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Trump Eyes Racial Equality Debate Through Economic Lens
Trump has remained largely silent on the issue of racism, except to argue that a strong economy is the best antidote. He insists he's "done more for the black community than any president since Abraham Lincoln."
Body Camera: Dying Man Pleads 'Save Me' During Taser Arrest
Police video and documents released more than a year after the in-custody death of a black man in Texas show that sheriff's deputies repeatedly used a stun gun on him despite multiple pleas.
Senate Confirms First Black Service Chief in Unanimous Vote
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.
Anger, Activism Grow over Police Abuse Amid French Lockdown
The relationship between police and marginalized residents of France's low-income neighborhoods, many of whom are Arab or black and trace their roots to former French colonies, has long been tense.
Volunteers Reopening Some Federal Offices Closed in Pandemic
The Environmental Protection Agency had to put on hold some of the earliest planned returns of federal employees, while the first volunteers at a few other federal agencies are quietly going back to their desks.
Romney's Racial Justice March Spotlights Faith Groups' Role
Mitt Romney's participation in a racial justice march Sunday brought the startling sight of Republicans' 2012 presidential nominee avowing that black lives matter. It also illustrated the key role faith groups are playing.
CrossFit Founder, Dropped by Reebok, Apologizes About Tweet
The founder of CrossFit is apologizing for a Twitter post he made about racial inequality protests after Reebok cut ties with his company.
Fed Acts to Broaden Appeal of 'Main Street' Lending Program
The Federal Reserve is expanding the range of companies that will qualify for its soon-to-begin Main Street Lending Program.
Biden Promises Police Changes Without Stripping Funding
Joe Biden diverged Monday from activists pushing to "defund the police" in the United States, arguing that an overhaul of policing in America can be accomplished within existing law enforcement agencies.
As Business Trickles Back, Hotels Compete on Cleanliness
Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.
Behind Virus and Protests: A Chronic U.S. Economic Racial Gap
The United States has been here before, staring into the deep chasm that divides white and black Americans.
A U.S. Recession Began in February in the Face of Coronavirus
The U.S. economy entered a recession in February as the coronavirus struck the nation, a group of economists declared Monday, ending the longest expansion on record.
Key Democrats Spurn Push to Defund Police Amid Trump Attacks
President Donald Trump and his allies have seized on calls to "defund the police" as a dangerous example of Democratic overreach as the Republican president fights for momentum.
Falwell Apologizes for Tweet that Included Racist Photo
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. apologized Monday for a tweet that included a racist photo that appeared on Gov. Ralph Northam's medical school yearbook page decades ago.
Some Minneapolis Activists Doubt Disbanding Police Will Work
George Floyd's death was the breaking point for some Minneapolis civic leaders, who now say the only way to fix the city's embattled police department is to take it apart. But it's not that simple.
Report: FBI Found Weapons, Booby Traps After Arrest of 3 Men
Authorities said the men hoped to carry out a plan to create civic unrest by capitalizing on protests over businesses closed due to the coronavirus and later, the death of George Floyd.
Protesters Heartened by Swift Reform, but Vow Broader Change
Cities around the nation have begun implementing changes such as banning chokeholds. But advocates and demonstrators say they are pushing for long-term reform, not quick concessions.
NY Times Editorial Page Editor Resigns Amid Fury over Op-Ed
The New York Times' editorial page editor resigned Sunday after the newspaper disowned an opinion piece by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton that advocated using federal troops to quell unrest.
Watch: Adorable Gay Couple Featured in Polish Condom Ad
Durex is airing an ad for condoms in Poland that features a same-sex couple - despite Poland's vitriolic anti-LGBTQ political climate.
Survey: Business Economists Expect Worst Slump Since 1940s
Business economists expect the United States to suffer its worst downturn this year in more than seven decades before growth resumes sometime next year.