Jonathan Franklin

The Washington Post

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Bob Saget's death shows the danger of head injuries. Here's what you should know

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Actor and comedian Bob Saget's death was caused by a blow to the head that he appeared to ignore before going to bed. Medical experts say you should always seek care if you experience a head trauma.

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Actor Bob Saget died in his sleep after hitting his head, his family says

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

The Saget family says they have been "overwhelmed with the incredible outpouring of love" from his fans, saying the support has been "a great comfort" to them.

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NFL says it will control investigation into Commanders owner Dan Snyder, not the team

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

Hours after the team's announcement of its independent investigation, the NFL said the team "would not control the probe."

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Civil rights leaders call on the NFL to replace the Rooney Rule

Monday, February 07, 2022

The Rooney Rule, a policy that went into effect in 2003, requires NFL teams to interview candidates of color for head coaching and senior operation vacancies.

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15 boxes of White House records have been recovered at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Monday, February 07, 2022

Those records should have been transferred to officials from the White House at the end of the Trump administration, according to federal law.

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4 states announce they're dropping mask mandates for schools

Monday, February 07, 2022

It's a sign the three Northeastern states are changing how they manage the COVID-19 pandemic as cases from the omicron surge continue to drop.

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900,000 Americans have died of COVID in 2 years of the global pandemic

Friday, February 04, 2022

The U.S. death rate from COVID-19 continues to increase daily, as the rolling seven-day average for daily COVID-19 deaths has been above 2,000 since Jan. 23.

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First Black leader of Human Rights Campaign sues, says he was fired because of race

Thursday, February 03, 2022

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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The Washington Football Team's new name is the Washington Commanders

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

The big announcement ends 18 months of research, focus groups and fan submissions for the organization's new identity and brand.

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Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

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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Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

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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A shot and a swab: New Hampshire to sell at-home COVID tests in liquor outlets

Friday, January 28, 2022

New Hampshire Gov. Christopher Sununu says he expects the at-home tests to be available at statewide liquor stores within the next two weeks.

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Blizzard warnings are issued as the Northeast faces a massive winter storm

Friday, January 28, 2022

What's already expected to be a major storm could turn into blizzard conditions. Boston and eastern Massachusetts could see two feet of snow.

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Internet sleuths think they figured out the Washington Football Team's new name

Friday, January 28, 2022

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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Satellite images show the aftermath of Tonga volcano's eruption

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The images show populated areas in the archipelago with heavily damaged or destroyed buildings and homes and at least one island covered with ash.

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Elton John postpones Texas concerts after testing positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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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Adele postpones Vegas show in tearful post, saying half of her team is out with COVID

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Weekends with Adele was originally set to run from Jan. 21 to April 16. The singer announced that the Las Vegas residency was postponed due to COVID issues.

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A jury has been seated in the civil rights trial in George Floyd's death

Thursday, January 20, 2022

J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are accused of violating Floyd's civil rights by failing to provide him with medical aid during the May 2020 arrest in Minneapolis.

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COVID concerns will keep NBC announcers home from the Beijing Olympics

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

NBC Sports officials say their plan of covering the Olympics from its Stamford, Conn., facility is a similar strategy used to cover the delayed 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics last year.

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Doctors and patients are facing tough choices because of the national blood crisis

Thursday, January 13, 2022

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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