Sen. Kamala Harris, the nation’s first Black vice presidential nominee, pointed to President Donald Trump’s long history of racist remarks.
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Has the nation made progress since George Floyd’s death? Activists say more must be done
Many activists said the recent efforts by lawmakers, including plans to defund or disband police show progress, but much more must be done.
An ‘unbreakable’ man: Former presidents hail civil rights icon John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta
The funeral and burial mark the end of a series of events that have honored John Lewis in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Alabama.
Judge grants bond to ex-Atlanta cop charged with murder in Rayshard Brooks shooting
A judge says Garrett Rolfe is not a flight risk, granting bond to the ex-Atlanta police off’icer charged with murder in Rayshard Brooks’ shooting.
New Atlanta prosecutor will ‘ensure justice is done’ in Ahmaud Arbery shooting case, Georgia attorney general says
Advocates for Ahmaud Arbery say they are pleased with the selection of Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes to prosecute the case.
‘Ahmaud Arbery’s life matters’: Attorneys, rights leaders demand arrests in slaying of Georgia jogger
Attorneys say they shouldn’t have to wait for a grand jury to convene in June and urge police to make arrests in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Experts offer safe summer vacation ideas: ‘Find the place that everyone isn’t going to’
If you’re going to take a vacation this summer, health experts say to look for a trip where you can practice social distancing. Here are some options.
‘They are making it really difficult’: Timeshare owners navigate coronavirus cancellation policies
Some timeshare owners face rebooking restrictions under one company’s points policy. Here are the policies for several major timeshare companies.
Trump plans to reopen national parks as coronavirus restrictions ease
President Donald Trump says national parks are included in federal guidelines to reopen the country. But it’s unclear how the reopening will proceed.
“An essential service”: Amtrak, Greyhound continue routes despite coronavirus cases
Major transportation companies remain a critical service for medical personnel, grocery store workers and other essential employees.