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Soraya Santiago, Puerto Rico LGBTQ icon, dies at 73

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Santiago was the first openly trans person to run for office in Puerto Rico.

1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case, but not for her death

By Associated Press

Brett Hankison was charged Wednesday with three counts of wanton endangerment for firing into the apartments of Taylor's neighbors. Taylor was shot multiple times by officers who burst into her home on March 13 during a narcotics investigation.

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about finding qualified Black applicants

By Associated Press

Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from” in corporate America.

WATCH: Trump predicts election will ‘end up in the Supreme Court’

By Associated Press

On Wednesday, the Department of Justice proposed legislation to narrow protections for internet platforms that host third-party information.

Fauci says scientists may know if vaccine is safe and effective by December

By Associated Press

Fauci says several kinds of vaccines are in final-stage testing in the U.S. A single-dose candidate is the most recent trial, which requires thousands of volunteers.

Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77

By Associated Press

Sayers made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose running backs and was later celebrated for his enduring friendship with a Bears teammate with cancer.

WATCH: Kentucky attorney general says some officers were justified in actions in Breonna Taylor case

By Associated Press

Cameron announced he's creating a task force to review the process for securing, reviewing and executing search warrants in Kentucky.

Mars drops Uncle Ben’s, reveals new name for rice brand

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press

The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original. Parent company Mars Inc. is the latest company to drop a logo criticized as a racial stereotype.

WATCH: Chief Justice John Roberts remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Associated Press

Roberts spoke Wednesday during a private ceremony in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court.

WATCH: Trump Homeland Security pick denies intelligence meddling

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

It was a part of a wide-ranging confirmation hearing for a nominee who has been criticized over his agency's handling of civil unrest, the coronavirus and immigration. It's not yet clear when the Senate will vote on his nomination.