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President Biden's newest student debt relief plan, new Aretha Franklin will found, and more of the week's top news

  • Jul 16, 2023
  • Jul 16, 2023 Updated Oct 10, 2023
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From what to know about President Biden's latest student debt relief plan, to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar getting stabbed in prison, here are the top national stories from the past week.

(12) updates to this series since Updated Oct 10, 2023

Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief following administrative fixes

Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief following administrative fixes

The Biden administration announced Friday that 804,000 borrowers will have their student debt wiped away, totaling $39 billion worth of debt, in the coming weeks due to fixes that more accurately count qualified monthly payments under existing income-driven repayment plans.

Jury decides newer Aretha Franklin will found in her couch after death is a valid document

Jury decides newer Aretha Franklin will found in her couch after death is a valid document

It’s a critical turn in a dispute that has turned the music superstar’s sons against each other.

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison

Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison

Her release comes days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would not fight a state appeals court ruling that Van Houten should be granted parole.

A Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next legal battle?

A Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next legal battle?

This summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to apply for a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever. Here's what to know about the SAVE Plan.

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida.

Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH

Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH

The Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to step down this week from leading the Chicago civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition he founded in 1971. Jackson, 81 has remained active in civil rights in recent years despite health setbacks and a Parkinson’s diagnosis.  

'Succession' leads all Emmy nominees with 27 as HBO dominates; 'Ted Lasso' leads comedy contenders

'Succession' leads all Emmy nominees with 27 as HBO dominates; 'Ted Lasso' leads comedy contenders

The trio of “Succession,” “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” combined for a whopping 74 nods. See the rest of the nominees here.

Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, coroner says

Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, coroner says

Authorities say Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago. The details were revealed in an autopsy report released by coroner's officials on Thursday.

Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match. 

First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval

First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval

U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, a major change that will broaden access for women and teenagers. 

US inflation falls to 3%, lowest level in more than 2 years, as price pressures ease

US inflation falls to 3%, lowest level in more than 2 years, as price pressures ease

After two years of painfully high prices, inflation in the United States has reached its lowest point in more than two years — 3% in June compared with 12 months earlier.

A solar storm on Thursday is expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states

A solar storm on Thursday is expected to make Northern Lights visible in 17 states

Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that's expected to peak in 2024 is making the lights visible in places farther to the south.

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