States from Maine to Hawaii try to strike a balance between containing the new coronavirus and encouraging out-of-state visitors to spend their cash on hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
Carol Semple
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John Bolton’s critique of Trump could define tell-all book battles
The 2 sides were facing off Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Washington.
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Senate confirms ally of Mitch McConnell to top federal appeals court
Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican to oppose Justin Walker’s appointment, which drew Democrats’ objections that he’s inexperienced and biased against the Obama health care law.
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Atlanta police call out in protest, but the force says it’s managing
Atlanta’s police department says it can still protect the city even though officers are calling out to protest a member of the force being charges with murder for shooting a man in the back.
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Florida shatters its daily record for new virus cases
The easing of restrictions meant to stop the spread of the new coronavirus has accompanied new outbreaks around Florida, forcing some local leaders to pull back.
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As racism protests roil U.S., Florida revisits a disturbing episode
A white mob brought violence and fire to a tiny Florida citrus town in 1920 after a black man showed up at the polls to vote.
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ABC’s fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing
CBS, NBC and Fox all are facing the same potential obstacles, with a smaller network, CW, already throwing in the towel on fall and pushing its new season to January 2021.
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Black filmmakers and executives get honest about their experiences in Hollywood
The entertainment industry’s long history of failures when it comes to race continues to weigh on the minds of many of the black filmmakers, executives and others.
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Atlanta officer charged with murder, 10 other crimes for shooting Rayshard Brooks
The black man was shot twice in the back last Friday night after fleeing and pointing a stun gun in the officer’s direction.
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Senate Republicans propose police changes more modest than Democrats’
The bill includes an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and race.