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Bank of America Sees Recessionary Impacts 'Deep into 2022'
Bank of America's second-quarter profits were sawed in half and the consumer banking giant set aside billions of dollars to cover potentially bad loans caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
After Transphobic Comments, J.K. Rowling's Books Sales Start to Decline
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling saw a sharp decline in June 2020 sales compared with the in-print book industry's sales.
'Yes We Exist' - Black Fans Eye NASCAR's Work to Diversify
The catalyst for change has come for the U.S. with the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police.
Seattle Cruise Line Sells 4 Ships, Cruise Ban Extended
A Seattle-based cruise line has sold four ships in its fleet as the coronavirus pandemic has halted operations and subsequently slowed businesses that rely on incoming traffic from the industry.
Asylum Rules Test Trump's Legal Skills to Make New Policy
Opponents submitted nearly 80,000 public comments before Wednesday's deadline, with about 20,000 in the final hours.
Republicans Eye Sweeping Shield from Coronavirus Liability
A new plan from Senate Republicans to award businesses, schools, and universities sweeping exemptions from lawsuits arising from inadequate coronavirus safeguards is putting Republicans and Democrats at loggerheads.
Is Artificial Intelligence Queerphobic?
"We've definitely seen homophobic, heteronormative and racist values seep into AI," says Lesbians Who Tech Founder Leanne Pittsford. Find out how in EDGE's latest investigative feature.
U.S. Official Visits Portland, Calls Protesters 'Anarchists'
The head of the Department of Homeland Security visited Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, just hours after issuing a scathing statement that protesters "violent anarchists."
Investigators List Potential Crimes in Indiana Assault Case
State investigators identified six potential crimes Thursday in an incident report concerning the reported assault on a Black man at a southern Indiana lake.
Prosecutor: No Time for Evidence Against Arrested Reporter
A prosecutor pursuing charges against an Iowa newspaper reporter arrested while covering a protest told a judge his office shouldn't have to give body-camera footage and other evidence because they are too busy.
Hawley Seeks Civil Rights Probe in Case of St. Louis Couple
Sen. Josh Hawley urged Attorney General Barr to launch an investigation of St. Louis' elected prosecutor, accusing her of abuse of power in her investigation of a white couple who wielded guns during a protest.
Trump's Grand GOP Convention Plans Shrink As Virus Surges
The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that it is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month.
After Trump Campaign Swap, Questions — and Kushner — Remain
President Donald Trump's long-in-coming campaign shakeup rearranged some big job titles but isn't likely to change the identity of the person truly in charge of day-to-day operations: Jared Kushner.
Drag Queen Bingo: Everything You Need to Know
Bingo was once all the rage. Then it looked like it might vanish. But glamorous drag queens stepped in and revitalized the classic game.
Four More Years? Trump Struggles to Outline Second Term Plan
President Donald Trump is adamant that he wants another four years in office. It's less clear what he would do with them.
AP Fact Check: Trump Wholly Distorts Biden on Immigration
President Donald Trump is assailing Joe Biden for immigration proposals that Biden actually isn't proposing. Trump's account of Biden's statements is false in almost every detail.
Paint Dumped on Black Lives Matter Mural in Cincinnati
Police in Cincinnati are asking the public for help in identifying the man who poured red paint on the block-long "Black Lives Matter" mural in front of city hall.
Maine to Use Ranked Voting for President After Repeal Fails
Maine voters are poised to become the first group of voters in U.S. history to be able to use a ranked style of voting for president, following a ruling by the secretary of state Wednesday.
Black Friday Shopping Could Look Very Different This Year
Doors bursting open at stores. Crowds spilling into the aisles. Elbows brushing up against others. Products flying off shelves. These are the hallmark images of Black Friday. Well, they were.
Kansas Congressman Charged with Providing False Information
A freshman Kansas congressman is accused of providing false information to a sheriff's deputy to hamper an investigation into whether he broke state election laws.