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Jocks fighting racism can do more than just ‘take a knee,’ star athlete says

Wire Report MANCHESTER, England (AP) – The gesture of soccer players taking a knee before games to protest racism may…

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County launches hate reporting text service in 15 languages

By Nicole Chang Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County residents who experience or witness a hate crime, discrimination…

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Former South African president denies blocking probes into apartheid-era cases

By Michelle Gumede Contributing Writer JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Oct. 19 that he had…

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Singer D4vd appears in court in teen girl’s murder case

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge has set another status conference Jan. 11 for singer D4vd, who is…

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Feds order reforms in Mississippi police department that violated civil rights

By Sophie Bates Contributing Writer JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement forcing reforms…

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Fatal shooting of 1-year-old was justified, Mississippi official says

By Sophie Bates Contributing Writer SENATOBIA, Miss. (AP) – A local police officer was justified in using deadly force in…

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Mob informant may have helped O.J. Simpson at 1994 murder scene, report says

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A convicted drug smuggler with mob ties who died in 2006 gave federal authorities…

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New USC president announces general education overhaul

Wave Wire Services UNIVERSITY PARK — Beong-Soo Kim was formally installed as USC’s 13th president Oct. 16 during a ceremony…

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Schools, agencies take part in statewide earthquake drill

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Millions of Californians, including students, government employees and residents throughout Los Angeles County, participated…

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College student lost an eye while documenting an anti-ICE protest

By Cerise Castle Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tucker Collins, 19, has undergone a series of changes since last year.…

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