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Some researchers say the main reason that millions of people are malnourished globally is that people lack the money to buy food, or because of war and political oppression.

The U.S. is approaching 5 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, far outpacing other countries as Americans resist taking steps to avoid getting infected.

Nursing home residents and staff represent a tiny share of the U.S. population but account for as many as 4 in 10 coronavirus deaths, according to some estimates.

A prosecutor told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."

The bureau now has less than two months left to try to reach people of color, immigrants, renters, rural residents and other members of historically undercounted groups.

Tianna Spears is one of a growing number to speak out recently about the special challenges faced by minority foreign service officers.

South Florida is emerging from the storm with relatively little damage, though local officials had braced for more serious damage including widespread power outages.

The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s achieved monumental changes over 15 years, including landmark federal laws. Yet racism and discrimination remain pervasive.

The U.S. has surpassed more than 4.6 million confirmed cases of the virus and 154,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

President Trump’s suggestion that the November election be delayed spurs Federalist Society co-founder Steven Calabresi to call for his removal from office.

It was the first splashdown by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.


Brian Murphy was removed from his post at the DHS’ Office of Intelligence and Analysis following news that his office compiled reports on protesters and journalists.

“This was the longest meeting we had and it was more productive than the other meetings,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice presidential choice, the top contenders and their advocates are making final appeals.

A new report finds that Democrats are on track to win the suburbs in five of six key states they lost in the 2016 presidential election.