The latest on protests around the country and the world against racism and police brutality. WASHINGTON — Protesters tried to pull down a statue of President Andrew Jackson near the White House on Monday night before being dispersed by police. WUSA-TV in Washington reported that police used pepper spray to move protesters out of Lafayette […]
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Three killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Charlotte block party
A deputy police chief said that no witnesses have come forward to describe how or why the shooting started and urged the public to help with the investigation.
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Maine speakers recognize ‘mosaic of voices’ during 21st annual World Refugee Day celebration
“We’re stronger when we work together and support each other,” Dina Yacounagha of the Islamic Center of Maine told viewers Saturday.
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Pandemic becomes a patchwork of small successes and setbacks
In parts of America it rages unabated; China battles a new outbreak in Beijing, and Europe continues to emerge warily from lockdown.
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Top federal prosecutor in NYC steps down after feud with administration
Geoffrey Berman and Attorney General William Barr had been in an increasingly nasty standoff after meeting in Manhattan on Friday.
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Judge rules Bolton can publish book despite Trump efforts to block it
A federal judge has ruled that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book.
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Minnesota ends special session without deal on policing
A special session of the Minnesota Legislature has ended without agreement on changes to policing in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
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The Latest: Memorial to Black Wall Street in Tulsa covered with tarp
Residents say they don’t want President Trump to use it for a photo op.
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The Latest: Nevada has second straight day with new 24-hour high of new cases
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada has 445 more COVID-19 cases, making Saturday the second straight day the state has reported a new 24-hour high since the start of the pandemic. The state had reported 410 new cases Friday, surpassing the previous single-day jump of 379 four days earlier. The state Department of Health and Human […]
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In big reversal, Treasury and SBA agree to disclose details about many small business loan recipients
The disclosures will include the names of recipients who received loans of more than $150,000.