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Court: Some Employers Can Refuse to Offer Free Birth Control
The Supreme Court ruled broadly Wednesday in a way that could leave more than 70,000 women without free contraception and tens of thousands of people with no way to sue for job discrimination.
How Many People Saw 'Hamilton'? For Now, that's a Secret
Disney+'s streaming of "Hamilton" was surely the biggest event on television screens over the holiday weekend.
Police: $23 Million Lost Due to Ongoing Portland Protests
Downtown businesses in Portland, Oregon, have sustained about $23 million in damages and lost customers because of violent nightly protests that have brought the city to its knees, authorities said Wednesday.
Schools or Bars? Opening Classrooms May Mean Hard Choices
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen this fall. Many parents, educators, doctors and economists want the same thing. But that could mean keeping high-risk spots like bars and gyms closed.
Officer to Floyd: 'It Takes ... A Lot of Oxygen to Talk'
As George Floyd told Minneapolis police officers that he couldn't breathe more than 20 times in the moments before he died, the officer who pressed his knee against Floyd's neck dismissed his pleas.
Indiana Governor Defends Officer Response to Assault Report
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb defended the state's Department of Natural Resources amid criticism that the agency's conservation officers did not adequately respond to the reported assault of a Black man.
Pentagon Leaders Face Grilling on Use of Military in Unrest
The Pentagon's top leaders are going before Congress for the first time in months to face a long list of controversies, including their differences with President Donald Trump over the handling of protests.
Harvard, MIT Sue to Block ICE Rule on International Students
Colleges and universities pushed back Wednesday against the Trump administration's decision to make international students leave the country if they plan on taking classes entirely online this fall.
Driver Who Hit Seattle Protesters Charged With 3 Felonies
Prosecutors on Wednesday filed three felony charges against the man who hit two protesters with his car, killing one, while driving on a Seattle freeway that was closed for Black Lives Matter demonstrations.
Review Finds Many Who Work During Rehab Aren't Being Paid
Across the country, drug and alcohol recovery programs claiming to help the poor and the desperate are instead conscripting them into forms of indentured servitude.
Anti-LGBTQ Bias Inflicts Personal Financial Costs, Experts Say
Non-LGBTQ people may not see or think about it, but many non-heterosexual and non-cisgender individuals know how bias and discrimination can inflict a cost on personal finances.
Stop Sleepwalking Through Life and Create a Plan
If you're currently unable to manifest any vision of where you see yourself in two days, let alone five years, it might be time for some guidance.
Exhausted Cities Face Another Challenge: A Surge in Violence
Still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and street protests over the police killing of George Floyd, exhausted cities around the nation are facing yet another challenge: A surge in shootings.
Brazil Corporations Urge Action on Illegal Logging in Amazon
Dozens of Brazilian corporations are calling for a crackdown on illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest, expressing their concerns in a letter Tuesday to the vice president.
Movement for Black Lives Seeks Sweeping Legislative Changes
Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system was unveiled Tuesday by the Movement for Black Lives.
Cases of Coronavirus in Idaho Spike After Businesses Reopen
For a time in Idaho, it seemed like the worst of the coronavirus pandemic could be over. A new spike of COVID-19 occurrences has prompted some concern, however.
Monuments and Statues Are Falling. But What Comes Next?
As monuments and statues fall across the United States, activists and towns are left wondering what to do with empty spaces that once honored historic figures tied to Confederate generals and Spanish conquistadors.
Meet Brian Falduto: Gay Life Coach Is Also A Little Bit Country
Fame came early for Brian Falduto, a child actor in 'School of Rock.' Falduto is now back in the limelight, albeit in a very different way. He's an LGBTQ life coach and Country music singer-songwriter.
Data: Congress Created Virus Aid, Then Reaped the Benefits
At least a dozen lawmakers have ties to organizations that received federal coronavirus aid, according to newly released government data.
McConnell Eyes Virus Aid As Evictions, Benefits Cuts Loom
An eviction moratorium is lifting. Extra unemployment benefits are ending. Parents are being called to work, but schools are struggling to reopen for fall as the COVID-19 crisis shows no signs of easing.