California is reopening again as the state’s coronavirus cases plummet. But critics say the “extreme measures” to fight the virus were too much.
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‘Police killed my brother’: California police release footage showing officers kneeling on man for 5 minutes before he died
The Alameda Police Department released body camera footage showing officers kneeling on Mario Gonzalez for more than five minutes before he lost consciousness and later died, a death his family says mirrors what happened to George Floyd.
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Across the US, cheers fill city streets after Derek Chauvin is convicted in the death of George Floyd
Americans took to the streets to celebrate after the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
Half of new COVID cases are in 5 states; EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ with AstraZeneca vaccine, blood clots: Latest COVID-19 updates
About 80% of teachers and child care workers have been administered at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Latest updates.
Victims identified in mass killing at Southern California business, suspect charged with 4 counts of murder
The names of those killed were released Friday shortly after the man accused of targeting and killing them was charged with an array of crimes.
‘Why does this keep happening?’ Mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta expose loopholes, weaknesses in gun laws
Mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder exposed loopholes and weak gun restrictions that allowed suspects access to firearms.
‘It’s only going to get more crazy’: Spring break crowds a concern during critical moment in COVID-19 fight
While some schools canceled spring break in hopes of preventing the spread of COVID-19, college students are still flocking to beaches.
Derek Chauvin trial live: Jury selection to continue tomorrow; Minnesota Supreme Court rejects appeal that could allow another murder charge
Jury selection ended for the day Wednesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd.
Four states have rolled back mask mandates. More could be on the way. Here’s what it could mean for all of us.
Texas and Mississippi joined more than a dozen other states that don’t have mask mandates in place. But businesses and local leaders are ignoring the eased rules.
Republicans sued over proxy voting in the pandemic. Now they’re using it to speak at CPAC.
Nearly two dozen Republicans attending CPAC in Florida have designated a proxy to vote on their behalf, citing the “ongoing public health emergency.”