest ride in memory.
Stimulus Money Could Pose Dilemmas in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents are getting $1,200 checks as part of the U.S. government's plan to revive the economy. But with many long-term care facilities under lockdown, what are the rules around the money?
Liz Weston: Some Taxpayers Face A Desperate Wait for Refunds
The IRS is slowly resuming operations after pandemic-related lockdowns, but delayed refunds are devastating some people's finances.
In Troubled Times: Independence Day in A Land of Confusion
On Independence Day, we Americans — if there is in fact a "we" in American life — celebrate the anniversary of a time when a lot of people, feeling really angry and scared, decided to do something about it.
How EVO3 CBD Oils Evolved Into an Industry Game-Changer
EVO3 CBD Oils has demystified a rapidly evolving industry with high-quality, lab-tested products that can be traced to the source.
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week
None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.
More Fireworks in Americans' Hands for July 4 Raises Risks
For many Americans, the Fourth of July will be more intimate this year. It also could be riskier.
Discourse Over National Anthem Looms for NBA, Other Leagues
The death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police in May sparked fresh questions across sports about kneeling during the anthem and the gesture has been seen from European soccer to North American auto racing.
Redskins to Have 'Thorough Review' of Name Amid Race Debate
The Washington Redskins began a "thorough review" of their name Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a "dictionary-defined racial slur."