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Health Oct 23
Regions throughout the U.S. in crisis as country nears high for COVID-19 casesThe United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation. The surge’s impact is being felt in every section of the country.
Politics Oct 14
Racial justice movement a factor for 5 state ballot measuresThe nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice are major factors in several states, including California and Mississippi, for ballot measures with distinctive racial themes.
Nation Oct 01
Report finds flaws in Catholic Church abuse-prevention plansA think tank has now completed a two-year investigation of the resulting policies adopted in all 32 archdioceses in the U.S. Its verdict: The policies are inconsistent and often worryingly incomplete.
Nation Jun 16
LGBTQ activists see hard work ahead despite Supreme Court winLGBTQ-rights activists are looking ahead as they celebrate a major victory in the Supreme Court regarding job discrimination. They hope Monday's decision spurs action against other forms of bias against their community and undermines the Trump administration’s near-total ban on…
Nation Jun 06
Mourners hold memorial for Floyd as more protests gatherMourners are holding a private memorial service in George Floyd’s North Carolina hometown while the nation’s capital prepares for what is expected to be the city’s largest demonstration against police brutality yet.
Nation May 19
Pandemic will affect Communion rituals for U.S. ChristiansStriking changes in Communion will take place at Catholic and Protestant churches across the United States over coming weeks as restrictions on large gatherings –- imposed because of the coronavirus outbreak –- are gradually eased.
Nation May 12
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the jobRecent figures show a surge of infections in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants.
Nation May 04
With split delayed, United Methodists face a year in limboHad there been no coronavirus pandemic, America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination would be convening this week for a likely vote to break up over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors.
Health Apr 23
Virus pushes U.S. unemployment toward highest since DepressionUnemployment in the U.S. is swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of work by the coronavirus.
Health Mar 23
Texas moves to ban most abortions during virus outbreakAbortion-rights leaders nationwide decried the tactic, saying it was an affront to women grappling with difficult decisions amid the disruptions of the pandemic.
