California considers police reforms as session end nears

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — County supervisors could increase their oversight of sheriffs under one of several pending legislative proposals that gained momentum Friday in the wake of national unrest after the death …

Some arests, little violence in night of California protests

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Protests against the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin returned to California's streets with small crowds marching in several cities. But there were few arrests, and no reports of major vi…

NYC tenants say they were misled into RNC video appearance

NEW YORK (AP) — Three of the four residents of New York City public housing whose criticisms of Mayor Bill de Blasio were used in a video at the Republican National Convention said they were never told their commen…

Top general says no role for military in presidential vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. armed forces will have no role in carrying out the election process or resolving a disputed vote, the top U.S. military officer has told Congress.

Pence rallies supporters during rain-soaked Michigan stop

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence, flanked by construction equipment and “Make America Great Again” banners, touted President Donald Trump’s policy accomplishments Friday while urging Michigan v…

California leaders reach deal on eviction protections

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians who can't pay rent because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31, but only if they pay a portion of some missed payments under a proposal endor…

Oakland demonstrators, police clash; 1 officer injured

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland police and protesters clashed late Saturday night after an evening of mostly peaceful demonstrations calling for social justice, the defunding of police and the end to racism, the

California moves to consider reparations for slavery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves, as the nation struggles aga…

Another 481 COVID-19 cases found at University of Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campu…

Trump to visit Kenosha Tuesday, potentially stoking tensions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will travel to Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, amid fury over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the back, which left the 29-year-old Black man paralyzed.

Utility regulators leave moratorium on shutoffs in place

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state utility regulators have effectively extended a moratorium preventing utilities from terminating service to non-paying customers for three more weeks while the state fights …

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Governor, AG lay out arguments in case over COVID rules

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Census, like Post Office, politicized in election year

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The postal service isn’t the only staid federal agency to be drawn into a political battle in 2020.

'How dare we not vote?' Black voters organize after DC march

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tears streamed down Brooke Moreland’s face as she watched