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National
First Black leader of Human Rights Campaign sues, says he was fired because of race
Alphonso David also said during contract negotiations HRC board members "acknowledged" that he was severely underpaid in comparison to his white predecessor "because of his race."
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Sports
Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit
Flores alleges that the league is "managed much like a plantation" charging that its 32 owners, none of whom are Black, profit from the labor of its players, 70% of whom are African American.
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Internet sleuths think they figured out the Washington Football Team's new name
The team is scheduled to reveal its new name on Wednesday. But did a newly acquired domain name spoil the surprise?
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Elton John postpones Texas concerts after testing positive for Covid-19
John said that he's fully vaccinated and boosted, experiencing only mild symptoms, and expects to be able to perform at his scheduled show this weekend in Arkansas.
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Doctors and patients are facing tough choices because of the national blood crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a 62% drop in blood drives at schools and colleges, according to the American Red Cross.
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The Army is increasing its largest signing bonus to $50,000 for some new recruits
Until now, the Army has offered a maximum bonus of $40,000. The head of Recruiting Command said the pandemic has made attracting new talent much more of a challenge.
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Medicare proposes covering expensive Alzheimer's drug for those in clinical trials
Aduhelm is the first treatment approved in the country to slow cognitive decline in those living with Alzheimer's. Doctors have refused to prescribe it, given the lack of data and evidence behind it.
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The poet Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. quarter
The Maya Angelou design is the first quarter in the "American Women Quarters Program" — a four-year program that will feature prominent women in U.S. history.
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How to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House
The Biden administration says Americans should be able to order COVID tests online later this month. Those who are eligible can get eight free over-the-counter at-home tests a month.
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An Uber rider who got stuck in the Virginia traffic jam ended up with a $600 bill
Andrew Peters was stuck on I-95 for nine hours this week after snow and ice caused tractor-trailers to jackknife on the interstate, making the road impassable. By Thursday, Uber had offered a refund.