Supporters who want to defund the police say it’s not about abolishing the entire force but to spend more on what communities across the U.S. need, such as housing and education.
Lynley Price
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New York City police misconduct often involves minority youths, study shows
Nearly two-thirds of complaints of mistreatment of youths involved young boys of color.
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As business trickles back, hotels compete on cleanliness
Franchises have called in experts – the Cleveland Clinic, the Mayo Clinic – to help develop new standards.
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23andMe provides more evidence that blood type plays role in virus
Preliminary results suggests type O blood is especially protective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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BP to cut 10,000 jobs as virus accelerates reorganization
The move affects mainly office-based staffers and those in senior roles.
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Lawyers: U.S. not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe
The statement was issued after reports claimed that American authorities formally requested Andrew answer questions on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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George Floyd protests spread to smaller, mostly white towns
While demonstrations have largely dominated major U.S. cities, rallies in small towns show how far the movement has grown.
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High winds and rain as tropical storm nears U.S. Gulf Coast
As of 4 p.m. local time Sunday, the storm was centered about 65 miles south of New Orleans and still expected to make landfall.
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Brazil expunges virus death toll as data befuddles experts
Over the weekend, the federal health ministry removed daily, weekly and monthly figures on infections and deaths, saying the totals were ‘not representative’ and that the government would conduct a review to determine a ‘more accurate’ toll.
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Black activists push for criminal justice system overhaul
Some push for incremental changes while others seek a more sweeping response, like dismantling police departments.