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Biden says Trump exercises 'no leadership' on virus response
DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Joe Biden called on President Donald Trump to "wake up” to the damage being done by the coronavirus pandemic in remarks Wednesday that served as a scathing critique of the president’s leadership of the country during the economic reopening under the virus.
Analysis: Washington wakes up to need for police reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — It looks like Washington has finally woken up.
Man briefly cuffed after Denver police point weapon at kids
DENVER (AP) — A black man who was handcuffed by white police officers after they pointed a gun at a car with young children inside said he has agreed to meet with the Denver police chief this week after the case came to light in the wake of the George Floyd protests.
Facebook removes another 900 account linked to hate groups
Facebook has removed another 900 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups after members discussed plans to bring weapons to protests over police killings of black people.
Lynn: Kaepernick fits Chargers style but no workouts planned
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is on the Los Angeles Chargers' workout list, but that doesn't mean he will be coming in anytime soon or at all.
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.
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UNLV removes Hey Reb! statue following student protests
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has removed a statue of its “Hey Reb!” mascot from in front of its alumni center following outcry from student groups, including the Native American Student Association.
The Latest: Statue of Arthur Ashe vandalized in Virginia
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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.
AP-NORC poll: Sweeping change in US views of police violence
DETROIT (AP) — A dramatic shift has taken place in the nation’s opinions on policing and race, as a new poll finds that more Americans today than five years ago believe police brutality is a very serious problem that too often goes undisciplined and unequally targets black Americans.
France: Protests by activists, medics and disgruntled police
PARIS (AP) — French medical workers rallied Wednesday in support of a nurse who was dragged through the dirt by police and detained, amid mounting anger over brutal arrests.
The Latest: Premier League resumes after 100-day shutdown
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Noel Francisco, top Trump administration lawyer, departing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer announced Wednesday he is leaving the job after three years in which he represented the government in a series of high-profile cases.
Racism in US in rare spotlight at debate at UN rights body
GENEVA (AP) — The brother of George Floyd made a heartfelt plea on Wednesday to the U.N.’s top human rights body, urging it to launch intense international scrutiny of systemic racism, the killing of black people by police and violence against peaceful protesters in the United States.
The Latest: NY Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday
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Kentucky GOP brawl focuses on Trump, racial matters
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians are accustomed to bare-knuckled politics, but the Bluegrass State brawl between a Republican congressman and his primary challenger has turned especially ugly.
'White Lives Matter' sprayed on Arthur Ashe memorial
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A statue of African American tennis legend Arthur Ashe on Richmond, Virginia's Monument Avenue has been vandalized with the words “White Lives Matter.”
Missouri officer accused of striking man with SUV is charged
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A white suburban St. Louis police detective who was captured on video apparently hitting a black suspect with a police SUV then kicking and punching the man was charged Wednesday with two counts of assault and armed criminal action.
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.