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What ending forced arbitration for sexual assault claims could mean for survivors

By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori

A major bipartisan law to empower victims of sexual harassment and assault cleared the Senate Thursday and heads to President Biden's desk for a signature. It's the most significant #MeToo legislation to pass in Congress since the movement began. Lisa…

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Biologists take drastic measures to save Florida manatees at risk of starvation

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman

Last year was the deadliest on record for manatees, many of whom starved to death because of a lack of seagrass. A die-off is happening again this year, and federal and state officials as well as volunteers in Florida are…

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WATCH: Angelina Jolie urges Senate to pass new deal on domestic violence bill

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a proposal to reauthorize the 1990s-era law that extends protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence after it lapsed in 2019 because of Republican opposition. Actor Angelina Jolie praised the proposal…

Police officers on trial for violating George Floyd's rights should have intervened, says lieutenant

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

The head of the Minneapolis Police Department's homicide unit says three former officers on trial for violating George Floyd's civil rights should have intervened to stop fellow Officer Derek Chauvin when he had his knee on the Black man's neck.

Palin calls New York Times the 'Goliath' during libel dispute

By Tom Hays, Associated Press

The comparison came Thursday during Palin's testimony at a civil trial where she's accused the newspaper of damaging her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.

Inflation hits 40 year high, reinforcing Fed's decision to raise interest rates

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering America's consumers, wiping out pay raises and reinforcing the Federal Reserve's decision to begin raising borrowing rates across the economy.

NBC defends Shiffrin coverage, suggests critics motivated by sexism

By David Bauder, Associated Press

NBC Sports offered a full-throated defense of how it covered skier Mikaela Shiffrin's shocking Olympics flameout, which drew criticism in some circles for being cruel.

WATCH: Senators speak after vote to end forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases

By Associated Press

The Senate has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public.

WATCH: Black Biden administration Cabinet members hold a roundtable on 'Making Black History'

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The six Black members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet met for a Black History Month event Thursday highlighting their roles in the administration, some of which are historic firsts.