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Minnesota Senate GOP aim to block most policing overhaul plans

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Key Republican lawmakers in Minnesota say they'll block most of an ambitious effort by Democrats to remake policing in the state where George Floyd died and they plan to approve only a limited set of police accountability measures.

Ella Jones will be Ferguson’s first black mayor. Here’s what she had to say about race and policing

By Candice Norwood

Jones spoke with the PBS NewsHour about her thoughts on police reform and this period in the U.S.

Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home during the pandemic?

By Elizabeth Marder, Paloma Beamer, The Conversation

Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It's important to practice caution.

Trump says chokeholds by police should generally ‘be ended’

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he'd like to see an end to the police use of chokeholds, except in certain circumstances. Trump said in an interview with Fox News Channel that aired Friday that he doesn't like the tactic and that,…

Georgia poll worker describes ‘overwhelming’ voting chaos

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

The chaos during Georgia's primary elections frustrated voters, but also put a strain on poll workers. Some were staffing the polls for the first time on Tuesday after concerns about the coronavirus scared away more experienced workers.

Court appears reluctant to order dismissal of Flynn case

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

A federal appeals court appears skeptical of arguments that it should order the dismissal of the criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn.

WATCH: New York governor signs police accountability legislation

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a sweeping package of police accountability measures that received new backing following protests of George Floyd's killing.

The war on drugs gave rise to ‘no-knock’ warrants. Breonna Taylor’s death could end them

By Candice Norwood

While Taylor’s death has brought renewed attention to no-knock warrants, the practice has long faced criticism for the injuries and deaths sustained in the process.

Downplaying virus risk, Trump gets back to business as usual

By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

At the White House, aides now routinely flout internal rules requiring face masks. The president's campaign is again scheduling mass arena rallies.

Arizona governor touts hospital capacities amid rise in virus cases

By Bob Christie, Terry Tang, Associated Press

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is dismissing concerns about the state's sharp rise in coronavirus cases and is instead focusing on hospitals' capacity to care for patients.