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LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Hillsborough County

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Colorado sheriff's deputy disciplined for helping immigration agents resigns, ending lawsuit

Read full article: Colorado sheriff's deputy disciplined for helping immigration agents resigns, ending lawsuit

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy disciplined for helping federal immigration agents make arrests has resigned.

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West Point restores Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's portrait

Read full article: West Point restores Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's portrait

A painting of Gen. Robert E.

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NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates

Read full article: NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates

New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade has kicked off with vibrant costumes, colorful flags, and the sounds of soca and reggae music.

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A walk through a Smithsonian museum reveals American genius and cruelty as Trump presses for change

Read full article: A walk through a Smithsonian museum reveals American genius and cruelty as Trump presses for change

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington explores the complexity of America's past.

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A Broadway show asks a white actor to replace an Asian one. The backlash was swift

Read full article: A Broadway show asks a white actor to replace an Asian one. The backlash was swift

Broadway's “Maybe Happy Ending” faces backlash for casting a white actor to replace an Asian lead.

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New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is working to woo Black voters away from Adams and Cuomo

Read full article: New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is working to woo Black voters away from Adams and Cuomo

New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani is out courting Black voters, trying to do better with them in the general election than he did in the primary.

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New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with solemn memorials, uplifting music

Read full article: New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with solemn memorials, uplifting music

Residents of New Orleans are marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast.

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Health leaders launch new Latino-focused data hub to combat NIH budget cuts

Read full article: Health leaders launch new Latino-focused data hub to combat NIH budget cuts

A national group of Latino public health leaders has announced the launch of a new research institute, which they say is a response to the hundreds of millions in federal funding cuts related to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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New trial ordered for 3 Memphis ex-officers in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols

Read full article: New trial ordered for 3 Memphis ex-officers in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols

A judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of federal charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.

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Gun used in Emmett Till's lynching is displayed in a museum 70 years after his murder

Read full article: Gun used in Emmett Till's lynching is displayed in a museum 70 years after his murder

The gun used in the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till is now on display for the public to see, 70 years after the killing.

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Al Sharpton leads pro-DEI 'March on Wall Street' on anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

Read full article: Al Sharpton leads pro-DEI 'March on Wall Street' on anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

The Rev. Al Sharpton led a protest through Manhattan's Financial District to urge corporate America to resist the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Pro-DEI organizers fired up to maintain Target boycott as promises go unfulfilled

Read full article: Pro-DEI organizers fired up to maintain Target boycott as promises go unfulfilled

When Target announced its current chief executive officer was stepping down, organizers of a months-long consumer boycott took it as a hopeful sign and stressed that their actions will continue as long as promises go unfulfilled.

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Trump's push to oust Fed's Lisa Cook unites anti-DEI effort, bid to control independent institutions

Read full article: Trump's push to oust Fed's Lisa Cook unites anti-DEI effort, bid to control independent institutions

Donald Trump’s vow to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook is at the intersection of the Republican president’s efforts to consolidate power and purge diverse voices from the higher ranks of American leadership.

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Texas election map for 2026 is racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

Read full article: Texas election map for 2026 is racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

Voting-rights advocates are suing to overturn all of the redistricting plans drawn by Texas Republicans meant to favor Republicans in 2026 midterm elections, saying the map weakens the electoral influence of Black voters.

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US Open honors Althea Gibson for breaking the color barrier in tennis 75 years ago

Read full article: US Open honors Althea Gibson for breaking the color barrier in tennis 75 years ago

Althea Gibson is front and center at the U.S. Open this year on the 75th anniversary of her breaking the color barrier in tennis.

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UK's hard-right Reform party says it will mass-deport migrants if it wins power

Read full article: UK's hard-right Reform party says it will mass-deport migrants if it wins power

The leader of Britain’s hard-right Reform party has pledged to leave the European Convention on Human Rights and detain and deport anyone who arrives in the country illegally.

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Thoughts about the afterlife sparked R.F. Kuang's newest novel, 'Katabasis'

Read full article: Thoughts about the afterlife sparked R.F. Kuang's newest novel, 'Katabasis'

Ruminating on the question of what happens after you die inspired R.

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Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional

Read full article: Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional

The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for heavily Hispanic universities that is being challenged in court, declaring that the government believes the funding is unconstitutional.

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US releases Emmett Till investigation records ahead of 70th anniversary of his killing

Read full article: US releases Emmett Till investigation records ahead of 70th anniversary of his killing

The federal government has released thousands of pages of records on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.

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Daniel Dae Kim is still waiting for his rom-com moment. In the meantime, there's 'Butterfly'

Read full article: Daniel Dae Kim is still waiting for his rom-com moment. In the meantime, there's 'Butterfly'

Daniel Dae Kim is known for roles in spy thrillers and sci-fi epics but he still hopes to play a romantic lead.

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Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities

Read full article: Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities

Millions of Americans are facing record heat with temperatures frequently over 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia

Read full article: Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia

Russia needs more workers, primarily due to its war in Ukraine.

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Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards

Read full article: Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards

A medical museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.

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Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress

Read full article: Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress

Bolivia heads into an Oct. 19 runoff between centrist Rodrigo Paz Pereira and right-wing ex-president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga after nearly 20 years of socialist rule.

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Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance

Read full article: Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance

The “Boots on the Ground” line dance has quickly become an anticipated moment at African American gatherings, like family reunions, weddings, graduations, parties and cookouts.

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Mississippi Supreme Court map violates Voting Rights Act, judge rules

Read full article: Mississippi Supreme Court map violates Voting Rights Act, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to redraw its Supreme Court electoral map, after finding the map dilutes the power of Black voters.

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US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mine

Read full article: US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mine

A U.S. appeals court has put the brakes on the transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a company that plans to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America.

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Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Read full article: Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Texas Democrats have ended a two-week walkout that stalled efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps to his advantage.

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California redistricting hearing turns heated as Republicans mount opposition campaign

Read full article: California redistricting hearing turns heated as Republicans mount opposition campaign

A California hearing on Democrats' redistricting effort turned into a shouting match Tuesday.

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Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes

Read full article: Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes

Members of the African American Mayors Association started noticing last year declines in violent crime in their cities.

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From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways some American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners

Read full article: From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways some American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners

A Muslim matchmaking show on Hulu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s comments about meeting his wife on a dating app provide a glimpse into the diverse ways American Muslims find their spouses.

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The last dance? Organizers of North America's largest powwow say 2026 will be the event's final year

Read full article: The last dance? Organizers of North America's largest powwow say 2026 will be the event's final year

For more than 40 years, tens of thousands of people have descended upon New Mexico for what is billed as North America's largest powwow.

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US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining company

Read full article: US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining company

A U.S. district judge has denied a request by a Native American tribe and environmentalists to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project.

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Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for 'illegal' activity

Read full article: Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for 'illegal' activity

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that could exclude teachers, social workers and nurses if their employers engage in activities deemed illegal.

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South Africa starts a soul-searching 'national dialogue' about poverty, inequality and other issues

Read full article: South Africa starts a soul-searching 'national dialogue' about poverty, inequality and other issues

South Africans is starting a “national dialogue” hat is meant to bring all sectors of society together to discuss the country's pressing issues and find solutions.

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Cuban exiles honored at Miami's 'Ellis Island of the South' as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests

Read full article: Cuban exiles honored at Miami's 'Ellis Island of the South' as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests

Miami’s Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for Cubans fleeing communist rule at the height of the Cold War.

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Judge orders ICE to improve conditions after NYC immigration detainees complain of mistreatment

Read full article: Judge orders ICE to improve conditions after NYC immigration detainees complain of mistreatment

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility.

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Mexican-American designer apologizes for Adidas sandal design accused of cultural appropriation

Read full article: Mexican-American designer apologizes for Adidas sandal design accused of cultural appropriation

Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized for an Adidas sandal that he created after being accused by Mexican authorities of “cultural appropriation” for copying an indigenous shoe design.

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Takeaways from AP's reporting on armed groups recruiting children in Colombia

Read full article: Takeaways from AP's reporting on armed groups recruiting children in Colombia

The Indigenous Guard of the Nasa people formed in Colombia in 2001 to protect Indigenous territories from armed groups and from environmental destruction such as deforestation and illegal mining.

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Violent guerrillas are taking Colombia's children. Unarmed Indigenous groups are confronting them

Read full article: Violent guerrillas are taking Colombia's children. Unarmed Indigenous groups are confronting them

The Indigenous Guard of the Nasa people formed in Colombia in 2001 to protect Indigenous territories from armed groups and from environmental destruction such as deforestation and illegal mining.

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Investigators search for Native American items stolen decades ago in New Mexico

Read full article: Investigators search for Native American items stolen decades ago in New Mexico

Investigators with a Native American community in New Mexico are trying to crack a cold case, one irreplaceable item at a time.

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Trump's rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

Read full article: Trump's rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

President Donald Trump's rhetoric in his federal takeover of Washington police echoes that of conservative politicians going back decades who've denounced American cities with majority non-white populations or progressive leaders as crime-ridden and in need of outside intervention.

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Death of NYPD officer spotlights rise of Bangladeshi immigrants within ranks

Read full article: Death of NYPD officer spotlights rise of Bangladeshi immigrants within ranks

The death of a New York City police officer in last week’s midtown office tower shooting is highlighting the growth of Bangladeshi immigrants in the nation’s largest police force.

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Faith leaders rally to support immigrants facing deportation in Southern California

Read full article: Faith leaders rally to support immigrants facing deportation in Southern California

Faith leaders in Southern California have been supporting immigrant communities during increased immigration arrests and raids.

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Former Georgia deputy indicted on charges he used excessive force and covered it up in reports

Read full article: Former Georgia deputy indicted on charges he used excessive force and covered it up in reports

A federal grand jury has indicted a former Georgia sheriff's sergeant on civil rights charges.

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Trump orders colleges to prove they don't consider race in admissions

Read full article: Trump orders colleges to prove they don't consider race in admissions

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in admissions.

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Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred

Read full article: Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred

When Alaska Natives debate proposals to drill and mine the landscape of the nation’s largest state, it involves more than an environmental or economic question.

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Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says

Read full article: Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says

A U.S. Army official says restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the recommendation of Congress will cost roughly $10 million total.

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A new immigrant detention partnership nicknamed after Indiana's iconic racetrack inspires backlash

Read full article: A new immigrant detention partnership nicknamed after Indiana's iconic racetrack inspires backlash

Top Trump administration officials boast that a new partnership to expand immigrant detention in Indiana will be the next so-called “Alligator Alcatraz.”.

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UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening research

Read full article: UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening research

The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for the University of California, Los Angeles.

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The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle

Read full article: The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle

The nation is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it

Read full article: Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended the discriminatory practices against Black voters that were prevalent in many states.

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Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary

Read full article: Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law 60 years ago but has been slowly eroding for more than a decade.

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Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history

Read full article: Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history

An Alabama home where Martin Luther King Jr. and others planned marches in the 1960s calling for Black voting rights has been reconstructed in its entirety at a museum near Detroit.

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Toppled Confederate statue in DC to be replaced in line with Trump’s executive order

Read full article: Toppled Confederate statue in DC to be replaced in line with Trump’s executive order

Two Washington, D.

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In Ecuador, environmentalists worry Noboa is unwinding nation's green reputation

Read full article: In Ecuador, environmentalists worry Noboa is unwinding nation's green reputation

Recent moves in Ecuador have environmental interests concerned that the South American nation is unwinding some of the basis for its green reputation.

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Brutal arrest of Black student in Florida shows benefits of recording police from new vantage point

Read full article: Brutal arrest of Black student in Florida shows benefits of recording police from new vantage point

A video showing the violent arrest of a Black college student in Florida has sparked calls for drivers to use cameras that show a view from inside their car.

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A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

Read full article: A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

Federal immigration agents detained a Tunisian man in Southern California who had a pending green card application.

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American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

Read full article: American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney.

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Fewer Americans see discrimination as anti-DEI push gains traction, AP-NORC poll shows

Read full article: Fewer Americans see discrimination as anti-DEI push gains traction, AP-NORC poll shows

A poll finds less than half of U.S. adults believe Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination.

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Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

Read full article: Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend them against possible deportation.

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A year after anti-immigrant riots in Britain, many worry it could happen again

Read full article: A year after anti-immigrant riots in Britain, many worry it could happen again

The killing of three girls at a summer dance class in England a year ago Tuesday, by a teenager misidentified as a migrant, triggered days of street violence directed at newcomers and minorities.

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Correction: Voting Rights Act-Private Lawsuits story

Read full article: Correction: Voting Rights Act-Private Lawsuits story

In a story published Jul.

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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval

Read full article: Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval

Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400.

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Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say

Read full article: Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say

President Donald Trump has threatened to block a new stadium deal unless Washington’s NFL team reverts its name to a racial slur.

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Renaming of military bases stirs debate over Confederate ties

Read full article: Renaming of military bases stirs debate over Confederate ties

More than half a dozen Army bases’ names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders.

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Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight back

Read full article: Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight back

Federal immigration judges fired by the Trump administration are filing appeals, pursuing legal action and speaking out in an unusually public campaign to fight for their jobs.

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The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration

Read full article: The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration

A growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or "coming home,” a phrase often used among the Black community.

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A former Georgia deputy gets federal prison for beating a Black man in a jail cell

Read full article: A former Georgia deputy gets federal prison for beating a Black man in a jail cell

A former Georgia sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to federal prison in the beating three years ago of a Black jail detainee who was punched repeatedly by guards who rushed into his cell.

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Hulk Hogan's death resurfaces painful contradictions for Black wrestling fans

Read full article: Hulk Hogan's death resurfaces painful contradictions for Black wrestling fans

Hulk Hogan's death has sparked mixed reactions, especially among Black wrestling fans and commentators.

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Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says

Read full article: Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz began in the past few days.

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Early Hawaiian petroglyphs on a beach are visible again with changing tides and shifting sands

Read full article: Early Hawaiian petroglyphs on a beach are visible again with changing tides and shifting sands

Early Hawaiian petroglyphs have resurfaced on a beach in Waianae, Hawaii.

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Muscogee Nation court rules descendants of enslaved people are entitled to citizenship

Read full article: Muscogee Nation court rules descendants of enslaved people are entitled to citizenship

The Muscogee Nation Supreme Court has ruled in favor of two descendants of former slaves held by the tribe.

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‘I was really just scared’: Man punched, pulled from his car by JSO officers in viral traffic stop speaks out

Read full article: ‘I was really just scared’: Man punched, pulled from his car by JSO officers in viral traffic stop speaks out

The 22-year-old Jacksonville man who was shown on video being punched and dragged from his car by officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office during a February traffic stop will speak to the public on Wednesday.

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Trump's favorability has fallen among AAPI adults since last year, AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

Read full article: Trump's favorability has fallen among AAPI adults since last year, AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll finds a small but fast-growing group of people in the United States have soured somewhat on President Donald Trump this year, as they worry about high costs and fear new tariff policies will further raise their personal expenses.

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Black student dragged from his car and punched by Florida officers says he was scared and confused

Read full article: Black student dragged from his car and punched by Florida officers says he was scared and confused

A Black college student is still recovering after being punched and dragged from his car by Florida law officers during a traffic stop in February.

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Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam

Read full article: Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam

Far beyond Harvard University and its standoff with the Trump administration, Republican officials in several states have been pushing for changes at public universities.

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Video shows Florida deputies punching and dragging a Black man from his car

Read full article: Video shows Florida deputies punching and dragging a Black man from his car

A video of Florida deputies punching and dragging a Black man from his car during a traffic stop has caused national outrage, with civil rights lawyers accusing authorities of fabricating their arrest report.

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Gen Xers mourn drowning death of The Cosby Show's Theo actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Read full article: Gen Xers mourn drowning death of The Cosby Show's Theo actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner

For Black youth and teens growing up in the mid-1980s, “The Cosby Show” offered something rarely seen on television up until that time.

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Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time

Read full article: Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time

A federal judge has sentenced an ex-Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the 2020 deadly Breonna Taylor raid, declining a U.S. Justice Department recommendation that no prison time be given.

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Volunteers flock to immigration courts to support migrants arrested in the hallways

Read full article: Volunteers flock to immigration courts to support migrants arrested in the hallways

A diverse group of volunteers from faith leaders to grandmothers to retired lawyers have been escorting people to immigration courts across the country.

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How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

Read full article: How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

A new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy.

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Construction halted at new Tennessee Titans Stadium after noose found at site

Read full article: Construction halted at new Tennessee Titans Stadium after noose found at site

Construction on a new enclosed stadium for the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee, has been halted after a noose was found at the construction site.

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Attorneys sue to restore deportation protections for abused and neglected migrant children

Read full article: Attorneys sue to restore deportation protections for abused and neglected migrant children

Legal advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to restore deportation protection for migrant children and youth who suffered parental abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

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US Justice Department wants no prison time for ex-officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid

Read full article: US Justice Department wants no prison time for ex-officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid

The U.S. Justice Department is recommending an ex-Kentucky police officer convicted of using excessive force during the deadly Breonna Taylor raid should serve no prison time.

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Florida congressional districts that eliminated a majority-Black seat upheld by state Supreme Court

Read full article: Florida congressional districts that eliminated a majority-Black seat upheld by state Supreme Court

Florida's Supreme Court has upheld the state's current congressional redistricting map, rejecting a challenge over the elimination of a majority-Black district that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Nationwide protests begin against Trump's immigration crackdown and health care cuts

Read full article: Nationwide protests begin against Trump's immigration crackdown and health care cuts

Protests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started at more than 1,600 locations around the country.

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Urban League declares a 'state of emergency' for civil rights in the US in response to Trump

Read full article: Urban League declares a 'state of emergency' for civil rights in the US in response to Trump

The National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency” over civil rights policies in response to the Trump administration.

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Native American radio stations at risk as Congress looks to cut $1B in public broadcasting funding

Read full article: Native American radio stations at risk as Congress looks to cut $1B in public broadcasting funding

Native American radio stations could face shutdowns if Congress cuts over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

Read full article: Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

The Trump administration said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

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Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion

Read full article: Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion

Immigration authorities are pressuring landlords to share tenant information, including leases and IDs.

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Pulitzer-winning novel 'James' is up for another major honor

Read full article: Pulitzer-winning novel 'James' is up for another major honor

Percival Everett's Pulitzer-winning novel, “James,” is a nominee for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.

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Kosovo fighter's sentence cut to 13 years despite court upholding convictions for murder and torture

Read full article: Kosovo fighter's sentence cut to 13 years despite court upholding convictions for murder and torture

A European Union-backed court has upheld convictions against former Kosovo Liberation Army fighter Pjetër Shala for murder, torture and arbitrary detention.

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'Love Island' revives conversation about racial bias and misogynoir in dating

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The reality show franchise “Love Island” highlights challenges emblematic of modern dating, especially for Black women and contestants with darker skin tones.

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Bald eagle’s new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans

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Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they have always held sacred as a messenger to the Creator.

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Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California

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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.

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Authorities say about 200 immigrants were arrested in raids on 2 Southern California farms

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Federal immigration authorities say they have arrested about 200 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally during raids on two California farm sites.

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Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm

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A confrontation erupted between protesters and federal agents outside a Southern California farm while a raid took place Thursday.

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Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy

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The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.

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George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdown

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The Trump administration on Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university.

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