Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February
Black History Month grew from a weeklong celebration that started nearly 100 years ago — and it's not random that it's in February.
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Remembering the man who 'laid the groundwork for the modern civil rights movement'
Seventy years ago, Florida civil rights pioneer Harry T. Moore and his wife, Harriette, were killed in a bombing at their home on Christmas Day. No one was charged with their murders.
American curlers get an early start at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Two days before the opening ceremony in Beijing, U.S. curlers Vicky Persinger and Chris Plys face an Australian pair in a mixed doubles match that was nearly upended by the COVID pandemic.
Third U.S. Olympic bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19 before Beijing Games
37-year-old Elana Meyers Taylor, a three-time Olympic medalist, announced on Twitter that she tested positive for COVID-19 two days after arriving in Beijing for the 2022 Olympic Games.
COVID-19 vaccine for young kids could be ready this month
Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to file for emergency use authorization with the Food and Drug Administration as early as Tuesday.
Chinese hosts share the Lunar New Year with Olympic athletes, personnel and media
Chinese Lunar New Year is being celebrated even within the tightly controlled Beijing Winter Olympics bubble.
Jury questioning to begin in case over botched police raid that killed Breonna Taylor
Former officer Brett Hankison is standing trial on three counts of wanton endangerment. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
FBI director says the threat from China is 'more brazen' than ever before
FBI Director Christopher Wray said the bureau is opening new cases to counter Chinese intelligence operations every 12 hours or so.
California universal health care bill dies without a vote
The bill had to pass by midnight on Monday to have a chance at becoming law this year but its Democratic author didn't put it up for a vote when he realized it wouldn't pass.
New Orleans will be the first major school district to mandate COVID vaccinations
Waivers for those opposed to vaccination are easy to obtain under state regulations, and schools will work with students who aren't inoculated, the district's superintendent said.