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Coverage of protests illuminates journalism’s race problem

George Floyd's death and the ensuing protests have reignited the American conversation on race. That includes inequities and discrimination in news reporting, where several recent incidents have highlighted the different experiences of black and white journalists. Judy Woodruff talks to…

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‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history

By Candice Norwood

In light of recent confrontations, many are questioning the wisdom of using trained military to monitor American civilians protesting on American soil.

This chart can help you weigh coronavirus risks this summer

By Courtney Vinopal

As state and local governments reopen their economies from pandemic closures, public health experts say there are ways to get out of the house while limiting your chance of contracting and spreading the coronavirus.

‘The whole police system needs to be rebooted.’ How some cities are starting to tackle reform

By Daniel Bush

In the weeks since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, city and state officials have joined activists in calling for a wholesale reimagining of law enforcement’s role in society, in particular the way policing is carried…

Black Lives Matter sues over Seattle police tactics

By Gene Johnson, Associated Press

Officers have used tear gas, pepper spray and other less-lethal weapons against crowds that have demonstrated against racism and police brutality.

FCC fines insurance telemarketers $225 million for a billion robocalls

By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

The Federal Communications Commission said two men in Texas, through their companies, made the calls that purported to sell products from major insurers but actually worked on behalf of other companies.

‘When this virus gets behind bars, it runs like wildfire,’ experts warn

By Saher Khan

Prisons are incubators for the virus. Social distancing, frequent hand-washing and use of masks are preventative measures that are accessible to much of American society, but they’re rare luxuries for the incarcerated.

U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

U.S. employers laid-off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of how deep the economic hole is as offices, restaurants, stores and schools are reopening after being shuttered because of the coronavirus.

Voting delays, long lines bring chaos to Georgia primaries

By Bill Barrow, Ben Nadler, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Long lines formed at some polling places in Georgia as the state held twice-delayed primary elections amid challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. One state lawmaker says there's a "complete meltdown" in the Atlanta area.