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Protesters demand justice after police killing of homeless Black man
By Scott Bauer Contributing Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Protesters and community activists continued to demand police accountability and an…
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DHS tightens policies for green card, visa, admission reviews
By Nicole Chang Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — The federal government will consider a broader range of public benefit use when…
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Bill targets lending bias, state’s racial homeownership gap
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Communities of color in California continue to face significant obstacles to buying…
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Nolan Wells’ cause of death ‘undetermined,’ independent autopsy says
By Jake Offenhartz and Laura Bargfeld Contributing Writers CHICAGO (AP) — An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Mississippi…
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Lawmakers seek ‘forever chemicals’ protections despite EPA rollbacks
By Dan Ross Contributing Writer As the Trump administration delays regulations on “forever chemicals” that pollute reservoirs, rivers and aquifers…
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How did Nolan Wells die? Independent autopsy results to be released July 22
Staff and Wire Report OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Preliminary findings into the mysterious death of college football player Nolan Wells…
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Legislature considers bill banning retailers from using AI to set prices
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Surveillance pricing — the algorithmic practice of using personal data to determine…
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Beloved Mississippi teenager remembered as gentle soul
By Jake Offenhartz Contributing Writer OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi – Family and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi…
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Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with Black ‘Today’ show host
Wire Report NEW YORK (AP) — A 40-year-old New York man will face hate crime charges July 22 following a…
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Activist who rushed to treat MLK after he was shot dies at 78
By Travis Loller and Kristin M. Hall Contributing Writers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Ester, an activist who as a…
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