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Sports
NCAA Says College Basketball Season Can Start The Day Before Thanksgiving
The NCAA Division I Council voted to push the start date back two weeks from Nov. 10, saying most of its schools will have ended in-person classes for the fall semester by then, reducing exposures.
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National
Omaha Grand Jury Indicts Bar Owner Over Fatal Shooting Of Black Protester In May
Jake Gardner faces four charges, including manslaughter. While local officials initially ruled he had acted in self-defense, a special prosecutor said on Tuesday that new evidence suggested otherwise.
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Politics
Whistleblower Alleges 'Medical Neglect,' Questionable Hysterectomies Of ICE Detainees
Democratic lawmakers and immigration advocacy groups are calling for the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to investigate the claims, centered on conditions at a facility in Georgia.
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National
Court Rules Government Can End Humanitarian Protections For Some 300,000 Immigrants
Critics say ending Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan will devastate families and communities, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
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National
Los Angeles County Issues Guidance Discouraging Trick Or Treating This Halloween
As fall approaches and the pandemic continues, health officials in California's most populous county are prohibiting many of the usual Halloween gatherings and recommending against trick or treating.
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National
13-Year-Old Boy With Autism Disorder Shot By Salt Lake City Police
The boy's mother says she called 911 to get help for her son, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. She says she told officers he was unarmed. No weapon was found.
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Movies
New Diversity Standards For Best Picture Oscar Nominees, Starting In 2024
The new Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requirements are part of a larger effort to promote inclusion in an industry that has faced criticism for its lack of diversity.
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Technology
Dictionary.com's Largest Update (Re)defines Thousands Of Words, Focusing On Identity
The digital dictionary updated some 15,000 entries, including adding 650 entirely new words from popular culture. Many of the revisions deal with topics related to identity, like race and gender.
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National
CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October
The CDC's planning guidance for states includes multiple scenarios for the rollout of a vaccine this year, including possibly having a limited number of doses available in October and November.
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Health
With Fans Forbidden Due To COVID-19, A Noticeably Quiet U.S. Open Kicks Off In Queens
Tennis players are navigating the eerie stillness of a Grand Slam event known for its lively crowds. Last year's U.S. Open set an attendance record, drawing more than 737,800 fans over two weeks.