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Federal look into Breonna Taylor’s death casts a wider net

By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

The federal investigation into Breonna Taylor's death will be "slow and methodical," experts said, examining everything from what the officers may have been thinking that night to how they were trained leading up to the shooting.

U.S. jobless claims fall to 712,000 as pace of layoffs eases

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November, evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs amid a decline in confirmed coronavirus cases and signs of an improving economy.

Ethiopia’s leader faces intense pressure to end Tigray war

By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press

Ethiopia's government on Thursday faced mounting pressure to withdraw troops from the northern region of Tigray amid growing reports of war crimes in an embattled area that now faces a humanitarian crisis.

Prince William defends royal family against racism claims

By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Prince William defended Britain's monarchy Thursday against accusations of bigotry made by his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan, insisting the family is not racist.

Child tax credit expansion sets up showdown with GOP

By Alexandra Jaffe, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The massive coronavirus relief plan making its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise the child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.

Buckingham Palace issues statement, says allegations of racism ‘are taken very seriously’

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was “saddened” to learn of the struggles that Harry and Meghan revealed this week — and that they would be taken very seriously.

Myanmar protesters venture out despite police violence

By Associated Press

In what has become a daily occurrence, protest marches were held Tuesday in cities and towns across the country, according to reports by local news media and on social media.

Jury selection resumes for trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd

By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death is forging ahead with jury selection, even though a looming appellate ruling could halt the case and delay it for weeks or even months as the state…

U.S. sets sanctions over Russia opposition leader’s poisoning

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Biden administration announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses Tuesday related to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

6 Dr. Seuss books will stop being published because of racist imagery

By Mark Pratt, Associated Press

Six Dr. Seuss books will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said Tuesday.