Author of ‘How to Be An Antiracist’ urges action to support policy
As protests against police brutality and systemic racism continue around the globe, Lauren Young and Arlene Washington of Reuters spoke with Ibram X. Kendi, author of “How to Be an Antiracist” and director of the Center for Antiracist Research at Bosto…
Pence says no rise in U.S. coronavirus cases seen yet due to protests
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday there had been no sign yet of an increase in coronavirus cases from two weeks of nationwide protests over police misconduct and racism.
NASCAR bans Confederate flags at tracks
In the wake of nationwide protests of racism, NASCAR moved Wednesday to ban the Confederate flag from its racetracks and facilities.
After military opens door, Trump rejects removing names of Confederate leaders from U.S. bases
President Donald Trump ruled out renaming U.S. military bases that are named for Confederate leaders on Wednesday even as NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and Democrats sought the removal from Capitol Hill of statues of people represen…
Pelosi urges Congress to remove Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Congress on Wednesday to immediately take steps to remove from the U.S. Capitol 11 statues representing Confederate leaders and soldiers from the Civil War.
Retired judge calls effort to drop case against ex-Trump aide ‘gross abuse’ of power
A retired judge urged a federal court on Wednesday not to allow the Justice Department to dismiss its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn, citing evidence of a “gross abuse of prosecutorial power.”
Pence says no rise in coronavirus cases seen yet due to protests
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday there has been no sign yet of an increase in coronavirus cases from two weeks of nationwide protests over police misconduct and racism.
Los Angeles movie theaters fail to get green light to reopen
Los Angeles County officials said on Wednesday that movie and TV production could resume on Friday, but movie theaters in the biggest market in the United States must remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Explainer: Summer might slow coronavirus but is unlikely to stop it
The arrival of warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere raises the question of whether summer could slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Here is what science says.
U.S. Chamber joins groups seeking more coronavirus aid for childcare providers
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday joined a chorus of groups urging Congress to aid childcare providers who face higher costs and decreased capacity as businesses start reopening after coronavirus lockdowns.
