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Unrest and virus make Juneteenth activist and reflective
In years past, Christopher Johnson saw Juneteenth as a celebration, a symbol that African Americans had moved past the “stain” of racism and slavery.
The Latest: WHO says Beijing virus likely a European import
LONDON — The emergencies chief of the World Health Organization has confirmed that China shared coronavirus sequences from its latest outbreak with the global community and says it appears the virus was imported to Beijing from strains circulating in Europe.
Reports: TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus
A Transportation Security Administration official is accusing the agency of failing to adequately protect airport screeners from the new coronavirus, endangering both the officers and the traveling public.
The Latest: Colorado governor signs police reform bill
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Evers calls for changes as Wisconsin marks Juneteenth
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers called on the Wisconsin Legislature to ban police chokeholds and limit the use of force in a package of criminal justice reforms unveiled Friday as the state celebrated Juneteenth.
Multiple Juneteenth celebrations planned in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Thousands of people are expected at a march Friday in Seattle’s Central District, one of several events to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed.
America marks Juneteenth as protests bring new attention
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A traditional day of celebration turned into one of protest Friday, as Americans marked Juneteenth, a holiday that long commemorated the emancipation of enslaved African Americans but that burst into the national conversation this year after widespread demonstrations against police brutality and racism.
The Latest: Protesters in Oregon tear down Washington statue
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Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville's mayor said Friday that one of three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor will be fired.
Russia fines opposition radio station for fake news
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition-leaning radio station Echo Moskvy and its website editor have been fined the equivalent of $3,745 for posting the comments of a political analyst who questioned Russia's coronavirus statistics.
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state’s most populous county has been approved to move into Phase 2 of reopening from Gov. Jay Inslee's coronavirus restrictions.
NFL teams went high-tech for team bonding this offseason
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL players and coaches went home in March and stayed there for the next few months, along with most of the world.
The Latest: WHO chief warns virus pandemic 'accelerating'
GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization said the coronavirus pandemic is “accelerating” and that more than 150,000 cases were reported yesterday — the highest single-day number so far.
Hiring rose in 46 states in May yet jobless rates still high
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers added jobs in 46 states last month, evidence that the U.S. economy's surprise hiring gain in May was spread broadly across the country — in both states that began reopening their economies early and those that did so only later.
Black MLS players form coalition to fight systemic racism
A group of black Major League Soccer players has formed a coalition that seeks to address racial inequities in the league and across soccer, and to positively impact local communities.
Wall Street rises toward winning week, adds to global gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising in midday trading Friday, putting the S&P 500 on pace to close out a winning week after encouraging reports raised hopes for a coming economic recovery.
AP-NORC poll: Majority of Americans support police protests
NEW YORK (AP) — Ahead of the
Jobless rate slides back from pandemic peak in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment began sliding down from its pandemic peak in May, even clocking in at below the national rate as payrolls grew by almost 200,000, the state said Friday.
Wall Street rises in early trading, tracking gains worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying in early trading Friday, putting the S&P 500 on pace to close out a winning week after encouraging reports raised hopes for a coming economic recovery.
Hungry neighbors cook together as virus roils Latin America
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Clara Arango wakes at 4 a.m. daily and checks on the ingredients for breakfast.