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Black corporate leaders condemn Georgia voting law for 'disproportionate' access to ballot

Georgia's recent voting law instating new ID rules for mail-in ballots has led 72 Black CEO's to write a full-page ad in The New York Times urging corporate executives to oppose the law. One of the signers of that letter,…

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U.S. weighs Beijing Olympics boycott with partners, allies

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department says the Biden administration is considering a possible boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China's human rights record.

U.S. boosts aid to Palestinians as some in Congress cry foul

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The administration is also expected this week to announce a resumption in funding to the U.N. agency that deals with Palestinian refugees.

Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist

By David Klepper, Associated Press

Conspiracy theories about the coronavirus have flourished since the global pandemic was declared a year ago. Researchers want to know why, and are examining the reasons some people believe conspiracy theories and others don't.

Bosnians protest over government's pandemic handling

By Associated Press

The Balkan nation has reported a new record number of deaths from COVID-19. Authorities said 99 people died in 24 hours in the country of 3.3 million people.

What we've learned about leadership from the COVID-19 pandemic

By Courtney Vinopal

Experts who study crisis and leadership say while some aspects of the pandemic transcend any one person’s power, a few key themes have emerged from countries who have contained the virus and kept public trust.

WATCH: Biden to move COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date to April 19

By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is set to announce that he's shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines.