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Farmworker wage complaints in WA caught in state agency backlog, report finds
Over half of farmworker wage complaints Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries received last year went un…
Police chief in Portland, Oregon, stepping down following George Floyd protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police chief in Portland, Oregon, stepping down following George Floyd protests.
Can tear gas and pepper spray increase virus spread?
Police departments have used tear gas and pepper spray on protesters in recent weeks, raising concern that the chemical agents could increase the spread of the coronavirus.
The Latest: Texas' Abbott pays respects at service for Floyd
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20 arrested in Portland, Oregon; other protests peaceful
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Demonstrators held two peaceful George Floyd protests in Portland but a third one that lasted until the early hours of Monday resulted in at least 20 arrests, with some demonstrators throwing …
Schumer calls for inquiry into Florida's unemployment system
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the top Senate Democrat, called on the Department of Labor to investigate Florida’s glitch-ridden unemployment system, asserting on Monday that the stat…
Reclaim Idaho sues for more time to collect signatures
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The backers of a proposed ballot initiative to increase Idaho's public education funding are suing the state in federal court, contending emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic unconst…
Single-engine plane crashes in Wyoming lake; passenger dies
LANDER, Wyo. (AP) — A single-engine plane crashed in a Wyoming lake, killing a passenger.
Canada eases border restriction, allows immediate family in
TORONTO (AP) — Canada is slightly easing border restrictions enacted due to the coronavirus pandemic and will allow immediate family members of citizens or permanent residents to come to the country, Prime Minister…
The Latest: Mourners in Houston paying respect to Floyd
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A look back, and follow-up, on coronavirus good-deed tales
One Good Thing, each day. That was the guiding principle when The Associated Press launched this fixture in mid-March.
The Latest: Memorials for Floyd reach Houston hometown
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Lawsuit filed over emergency farm worker housing rules
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — A Washington labor union for farm workers has sued two state agencies, asking a Thurston County Superior Court judge to strike down emergency rules on temporary housing.
Seattle council members protest after tear gas used on crowd
SEATTLE (AP) — Just days after Seattle's mayor and police chief promised a month-long moratorium on using a type of tear gas to disperse protesters, the department used it again during an overnight demonstration, b…
The Latest: Memorials for Floyd reaches Houston hometown
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The Latest: UK leader: Thugs subverting anti-racism protests
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