Cuomo signs police reform legislation banning chokeholds statewide
Sweeping package of police accountability measures received new backing following protests of George Floyd's killing.
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Denver school board votes unanimously to remove police from schools
"The perpetuation of the school-to-prison pipeline is incompatible with our goal of creating safe, healthy, and equitable schools for all DPS students," the district said.
Hot Pockets heiress headed to prison for college bribes
Massachusetts judge denied request that she serve her 5-month sentence at home due to coronavirus risks.
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Senators Tim Scott, Cory Booker and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
NASA names new head of human spaceflight
Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders takes on the top job in human spaceflight.
Trayvon Martin's mom is "officially qualified" in run for office
Since her son's death, Sybrina Fulton has become one of the nation's prominent voices against gun violence.
L.A. County's homeless population rose nearly 13% before pandemic
More than 66,000 people were recorded living on the streets of LA County in January.
Matt James named first black lead on "The Bachelor"
The franchise has been on for 18 years and never had a black male lead – until now.
Minnesota pardons black man in 1920 case that led to lynchings
Monday will mark 100 years since the Duluth lynchings, a dark stain on Minnesota's history.
Louisville bans no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor's death
The bill, "Breonna's Law," was named after Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency technician who was killed by police during a raid on her home in March.
COVID-19 liability waivers now part of everyday business
Acknowledging the risk on paper may become common in settings where social distancing is a challenge, experts say.
Trump's decision to hold rally on Juneteenth stirs controversy
The president's first rally in months will take place on June 19, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Washington Post fact checker talks about Trump and the truth
Washington Post fact checker Glenn Kessler spoke with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
1,700 Confederate symbols still standing in U.S., SPLC says
The SPLC's Lecia Brooks argues that the removal of these symbols is a powerful message to a country struggling to deal with its "tortured racial history."
Why facial recognition tech has a bias problem
As racial bias in policing becomes a national issue, the focus is turning to the tech that critics say enables it.
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
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Sacramento mom says "hero" son shot, killed Oregon school shooter
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital on Saturday, Vatican says
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Reported attacks on ships around Strait of Hormuz reach record highs
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week
Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to prison in Pennsylvania
