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The New York Times building in New York. <em>The New York Times</em> and <em>The Washington Post</em> both outlined new measures aimed at improving diversity in their newsrooms and coverage.

'New York Times', 'Washington Post' Promise Major Changes To Move Forward On Race

The Post announces more than a dozen new jobs involving race and the Times says it will devise a strategy to better hire, develop, support and promote people, particularly people of color.

Bubba Wallace drives past the #IStandWithBubba stencil on the field prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020.

'Together' NASCAR Looks To Move Forward After Noose Found In Driver's Garage

The FBI joins investigation into who left a noose inside NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. NASCAR plans to ban the perpetrators from the sport for life.

Congressional Leaders Divided On Next Steps To Confront Coronavirus Threat

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agree that Congress will have to pass more legislation to combat the pandemic, but they disagree on what to do next, and when.

August Primary Preparations Reviewed By Vermont’s Secretary Of State

Vermont’s top election official says preparations for the state’s August primary include a new vote-by-mail option.Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos,…

#SportsReport: Red Sox First To Reach 90 Wins

MLB:David Price pitched eight shutout innings for his fifth straight win, backed by three bases-loaded doubles in Boston's six-run fifth inning the Red…

Pamela, the cow prize, hangs out in the backyard of DigitalMania Studio's office in Tunis, Tunisia.

It Sounds Udderly Ridiculous, But Video Gamers In Tunisia Can Win A Cow

That's one way to get people — and especially farmers — to play. After all, a cow is worth $1,500 in Tunisia.

A street in Lumberton, N.C., was flooded on Monday. Torrential rains are continuing to fuel floods, days after Hurricane Matthew barreled up the U.S. coast and then headed out to sea.

After Hurricane Matthew, Floodwaters Rise To Record Levels In North Carolina

As the rainwater dumped by Matthew flows downriver, towns are being overwhelmed by devastating floods. "You're dealing with just massive amounts of water," one reporter says.

Cuomo's Pledge To Clean Up Albany Unfulfilled

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke at Albright-Knox art museum in Buffalo on Friday, one day after nine people associated with his administration were…

An open lot sits beneath a pair of industrial buildings past a road under a blue sky with puffy white clouds.

State Grant Will Allow Pittsfield To Begin Redeveloping Vacant Lot On Former GE Campus

Pittsfield, Massachusetts is receiving almost $900,000 in funding from the state’s MassDevelopment Site Readiness Grant Program to redevelop a vacant…

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee during his confirmation hearing in February.

Lifelong Educator Miguel Cardona Confirmed As Education Secretary

The former fourth grade teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening.

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