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Published: 25 May 2020

 

Happy Memorial Day to all our readers

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Written by CURT ANDERSON Associated Press

Published: 24 May 2020

 

Memorial Day weekend brings crowds outdoors raising risk of surge in infections

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Written by BILL BARROW and KAT STAFFORD Associated Press

Published: 22 May 2020

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Joe Biden told a prominent Black radio host that African Americans who back President Donald Trump “ain’t Black.”

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Written by JONATHAN LEMIRE and BILL BARROW Associated Press

Published: 18 May 2020

 

Right-wing media gear up to spread accusations and conspiracy theories aimed at Joe Biden--just like in 2016

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Written by AARON MORRISON Associated Press

Published: 16 May 2020

 

Speakers at the rally demanded resignations of two prosecutors who failed to press charges until release of video ignited public outrage

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Written by The Skanner

Published: 15 May 2020

Timi Adelakun 

Timi Adelakun, a senior at South Broward High School in Florida has earned the school's highest GPA.

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Written by The Skanner

Published: 14 May 2020

Peter Smith heads to the voting machine after filling out his ballot for the Wisconsin 7th District special election on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. (Tork Mason/The Post-Crescent via AP) 

New Findings Reveal Stark Racial Disparities and Barriers to the Ballot

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Written by JULIE PACE AP Washington Bureau Chief

Published: 14 May 2020

In this Nov. 2, 2018, file photo, former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic candidates in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) 

Obama remains the party’s most popular figure, particularly with Black voters and younger Democrats, and Biden’s presidential campaign is planning for him to have a highly visible role in the months to come.

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Written by The Skanner

Published: 13 May 2020

 

Breonna Taylor was shot by Louisville, Kentucky, police officers at least eight times after police entered her apartment after midnight

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Written by LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Published: 12 May 2020

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., center, arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) 

The bill will offer a fresh round of $1,200 direct cash aid to individuals, and launches a $175 billion housing assistance fund to help pay rents and mortgages