Police say 9 shot, wounded at party in Syracuse, New York
Nine people were shot at a large party in Syracuse, authorities said, and one victim, a 17-year-old boy, was in critical condition Sunday June 21, 2020, 7:01 PM 3 min…
Global emergency aid delivery could end next month, UN warns
A global emergency delivery service that has kept tons of humanitarian aid flowing despite coronavirus travel restrictions could shut down next month if funding can’t be found to keep it…
Advocates worry blacks, Hispanics falling behind in census
Halfway through the extended effort to count every U.S. resident, civil rights leaders worry that minority communities are falling behind in responding to the 2020 census By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated…
Deputies kill half-brother of black man found hanged in park
The half-brother of a black man found hanged in a Southern California park has been killed by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who say he opened fire on them June…
Trump administration takes Keystone dispute to Supreme Court
The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a permit program that allows new oil and gas pipelines to cross waterways with little review June 16, 2020,…
Washington DC faces House vote to become the 51st state
Calling it an issue that transcends domestic politics, Democrats controlling the House have slated a vote next week to make the District of Columbia the 51st state By ANDREW TAYLOR…
Virginia governor to propose Juneteenth as state holiday
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he’ll propose making Juneteenth an official holiday in a state that was once home to the capital of the Confederacy June 16, 2020,…
Georgia city investigating police chief after Facebook post
An Atlanta-area police chief criticized for saying on social media that he doesn’t support the Black Lives Matter movement has been placed on leave while his city investigates him June…
Watchdogs say Trump admin limiting oversight of virus aid
WASHINGTON — Government watchdogs are warning that a legal determination by the Trump administration could severely limit their ability to oversee more than $1 trillion in spending related to the…
First lady announces youth art project on women’s suffrage
Melania Trump wants to use art to help children learn about women’s suffrage By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press June 15, 2020, 4:39 PM 2 min read 2 min read Share…