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Rappler case highlights decline of press freedoms globally
NEW YORK (AP) — The conviction of two Philippine journalists for libel is a blow to press freedom and comes as media watchdogs track declines in press freedoms and democratic institutions around the world.
The Latest: Warren won't prosecute peaceful protesters
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Carson thinks Trump will 'get there' on athletes kneeling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, though Trump has shown no signs of softening, tweeting over the weekend that he would not watch soccer or football if players don’t stand for the national anthem.
'When does it stop?' Slain man's family makes tearful plea
ATLANTA (AP) — Pleading through tears Monday, the family of a black man killed by Atlanta police outside a drive-thru demanded changes in the criminal justice system and called on protesters to refrain from violence amid heightened tensions across the U.S. three weeks after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Democratic primary challengers aim to be next Ocasio-Cortez
NEW YORK (AP) — One is the co-founder of a Bronx middle school making his first run for public office. The other is a son of Ugandan refugees with an MBA from Harvard.
HUD secretary says he'll 'work' Trump on athletes kneeling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would “work” the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, though Trump has shown no signs of softening, tweeting over the weekend that he would not watch soccer or football if players don’t stand for the national anthem.
2nd man charged in death of retired St. Louis police captain
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A second man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of retired St. Louis police Capt. David Dorn during a pawn shop break-in that followed a night of violent protests.
Queen Latifah: Let ‘Gone with the Wind’ be gone forever
NEW YORK (AP) — While some have criticized
UK's leader creates anti-racism panel; critics want more
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday that he will establish a commission to look at what more can be done to fight racial inequality in the U.K., a move that came after two weeks of protests spurred by the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Opponents accused the Conservative government of opting for talk rather than action.
Autopsy: Atlanta man killed by police was shot in his back
ATLANTA (AP) — An autopsy found that the black man killed in a scuffle with Atlanta police outside a fast-food drive-thru was shot twice in the back, the medical examiner's office said.
Saints' Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributor
ATLANTA (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday.
Supreme Court for now stays out of police immunity debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is for now declining to get involved in an ongoing debate by citizens and in Congress over policing, rejecting cases Monday that would have allowed the justices to revisit when police can be held financially responsible for wrongdoing.
Family seeks answers after deputy kills Missouri woman
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The father of a Missouri woman who was killed by a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop said Monday that nobody who knew his daughter believes she had a gun or threatened the deputy before he shot her.
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Monuments to Spanish conquerors teeter in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Statues of Spanish conqueror Juan de Oñate are facing a new wave of criticism in New Mexico as an affront to indigenous people and an obstacle to greater racial harmony.
Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a critical permit for a proposed natural gas pipeline that would cross under the Appalachian Trail, siding with energy companies and the Trump administration.
Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Driven by a swift-moving national debate, Senate Republicans are on the brink of introducing an extensive package of policing changes with new restrictions on police chokeholds and other practices as Congress rushes to respond to mass demonstrations over the deaths of
Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
In the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody, dozens of American Muslim organizations have come together to call for reform to policing practices, and to support black-led organizations.
Afghans allege Iran police involved in attacks on refugees
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan lawmaker accused Iranian authorities on Monday of involvement in recent attacks on Afghan refugees in Iran, incidents that have sparked protest rallies in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
First lady announces youth art project on women's suffrage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump wants to use art to help children learn about women's suffrage.