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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Protesters call attention to deaths of Rayshard Brooks, Robert Fuller
Anti-racism protesters are calling attention to the deaths of two more Black men, one who was found hanging from a tree and another who was fatally shot by police.
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Atlanta police chief resigns, officer fired after police fatally shoot Rayshard Brooks
The move announced by police early Sunday comes on the heels of the resignation of Atlanta's police chief following Brooks' killing.
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Skipped the census? A knock on your door may be coming as early as July
To prepare for logistical challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Census Bureau has moved up the start of in-person visits to households that haven't filled out forms.
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Transgender health protections reversed by Trump administration
The Trump administration Friday finalized a rule that would remove nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people when it comes to health care and health insurance.
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Colleges are backing off SAT, ACT scores — but the exams will be hard to shake
The SAT and ACT's reach beyond college admissions is pervasive, with many states requiring students take one or the other in order to graduate high school.
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What do you suggest? Advice columnists give us some tips
It seems that every day brings something new to worry about. So how do we get through these days? We invited the advice experts.
Air Date: June 12, 2020
Listen 49:00Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Coronavirus cases are rising in nearly half the U.S. states. And while many are chalked up to increased testing or to small, local outbreaks, others are more alarming.
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Headline-making missteps put focus on newsroom diversity
A week of reckoning among the media has put a spotlight on the diversity of U.S. newsrooms, and the pace of efforts to make them more reflective of the communities they cover.
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