Nation May 12 ‘We’re angry and we’re hurting.’ Why communities of color suffer more from COVID-19 In U.S. cases of COVID-19 where race was identified, nearly 30 percent of patients were black -- even though African Americans make up only about 13 percent of the general population. The share of cases among Latinos is also disproportionately…
Nation May 07 What we know about the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery As attention surrounding the death of Ahmaud Arbery grows, questions about the shooting, and how law enforcement is handling it, remain. Here’s what we know about the case right now and what happens next.
Nation May 06 Video appearing to show killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery sparks outrage A black family in Georgia is pressing authorities to act after the shooting death of their son. In late February, Ahmaud Arbery was killed after two white men chased him, but no charges have been filed. Now, shocking video apparently…
Nation May 04 In unprecedented day at U.S. Supreme Court, justices hear arguments by phone Monday marked a Supreme Court argument unlike any other -- not because of the legal issues at stake, but because of the logistics made necessary by the pandemic. The session took place over the telephone and was broadcast live, representing…
Health Apr 30 States ask for more federal aid as economic crisis deepens New government jobs numbers reiterate the extent of the pandemic’s economic damage. In the last six weeks, more than 30 million Americans have lost their jobs, including another 3.8 million filing for unemployment last week. Lawmakers are still debating how…
Economy Apr 23 The politics behind protests of stay-at-home orders Officials at all levels of U.S. government are engaged in discussions about how and when to resume commerce and other activities. Polling data shows the majority of Americans support restrictions to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus, but there have…
Nation Apr 16 Read the White House’s guidelines for reopening public life in phases The guidelines say states or regions should meet certain criteria before moving to a phased opening.
Politics Mar 27 D.C. to cut back in-person primary voting, encourage mail-in ballots amid coronavirus outbreak The move comes as at least a dozen states have postponed their primaries in an effort to protect voters from contracting the virus and as candidates across the country have replaced physical campaigning with virtual efforts.
Nation Mar 19 Immigration courts are still open as coronavirus cases grow Without more specific guidance, these unions say, immigration judges and other courtroom personnel have been largely left to make their own decisions on how to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
Politics Mar 18 After closures at U.S.-Canada border, Trump says he’ll halt nonessential travel at southern border White House officials said the northern border closings -- like the southern border plan being considered -- will not apply to American citizens, green-card holders and foreigners who already have legal rights to be here.