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Williams Institute Study: Marriage Equality Boosts Economy 'by Billions'
Contrary to what anti-LGBTQ extremists claimed before marriage equality became the law of the land in 2015, marriage equality has been good for the institution - and for the economy.
Parents Hoping to Get Back to Work Face A Child Care Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has created a staggering child care crisis that threatens to undermine the reopening of the U.S. economy.
Boy Scout Victims' Choice: Sue Rashly, or Wait and Risk Loss
Some victims of childhood sex abuse who are considering suing the Boy Scouts of America face a choice.
American Diary: To Be Black and A Journalist At This Moment
I am tired of how routine violence against African Americans at the hands of white people continues to be, and angry that I must explain again and again how dehumanizing this all is.
Use of Force Criticized in Protests About Police Brutality
Some are questioning whether tough police tactics against demonstrators are actually making the violence worse rather than quelling it.
Semi Rolls into Minneapolis Protesters; No Apparent Injuries
"Very disturbing actions by a truck driver on I-35W, inciting a crowd of peaceful demonstrators," the state patrol tweeted.
More Journalists Injured Covering George Floyd Protests
"After shouting press multiple times and raising my press card in the air, I was thrown to the ground. Then another cop came up and peppered sprayed me in the face while I was being held down."
Unrest Overshadows Peaceful U.S. Protests for Another Night
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across America again Sunday, with peaceful demonstrations against police killings of black people overshadowed by unrest.
Trump Took Shelter in White House Bunker As Protests Raged
Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker on Friday night as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the executive mansion.
Liz Weston: Find Free, Solid Money Advice in Uncertain Times
If you have money questions — and who among us doesn't right now? — there are plenty of people willing to offer advice: friends, relatives and random strangers on the internet.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Limits on Church Services
A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services.
Transcripts Released of Flynn's Calls with Russian Diplomat
Democrats said the transcripts showed that Flynn lied to the FBI when he denied details of the conversation, and that he had been undercutting a sitting president.
Crowd Protests White Mayor's Words About Black Man's Death
Petal Mayor Hal Marx is resisting calls for his resignation, including from his own city's board of aldermen.
Millennial Money: Put Off Debt Payments to Start Saving Now
It's our new normal: Tens of millions of Americans are unemployed or on a reduced income. We're social distancing and spending more time at home. But one thing hasn't changed — debts still have due dates.
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This Week
None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.
White House Punts Economic Update As Election Draws Near
The White House has taken the unusual step of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a fresh sign of the administration's election-year anxiety.
Governor Acknowledges 'Abject Failure' in Protest Response
With smoke drifting over Minneapolis, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday acknowledged the "abject failure" of the response to this week's violent protests and called for swift justice.
Louisville PD Apologizes for Targeting News Crew At Protest
A police officer was seen on camera firing what appeared to be pepper balls at a news crew during a live television broadcast of the second night of Louisville protests.
Powell: Fed to Soon Begin 'Challenging' Main Street Lending
The Fed's Main Street Lending is geared toward medium-sized companies that are too large for the government's small business lending program and too small to sell bonds or stock.
Europe's Social Welfare Net Shows Signs of Wear from Virus
Europe's extensive social welfare net was showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus.