For the first time in history, President Joe Biden has formally designated a week to honor educational institutions that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.
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Even short-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of stroke, study finds
People had an increased risk of stroke within five days of being exposed to air pollution, including particulate matter and pollutants such as nitrogen oxide.
New book looks beyond 'Mr. March on Washington' to the real Bayard Rustin
“Bayard Rustin: A Legacy of Protest and Politics” is a collection of 19 essays that explore the highs and lows of the Black gay civil rights activist’s life.
Murder suspect accidentally released from Indiana jail is captured in Minnesota
A murder suspect who was accidentally released from an Indiana jail was captured Wednesday after two weeks on the run, authorities said.
Kia and Hyundai recall 3.37 million vehicles in the U.S. over fire risks
Hyundai and Kia are recalling a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, telling owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete.
Michigan State fires Mel Tucker as football coach after sexual harassment investigation
Michigan State fired Mel Tucker on Wednesday, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not be fired for cause after having what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor.
Bruce Springsteen postpones rest of shows this year because of peptic ulcer disease
Bruce Springsteen will not be able to perform for the rest of this year, the rock icon announced Wednesday, as he continues to fight peptic ulcer disease.
NYC teacher and baseball coach caught shouting homophobic tirade in viral video
NYC public school teacher and baseball coach reassigned at his school and relieved of his coaching duties after a video of him shouting homophobic remarks.
Senate panel advances weed bill in historic step
The Senate Banking Committee took a historic step Wednesday by advancing marijuana-related legislation to the floor for the first time.
Black fans near and far come out in droves to support Deion Sanders at Colorado
One of Trevon Hamlet’s core memories from attending the University of Colorado is living on campus his freshman year and being able to count on one hand how many Black people he’d see in a day.