Demonstrators across the country demanding justice for George Floyd might be wise to aim their wrath at a rare target: police unions.
Author: Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
Coronavirus in the US: How all 50 states are responding – and why there is no federal stay-at-home order
At least 38 states have stay-at-home orders in effect, covering millions of Americans. Pressure is growing for the holdouts to follow suit.
San Jose Sharks fans attend home game despite public health officials calling for cancellation
The San Jose Sharks had a notable turnout for Thursday’s game, despite public health officials’ recommendations to cancel due to the coronavirus.
Oklahoma college recruiter fired after lining up high school students by skin color, hair texture
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Despite California nearing drought, reservoir near San Jose ordered to be drained. Here’s why.
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Australia bushfires have scorched 12M acres and killed at least 2 people. There’s no end in sight
Australia’s fires continue to rage, sending 4,000 people in a beach town scrambling for refuge, and the weather forecast offers only brief relief.
With nuclear weapons talks stalled, Kim Jong Un threatens ‘shocking actual action’ against US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, frustrated with the slow pace of denuclearization negotiations, has issued a new threat.