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The pandemic could push an alarming number of women out of the workforce

First the good news: There are more women in senior-level positions across corporate America.

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Connecticut gets share of multi-million dollar Anthem data breach settlement

Connecticut got its hands on part of a $39.5 million multi-state settlement stemming from Anthem data breach that happened six years ago.

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Greenland's ice sheet is melting as fast as at any time in the last 12,000 years, study shows

We've known for some time now that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate.

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As COVID-19 pandemic continues, bikes remain a hot commodity

Thinking of buying a bicycle? It’ll likely be more difficult than you realize, especially for those shopping for entry-level and kids bikes.

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Landlord says towing business hasn’t paid rent for months, and she can’t do much about it

A South Side landlord says her tenants have not paid rent in months – in fact, they owed her thousands before COVID-19.

Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format to 'ensure a more orderly discussion'

The Commission on Presidential Debates said Wednesday it would be making changes to the format of the remaining presidential debates after the first debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump devolved into a chaotic disaster the night before.

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New York sees startling uptick in Covid-19 cases in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods

New York neighborhoods with large Orthodox Jewish communities have seen startling rises in Covid-19 cases and test positivity rate in recent weeks, alarming officials concerned about a new outbreak.

Some of the most frequently banned books feature LGBTQ stories, library association says

Some school libraries ban books because characters use witchcraft. Others do because of profanity or sexual content, or because of uncomfortable themes like racism.

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Palantir, the controversial data company, makes its Wall Street debut

Palantir Technologies, the secretive data company best known for taking on controversial work for the US government, made its Wall Street debut Wednesday.

Biden did the one thing he had to do to win the debate

History will record that Joe Biden won Tuesday night's debate by demonstrating one important thing: he is not senile.

Black cheerleader says police stormed her dorm room after students made false claim

Police at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches are investigating after a Black cheerleader says police stormed into her dorm room with guns drawn after receiving a false report.

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NBC News/WSJ/Telemundo Latino Poll: Joe Biden Leads President Donald Trump Among Latino Voters 62% to 26%

With just over six weeks until Election Day, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Telemundo poll published today offers the latest snapshot of Latino voters’ views on the 2020 presidential election.

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Astros finally catch a break to defeat the Twins in Game 1 of the A.L. Wildcard Series

Astros manager Dusty Baker always reminds his team of a simple saying that he has used throughout his playing days and his time spent as a manager in the big leagues.

Don't forget that Donald Trump lost the 2016 debates

President Donald Trump will come into tonight's presidential debate against former Vice President Joe Biden on a major losing streak: He still hasn't won a single general election debate for president.

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First presidential debate devolves into chaos as Trump and Biden insult and interrupt one another

The first presidential debate quickly devolved into pure chaos Tuesday night as President Donald Trump repeatedly talked over former Vice President Joe Biden, who responded with jabs at the President -- at one point calling him a clown and "the worst president that America has ever had."

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Houston Community College selects new co-chairs to lead Black History Committee

Two veteran HCC employees will share the leadership of the HCC Black History Committee (BHC), whose year-round efforts center on securing college scholarships for African-American students attending HCC.

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Trump and Biden prepare for a clash over voter fraud claims at Tuesday's debate

President Donald Trump is expected to wage an attack on the election itself at Tuesday night's debate with former Vice President Joe Biden by repeating his past claims that conflate and exaggerate problems with mail-in voting.

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Astros look to erase some of the bad memories from the regular season as the 2020 MLB Playoffs begin

Most professional athletes will tell you that they do not harp on mistakes made during the game. No matter how egregious it may have been. They don’t carry that negative energy or vibe into the next play or game. For the Houston Astros, they need to have that same mentality heading into the American League best-of-three Wildcard Playoff series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Say Their Name Exhibits Open in Emancipation Park

Starting today, visitors can pay homage to Black Americans killed due to social injustice by viewing the 'Say Their Names' national grassroots initiative.

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Americans feel better about the economy now than at any point during the pandemic

Six months into the pandemic, Americans are beginning to feel much better about the economic recovery. Consumer confidence soared to its highest level since Covid-19 swept across the country, The Conference Board reported Tuesday.