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Manhattan top prosecutor leaves job after standoff with Barr
The powerful prosecutor in the Southern District of New York had been overseeing investigations of Trump’s allies.
6 years ago
Trump told China to ‘go ahead’ with prison camps, Bolton alleges in new book
"According to our interpreter, Trump said that Xi should go ahead with building the camps, which he thought was exactly the right thing to do," Bolton writes.
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The rich have stopped spending and that’s tanked the economy
While retail sales bounced back in May, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.
6 years ago
A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections
It's a welcome bit of hope as countries grapple with spikes in contagion as they loosen restrictions and reopen their economies.
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Trump signs executive order barring most police use of chokeholds
The order comes as the president faces tremendous pressure to take action following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police last month.
6 years ago
How decades of bans on police chokeholds have fallen short
An NPR review of chokehold policies across several large U.S. police departments found them difficult to enforce.
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Supreme Court will not reexamine doctrine that shields police in misconduct suits
In an unsigned order, the court declined to cases seeking reexamination of the doctrine of "qualified immunity."
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Supreme Court rules LGBTQ workers protected from job discrimination
The court decided that a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bars job discrimination because of sex encompasses bias against LGBTQ workers.
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Atlanta police shooting ruled a homicide; anti-racism protesters continue to rally
Action by city officials, including the resignation of chief Erika Shields and the termination of officer Rolfe, did little to quell the public outcry.
6 years ago
What federal police reform could include — and what the sticking points may be
After nearly three weeks of protests, several police departments have already moved to make reforms. But sweeping national change remains questionable.
6 years ago
Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out
Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.
6 years ago
Young activists pour energy into protests, but what about the election?
Research suggests protest energy could boost youth voter turnout: Young people aligned with the Parkland gun control movement were 21% more likely to vote in 2018.
6 years ago
This November, election night could stretch into election week or month
Mail ballots take longer to process than in-person votes. Experts say problems arise when voters don't understand that.
6 years ago
Trump rally called ‘dangerous move’ in age of coronavirus
Health experts are questioning President Donald Trump's decision to rally his supporters at a large indoor arena in Oklahoma.
6 years ago
Police investigate hanging death of Black man; 2nd in 2 weeks
Robert Fuller's death has brought to light the death of another Black man found hanging from a tree on May 31 in Victorville, a desert city 45 miles east of Palmdale.
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