Nurse rejected over race honored by hospital 71 years later

(ELGIN, Ill.) -- Betty Brown was rejected by Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois, for nursing school 71 years ago because she is Black. This year, the now-retired 90-year-old is being named an honorary chief nursing officer by that same hospital."It was very emotional," Brown... Read More.

J.R. Richard, Astros legend, dies at 71

(HOUSTON) -- J.R. Richard, a Houston Astros legend, has died at the age of 71, the team announced Thursday. Richard played ten years for the team and struck out 600 batters, but had his career cut short by a stroke in 1980. During his career, Richard... Read More.