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For centuries, Black Americans hurdled barriers to practice medicine by studying in other countries, creating schools and building hospitals of their own. After the civil rights movement, just 2% of practicing doctors were Black. While that number has more than doubled, acceptance rates of Black applicants into medical schools are on the decline. Michelle Miller has more. … [Read more...] about Medical school acceptances for Black students are declining. A movement wants to make change

Israel's full cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas. It is expected to go into effect on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hamas

With first-overall pick Alex Sarr, the rise of sophomore and once-lottery pick Bilal Coulibaly and Jordan Poole in the backcourt, many fans thought they knew what the Wizards lineup would look like. But former Pitt standout Bub Carrington emerged from the shadows and has turned heads quicker than anybody could have imagined. Nineteen-year-old Carrington’s advanced maturity has … [Read more...] about Former Panther, “Bub” Carrington making magic with Washington Wizards

Supreme Court upholds U.S. TikTok ban; Blind college student chosen as color commentator for NBA G League games … [Read more...] about 1/17: CBS Evening News

President Biden warned of the rise of an oligarchy in his farewell address, comparing influential billionaires of today to the "robber barons" of 100 years ago. American historian H.W. Brands discusses their influence over government and the American way of life in the 19th century. … [Read more...] about What did America look like 100 years ago?