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Lyric Opera of Chicago, SF cancel fall seasons due to virus
CHICAGO (AP) — The Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera have canceled the fall portions of their 2020-21 seasons due to the new coronavirus.
Some cases against Seattle protesters could be dismissed
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes said Wednesday his attorneys will review the misdemeanor cases referred to his office involving peaceful protesters and that some could be dismissed or referred to a restorative-justice program.
The Latest: 32 positive virus tests for Superdome workers
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Gundy's OAN support angers star Oklahoma St RB Chuba Hubbard
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard and coach Mike Gundy appear to have ironed out their differences for now.
A look at dueling policing proposals considered by Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Americans protest racial inequality and the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, their pleas are being heard in the chambers of the U.S. Capitol. Both Democrats and Republicans have introduced legislation to reform policing in America, but they diverge on some issues.
Donations to fight virus, injustice could sustain charities
SEATTLE (AP) — A recession is expected to curtail Americans' generosity following a record year for charitable donations, but the recent wave of money dedicated to fighting the coronavirus and racial inequality in the U.S. is offering a beacon of hope for nonprofits in 2020.
Portland, Oregon, cuts police budget over force, injustice
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — City commissioners in Portland, Oregon, voted Wednesday to cut nearly $16 million from the police budget in response to concerns about use of force and racial injustice.
Cardinals QB Murray says he'll kneel for anthem this season
Quarterback Kyler Murray says he'll be kneeling during the national anthem this season.
Big Ten commissioner starts voter registration initiative
The Big Ten has created a voter registration initiative to go along with its
EPL resumes with powerful anti-racism message, tech glitch
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The referee blew his whistle, signaling the return of soccer in England after a 100-day stoppage because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Black Lives Matter network establishes $12M grant fund
NEW YORK (AP) — The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has established a fund worth more than $12 million to aid organizations fighting institutional racism, in the wake of the George Floyd protests.
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Newsroom quandary: Should ‘black’ be capitalized?
NEW YORK (AP) — As journalists grapple with massive protests and sweeping changes in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, U.S. newsrooms are debating an important style change: whether to capitalize the “b” in black when describing people.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump released a long-awaited plan Wednesday to address the persistently high number of suicides by veterans, with initiatives including firearm safety, wellness programs at workplaces and new barriers near railroads and bridges.
Alabama city drops charge against man after Floyd rally
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Charges of inciting a riot have been dropped against an Alabama comedian who spoke at a rally following the police killing of George Floyd and was accused of helping spark unrest in Birmingham.
Germany: 657 virus cases at slaughterhouse in new outbreak
BERLIN (AP) — Regional officials in western Germany said Wednesday that the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to a large meatpacking plant has risen to 657, a significant regional spike for a country that has recorded nationwide infections in the low hundreds lately.
'A hot mess': Hickenlooper stumbles into Democratic primary
DENVER (AP) — Former Gov. John Hickenlooper was supposed to be Democrats' worry-free solution to the Colorado Senate race, but he's stumbled badly in the weeks leading up to the party's June 30 primary.
Streaming revolution: Protesters make point with viral clips
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue last week, their signs and chants demanding police reform captured from within their ranks by dozens of camera phones.
Tyler Perry says he's 'exhausted' by all the hate, division
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry wrote “we must never give up” in a
Chief: Seattle protest area is not a police-free zone
SEATTLE (AP) — Police will return to an area of a Seattle neighborhood being occupied by protesters if there are threats to public safety, the chief of police said after a business owner complained that officers didn’t respond when he called 911 to report a break-in and vandalism.