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A group of African nations requested the urgent debate on racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death. The U.S. is no longer a member of the U.N.'s top human rights body.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses former Vice President Joe Biden despite a mixed record on abortion rights. To support Democrats, the group is boosting spending by 50% over the 2016 campaign.

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a victory for LGBTQ workers, ruling that the federal law that bars sex discrimination in employment applies to LGBTQ employees.

The Supreme Court says the federal ban on discrimination "based on sex" applies to gay, lesbian and transgender employees.

U.S. stock indexes fell earlier on Monday, but they turn higher after the Federal Reserve announces it will start buying corporate debt.

Alcohol and drug consumption have increased recently, but fewer patients have sought treatment. Most treatment centers face possible closure even as they anticipate a post-pandemic surge in need.

After nearly 20 years, Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, won’t seek re-election in Utah’s 1st Congressional District. So, the race is wide open, and it’s the only…

After nearly 20 years, Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, won’t seek re-election in Utah’s 1st Congressional District. So, the race is wide open — and it’s the only…

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to James Woodall, president of the Georgia NAACP, about what protesters are demanding now that another black man has been fatally shot by a police police officer.

Staffers at the Los Angeles Times say editors have failed to fulfill promises of racial equity at the paper including in hiring, pay and the coverage it offers readers.