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June 17, 2020 12:03 p.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Analysis: Washington wakes up to need for police reform

WASHINGTON (AP) — It looks like Washington has finally woken up.

June 17, 2020 12:03 p.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: Statue of Arthur Ashe vandalized in Virginia

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June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

The Latest: Premier League resumes after 100-day shutdown

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

June 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: NY Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday

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June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

'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.”

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

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.

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

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.