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How Tulsa massacre spent most of last century unremembered
Even this year, with the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa massacre recognized, it’s still an unfamiliar history to many — something historians say has broader repercussions.
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Exclusive: HUD’s Marcia Fudge says she’s ready to fight homelessness as head of panel
Marcia Fudge was selected Thursday to chair the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which is coordinating the government's response.
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Senate Republicans block plan for independent commission on Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
The bipartisan measure, approved by the House, failed to win enough votes to overcome a GOP filibuster. The plan called for an independent body styled on one after 9/11.
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Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano unlikely to face consequences over newly-released Jan. 6 videos
Several social media accounts that are reviewing videos to try to identify people at the Capitol that day said they identified Mastriano in both videos based on his clothing.
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Biden meets with George Floyd’s family on the 1st anniversary of his death
The private meeting came as negotiators on Capitol Hill continue to work on a police overhaul named after Floyd, and which the president had hoped to sign by now.
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Half of all U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The stunning speed of the vaccines' development and rollout has helped tame COVID-19 in the U.S., which remains the worst-hit country in the world.
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A century after the race massacre, Tulsa confronts its bloody past
Survivors and their descendants say confronting the truth of the Tulsa Race Massacre is essential in the nation's struggle to confront racial injustice against Black people.
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Dating apps are making it easier to swipe right for a match who’s vaccinated
Some of the largest dating apps are allowing users to filter potential matches by their vaccination status, while offering vaccinated users access to premium features.
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As US schools resume testing, large numbers are opting out
With new flexibility from the White House, states are adopting a patchwork of testing plans to curb the stress of exams while still capturing some data on student learning.
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Biden betting on wage growth, while GOP warns of inflation
Officials say higher wages are a goal of President Joe Biden and a byproduct of his $1.9 trillion relief package.
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Minnesota AG’s office to prosecute case in Wright’s death
Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter, who is white, fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, on April 11.
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Largest container ship hits East Coast as ports see surge
Beginning last August, monthly container volume for the 10 busiest ports has surpassed 2019 levels, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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New York says probe into Trump Organization now a criminal inquiry
If enough evidence is found, the Trump Organization could face criminal charges from two New York prosecutors: the New York State Attorney General and the Manhattan DA.
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It’s harder than ever to buy a house, and bidding wars keep breaking out
A record low supply of homes for sale and strong demand from buyers are sending home prices to record levels and frustrating homebuyers who keep getting outbid.
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Congress passes bill to counter the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
The legislation, which had near-unanimous support from the Senate, now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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