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The Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero Wednesday and pledged it was ready to use all of its available tools to support an economic recovery that appears to be weakening.

College basketball coach John Thompson Jr. died at age 78. During his years at Georgetown, he became the first Black coach to win an NCAA championship and took vocal stands on racial issues.

Steep, rugged terrain has slowed progress on most of the fires raging throughout the state, including the Ranch Fire. But by Sunday, officials said the Ferguson fire was fully contained.

Democratic candidates are trying to clarify positions they took during this week's debates while also capitalizing on any momentum they received.

She was the "Jackie Robinson of tennis," said Billie Jean King as the first African American player and champion in international tennis. She later integrated women's professional golf.

San Diego Unified School District alleges that vaping-related illnesses caused by the e-cigarette maker's products increase student absences, forcing schools to spend on prevention and treatment.

The Federal Reserve chairman is testifying before Congress this week about challenges the economy faces. Stocks rallied in anticipation the central bank will lower interest rates later this month.

Havlicek was voted one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. He played 16 seasons with the Celtics — eight of them as NBA champions. Boston media report he had Parkinson's disease.

The world is spending more on the military since global figures became available in 1988. Together, the U.S. and China make up half of the world's military spending.

The United States has surpassed 250,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday.