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Senate GOP to Propose Policing Changes in 'Justice Act'
The JUSTICE Act is the most ambitious GOP policing proposal in years, showing how swiftly the national debate has been transformed as Republicans embrace a new priority in an election year.
Near Trump's Rally Site, Black Tulsa Lives with Fiery Legacy
In 1921, white residents and civil society leaders looted and burned Tulsa's black Greenwood district to the ground. Trump's choice to resume his giant rallies in Tulsa has brought a surge of national interest.
Fed Moves to Ensure Companies Can Tap Bond Market for Funds
The Federal Reserve said Monday that it will begin purchasing corporate bonds as part of a previously announced plan to ensure companies can borrow through the bond market during the pandemic.
Nondiscrimination Against LGBT Individuals Isn't Just the Law — It Helps Organizations Succeed
Research shows that more inclusive workplaces tend to perform better than those that aren't.
Voice of America Director, Deputy Resign Amid Trump Clash
The director of Voice of America and her deputy resigned Monday following clashes with the Trump administration that sparked fears about the independence of the U.S. government-funded news organization.
Don't Ask Tulsa's Mayor About Trump Rally Plans
G.T. Bynum, the first-term mayor of Tulsa, isn't celebrating Trump's planned rally Saturday at the city's 19,000-seat downtown BOK Center arena.
Businesses, Colleges Plead with Trump to Preserve Work Visas
Republican senators, including Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Ted Cruz of Texas, argue that all new guest worker visas should be suspended for at least 60 days or until unemployment has returned to normal levels.
Houston Gay Bars Buddies, The Blur Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19
Two gay bars in Houston, Texas have temporarily shuttered due to staff members testing positive for the CIVID-19 virus. The owner of one of the bars also tested positive, though he says he is without symptoms.
House Demands Coronavirus Loan Info from Treasury, Banks
A House subcommittee investigating billions of dollars in coronavirus aid is demanding that the Trump administration and some of the nation's largest banks turn over detailed information.
Feds: eBay Staff Sent Spiders, Roaches to Harass Couple
Six former eBay Inc. employees have been charged with waging an extensive campaign to terrorize and intimidate the editor and publisher of an online newsletter with threats and disturbing deliveries to their home.
NFL Commissioner Goodell Encourages Team to Sign Kaepernick
Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season.
Rappler Case Highlights Decline of Press Freedoms Globally
The conviction of two Philippine journalists for libel is a blow to press freedom and comes as media watchdogs track declines in press freedoms and democratic institutions around the world.
U.S.: Company Provided Subpar Steel for Navy Submarine Hulls
For decades, the Navy's leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one of the company's longtime employees falsified lab results.
Heading to a Salon, Gym or Church? Be Prepared to Sign a COVID-19 Waiver
Should you think twice before signing one of these waivers? Absolutely — though you're unlikely to have much choice. These waivers tend to be presented on a take-it-or-leave it basis, which raises questions about how well they will hold up in court.
Insider Q&A: Ric Edelman on Managing Money in A Crisis
Ric Edelman, founder of financial-advisory firm Edelman Financial Engines, has helped clients navigate several downturns over the decades, and in some ways this one is just like any other.
"We've Missed It:" Long Lines Form Outside English Retailers
Long lines stretched along streets and snaked around blocks across England as shops selling fashion, toys and other nonessential items welcomed customers on Monday for the first time since the U.K. was put into lockdown in late March.
AP Fact Check: Trump's Overblown Boasts About Military, Vets
President Donald Trump is exaggerating his accomplishments for the military and veterans.
GOP Candidates Balance Pros, Cons of Running with Trump
While a campaign event with a president who draws TV cameras and raucous crowds can be gold for down-ballot candidates, these days its value can be debatable.
Cosmetics Firm CEO Apologizes after Backlash from Confronting Homeowner
The CEO of a cosmetics company issued an apology Sunday after a video was widely shared online showing her and her husband confronting a man and threatening to call police because he stenciled "Black Lives Matter" in chalk on his San Francisco property.
Yankee Go Home: What Does Moving Troops Out of Germany Mean?
About 34,500 American troops are stationed in Germany and Trump's plan envisions reducing active-duty personnel to 25,000 by September, with further cuts possible.