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(NPR) 3 Black Men From South LA Share Their Vision Of Policing

3 Black Men From South LA Share Their Vision Of Policing America Reckons With Racial Injustice 3 Black Men From South LA Share Their Vision Of Policing As the country seethes after George Floyd's killing, three black men from South Los Angeles who lived through the Watts or Rodney King riots share their ideas of what just policing would look like.

Biden wins Georgia, West Virginia Democratic primaries

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Biden wins Georgia, West Virginia Democratic primaries Politics Jun 09 Biden wins Georgia, West Virginia Democratic primaries By Associated Press

WATCH: Senate Finance Committee hearing on role of unemployment insurance amid COVID-19

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WATCH: Senate Finance Committee hearing on role of unemployment insurance amid COVID-19 Politics Jun 09 WATCH: Senate Finance Committee hearing on role of unemployment insurance amid COVID-19 By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

WATCH: House Transportation Committee hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on transit workers

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WATCH: House Transportation Committee hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on transit workers Economy Jun 09 WATCH: House Transportation Committee hearing on impacts of COVID-19 on transit workers By Associated Press

Burundi says President Nkurunziza has died of heart attack

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Burundi says President Nkurunziza has died of heart attack World Jun 09 Burundi says President Nkurunziza has died of heart attack By Ignatius Ssuuna, Eloge Willy Kaneza, Associated Press

Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence

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Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence World Jun 09 Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence By Associated Press

‘ Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history

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‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history Politics Jun 09 ‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history By Candice Norwood

Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence

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Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence World Jun 09 Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence By Associated Press

Is it safe? Here’ s how to weigh your coronavirus risk as things reopen

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Is it safe? Here’s how to weigh your coronavirus risk as things reopen Health Jun 09 Is it safe? Here’s how to weigh your coronavirus risk as things reopen By Courtney Vinopal

Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence

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Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence World Jun 09 Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence By Associated Press

Black Lives Matter sues over Seattle police tactics

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Black Lives Matter sues over Seattle police tactics Nation Jun 09 Black Lives Matter sues over Seattle police tactics By Gene Johnson, Associated Press

(NPR) No Sign Of Antifa So Far In Justice Department Cases Over Protests

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No Sign Of Antifa So Far In Justice Department Cases Over Protests A police officer tries to put out a Los Angeles Police Department kiosk that was set on fire in The Grove shopping center during a protest over the death of George Floyd last month. Mark J. Terrill/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark J. Terrill/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice No Sign Of Antifa So Far In Justice Department Cases Over Protests An NPR review of the federal cases bro...

Anger and activism grow over abuse by French police

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Anger and activism grow over abuse by French police World Jun 09 Anger and activism grow over abuse by French police By Arno Pedram, Associated Press

FCC fines insurance telemarketers $225 million for a billion robocalls

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FCC fines insurance telemarketers $225 million for a billion robocalls Nation Jun 09 FCC fines insurance telemarketers $225 million for a billion robocalls By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

Preguntas frecuentes sobre el coronavirus

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el coronavirus Health Jun 09 Preguntas frecuentes sobre el coronavirus By Lori Todd, Laura Santhanam, Molly Finnegan

U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April

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U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April Economy Jun 09 U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April By Josh Boak, Associated Press

(NPR) WATCH: Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Holds Funeral Service

WATCH: Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Holds Funeral Service America Reckons With Racial Injustice WATCH: Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Holds Funeral Service George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His family's private service Tuesday follows public memorials that drew thousands of mourners. Loading...

Moscow lifts lockdown restrictions amid virus concerns

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Moscow lifts lockdown restrictions amid virus concerns World Jun 09 Moscow lifts lockdown restrictions amid virus concerns By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

U.K. drops plan to get all young children in school by summer

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U.K. drops plan to get all young children in school by summer Education Jun 09 U.K. drops plan to get all young children in school by summer By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Voting delays, long lines bring chaos to Georgia primaries

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Voting delays, long lines bring chaos to Georgia primaries Politics Jun 09 Voting delays, long lines bring chaos to Georgia primaries By Bill Barrow, Ben Nadler, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Palestinians announce counterproposal to Trump plan

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Palestinians announce counterproposal to Trump plan World Jun 09 Palestinians announce counterproposal to Trump plan By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces plan to rename streets for Black Lives Matter movement

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WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces plan to rename streets for Black Lives Matter movement Nation Jun 09 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces plan to rename streets for Black Lives Matter movement By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

(NPR) Watch: Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Holds Funeral Service

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Watch: Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Holds Funeral Service A woman stops to photograph a memorial for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church on Tuesday in Houston. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice Watch: Family Of George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked Protests, Holds Funeral Service George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His fam...

(NPR) George Floyd, Whose Death Ignited A Social Justice Movement, To Be Buried In Houston

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George Floyd, Whose Death Ignited A Social Justice Movement, To Be Buried In Houston A woman stops to photograph a memorial for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church on Tuesday in Houston. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice George Floyd, Whose Death Ignited A Social Justice Movement, To Be Buried In Houston George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His...

London may remove statues as Floyd’s death sparks change

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London may remove statues as Floyd’s death sparks change World Jun 09 London may remove statues as Floyd’s death sparks change By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: George Floyd, whose death energized a movement, laid to rest at Houston funeral

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WATCH LIVE: George Floyd, whose death energized a movement, laid to rest at Houston funeral Nation Jun 09 WATCH LIVE: George Floyd, whose death energized a movement, laid to rest at Houston funeral By Juan A. Lozano, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: FEMA head testifies on federal government’ s response to COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCH LIVE: FEMA head testifies on federal government’s response to COVID-19 pandemic Health Jun 09 WATCH LIVE: FEMA head testifies on federal government’s response to COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Law enforcement officials testify on fraud schemes tied to COVID-19

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WATCH LIVE: Law enforcement officials testify on fraud schemes tied to COVID-19 Nation Jun 09 WATCH LIVE: Law enforcement officials testify on fraud schemes tied to COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

Hundreds march in Hong Kong as leader urges stability

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Hundreds march in Hong Kong as leader urges stability World Jun 09 Hundreds march in Hong Kong as leader urges stability By Zen Soo, Associated Press

(NPR) As EPA Steps Back, States Face Wave Of Requests For Environmental Leniency

As EPA Steps Back, States Face Wave Of Requests For Environmental Leniency The Coronavirus Crisis As EPA Steps Back, States Face Wave Of Requests For Environmental Leniency The EPA does not require companies to notify federal regulators if the pandemic interferes with pollution monitoring or reporting. That leaves states alone on the front lines of pollution control.

Yemen’s rebels crack down as COVID-19 and rumors spread

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Yemen’s rebels crack down as COVID-19 and rumors spread World Jun 09 Yemen’s rebels crack down as COVID-19 and rumors spread By Maggie Michael, Associated Press

(NPR) Amid Calls To Defund Police, How Local Departments Receive Federal Funds

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Amid Calls To Defund Police, How Local Departments Receive Federal Funds Police officers take guard during a protest over the death of George Floyd last month in Minneapolis. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Politics Amid Calls To Defund Police, How Local Departments Receive Federal Funds An array of federal agencies funnel grants to local law enforcement. But some say that federal involv...