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People walk past the US Capitol in Washington, DC on December 16, 2020. - Congressional leaders on December 16, 2020 said they were nearing a long-awaited agreement on a stimulus package for the US economy, while the Federal Reserve is set to provide updated forecasts on an uncertain outlook.

Here’s what’s in the second stimulus package

Katie Lobosco and Tami Luhby, CNN December 21, 2020

(CNN) -- Leaders in the House and Senate reached an agreement late Sunday on a $900 billion pandemic relief bill that includes enhanced unemployment benefits and direct cash payments.There were several...

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) conducts a news conference in the U.S. Capitol after the Senate Republican Policy luncheon on December 15, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Caroline Brehman-Pool/Getty Images)

Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell vaccinated by Capitol attending physician

Ted Barrett and Caroline Kelly, CNN December 18, 2020

    (CNN) -- Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell were both vaccinated against Covid-19 by Capitol Attending Physician Dr. Brian Monahan, the two congressional...

Damantae Graham is taken away after the jurors were sent to deliberate by Judge Laurie Pittman at the Portage County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Death sentence rejected for teen who killed Kent State student

Associated Press December 18, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the death sentence for a man who fatally shot a Kent State University student during a robbery, citing the killer's youth at the time...

Mitch McConnell has for the first time recognizes Joe Biden as President-elect.

McConnell for the first time recognizes Biden as President-elect

(CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for the first time acknowledged Joe Biden's victory and referred to him as President-elect, six weeks after Election Day and amid President Donald Trump's...

This undated photo provided by family attorney Sean Walton shows Casey Goodson. The fatal shooting of 23-year-old Goodson by an Ohio sheriff's deputy on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, is now under investigation by the state’s criminal investigation bureau. 

U.S. Marshal says it was ‘premature’ for him to say Casey Goodson Jr. shooting appeared ‘justified’

Peter Nickeas, CNN December 15, 2020

(CNN) -- The US Marshal who initially asserted a deputy's fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. appeared "justified" said his statement was premature and based on insufficient information after the Columbus,...

Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, seen here at Drake University on February 03, 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa, has been selected as President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary.

Joe Biden picks Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secretary

Dan Merica, CNN December 15, 2020

(CNN) -- President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Pete Buttigieg to be his transportation secretary, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN, elevating the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and 2020...

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns rushes the ball during the third quarter in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.

‘A game that ‘will go down in history:’ Baltimore Ravens beat Cleveland Browns with last-gasp field goal

Calum Trenaman, CNN December 15, 2020

(CNN) -- It's been a disappointing year for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. But a stunning last gasp 47-42 win against their division rival Cleveland Browns might just spark a thrilling end...

Gail Pavliga, member elect of the Ohio House of Representatives. She will represent Ohio House District 75.

Incoming Ohio state legislators talk about aid for universities

Bronwyn Wain Reporter December 14, 2020

For two incoming Ohio state legislators, an important task will be to address public universities and their financial well-being as they enter office in the middle of a pandemic.Rep. Gail Pavliga and Sen....

Samantha Spitak, the academic program coordinator of the Academic Success Center.

Kent State tutoring during the pandemic

Kandra Hill Reporter December 14, 2020

The Kent State Academic Success Center’s tutoring services offer convenience and flexibility with the switch to a remote platform due to the pandemic. “It allows for more flexibility for both students...

Junior offensive lineman Adam Gregoire hugs his coach after Kent State beat Kennesaw State University 26-23 in overtime. Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Crum announces return to Kent State for 2021 season

Owen MacMillan Sports Editor December 14, 2020

One of the most prolific offensive players in Kent State football history is not ready to leave behind the blue and gold quite yet.Quarterback Dustin Crum announced today that he will play for Kent State...

SIDEBAR: How does the transfer portal work?

December 14, 2020

Every day, Kent State’s men’s and women’s basketball coaches scroll through names in the NCAA transfer portal in search of someone that could improve the program. The transfer portal, created two...

Portland State transfer Mike Nuga (1) goes up for a dunk against Northern Kentucky University. Nuga finished the game with 19 points in 34 minutes on the court. Dec.13, 2020.

Finding a new home: how the transfer portal changes athlete’s lives and careers

Sean Blevins Sports Reporter December 14, 2020

One night in April 2019, Kent State women’s basketball coach Todd Starkey opened up the computer in his office to check the NCAA’s transfer portal. He jumped back when he came across Linsey Marchese’s...

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