Election emerges as referendum on race relations in America

An unprecedented convergence of three crises has disproportionately affect people of color — the coronavirus pandemic, joblessness and police brutality.

Legal experts review Black Minnesota teen’s life sentence

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was top prosecutor in Hennepin County during Myon Burrell's sentencing, says she welcomes and supports the panel.

How John Dunjee escaped slavery and came to Bates College in 1866

Judge warns he’s likely to move trials in George Floyd death

A Minnesota judge sets a March 8 trial date for 4 former officers if they are tried together, though he said he expects motions to be filed to separate their trials.

Maine libraries and bookstores seeing increased demand for books about race

Since the death of George Floyd and widespread Black Lives Matter protests, Mainers – both children and adults – have been reading more about race.

Rally draws more than 700 demonstrators to Lewiston to demand justice

Organizers said the peaceful Black Lives Matter protest, the third this week in the city, won't be the last as they press for change following the death of a black man in Minneapolis.

Brewer official charged with filing false report over racist posting about George Floyd

Thomas Morelli, who has resigned as deputy mayor, said he is 'ashamed of my comments and behavior' and acknowledged his participation in 'Facebook trolling.'

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticize Trump’s response to protests

Rep. Pingree says the president abused his power, while Sen. King lists 'many things wrong' and Sen. Collins says Trump's use of force against D.C. protesters wasn't justified. Rep. Jared Golden cautioned the president about deploying U.S. troops on American soil.

U.S. cities erupt in more violence as Trump decries ‘lowlifes’

The president amplifies his hard-line calls of a day earlier, in which he threatened to send in the military to restore order if governors didn't do it.

Trump is threatening military action to quell protests, and a law could let him do it

The deployment of active-duty military personnel, particularly to states that may not want them, would represent a further escalation of Trump wielding his presidential powers.