Vernon Jordan rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights

Unjust doctrine shields police officers from accountability for misconduct and criminal behavior

Boston Ashby has served as interim executive director since summer 2020, plans to focus on paths to addressing learning loss

Here's what's happening Monday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.

State leaders, members and supporters are questioning AARP’s secrecy around the decision to fire the highly regarded leader after two years of service

Virginia becomes the first Southern state to vote to legalize marijuana, joining 15 other states and the District of Columbia. The legislation now goes to Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who supports legalization

Early Saturday morning, 210 House Republicans joined two Democrats, including Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader, in voting against the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that will send $1,400 checks to most Americans and hundreds of billions more to help open schools, revive struggling businesses and provide financial support to state and local governments. Next the bill goes to the Senate...

People who are 45 to 64 with underlying health conditions will be eligible starting March 29