Amazon Removes Some Racist Items From Its Site After Criticism, But Many Remain
Amazon says it removed several items featuring racist symbols from its store after a letter from Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison. But it’s still easy to find white supremacist materials on the site.
Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Surface At Arizona Shelters For Migrant Children
The shelters, both in Phoenix, are operated by the nonprofit Southwest Key Programs. Allegations involve two former employees accused of sexually abusing children.
‘This One Was Different,’ Reporter Covering Carr Fire Says
Rachel Martin talks to David Benda of the Redding Record Searchlight about reporters at the northern California newspaper covering a massive wildfire there — despite many being evacuated themselves.
Jobs Outlook: Steady Gains, Low Unemployment. What About Wages?
Analysts are looking for the economy to continue adding jobs at a steady pace and for unemployment to stay low. But below the headline numbers, they’re looking for signs that wages are picking up.
Despite Strong Economy, Federal Deficit Soars
Even with a healthy job market and rapid economic growth, the federal government is piling up debt. The government’s deficit is expected to top $1 trillion next year.
‘Him Doing Well Was Through His Children’: Sharecropper’s Son Makes Dad Proud
When Percy White’s father left the Virginia farm he worked to move north, the land owner said he wouldn’t make it, and would come back. He didn’t. That is, until he returned to say “I told you so.”
Government, Immigration Advocates Continue Court Clash Over Family Reunification
A federal judge in San Diego will hold a hearing Friday to discuss the government’s progress on meeting a now-expired deadline to end family separations.
Four Cities’ Lawsuit Calls Trump Efforts To Undermine ‘Obamacare’ Unconstitutional
The complaint, filed Thursday, alleges the Trump administration is “waging a relentless campaign to sabotage and, ultimately, to nullify the law.” They say that violates the Constitution.
Planned Parenthood, State AGs Blast ‘Barbarous’ Effort To Mute Abortion Info
The Trump adminstration’s goal is to establish a firewall between taxpayers and health care providers who might give women abortion information. Critics call the proposed changes a “gag rule.”
Paul Manafort Trail Day 3: Bookkeeper And Former Employees Testify
The trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is progressing and prosecutors are predicting it might be ready to rest by next week.
CEO Les Moonves Speaks During First CBS Earnings Call Since Allegations Broke
CBS reported quarterly earnings after the market closed Thursday. CEO Les Moonves was on hand to answer questions. He faces allegations of sexual misconduct, which was revealed in a story published by The New Yorker.
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