In Court, Derek Chauvin’s Lawyers Say Officials Have Biased the Case
The Minneapolis police chief recently described George Floyd’s death as murder. Lawyers for the four officers charged in the case say that may have biased potential jurors.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest News and Analysis
U.S. primary votes offer a glimpse of challenges that November’s elections will bring. With large Pride gatherings canceled, some participants rue missing out on their first march.
2 Dead in Shooting at Walmart Distribution Center in California, Including Gunman
An employee at the center in Red Bluff, Calif., said he had heard 50 to 60 shots as he and other employees fled the building.
Starbucks Barista Gets $65,000 in Donations After Customer’s Mask Complaint
A woman who was not wearing a mask griped on Facebook about the barista, who had tried to explain company policy. Her post unexpectedly led to an outpouring of money for the worker.
Activists Push for Removal of Statue of Freed Slave Kneeling Before Lincoln
The Emancipation Memorial, intended to commemorate the end of slavery, has prompted a thorny debate over what the interaction between the two figures conveys.
1 Dead After Man Shoots Into Crowd at Breonna Taylor Protest
Video footage showed a man firing more than a dozen shots at a park in Louisville, Ky., where protesters had gathered to call for justice for Ms. Taylor, who was killed by the police in March.
How Americans Feel About the Country Right Now: Anxious. Hopeful.
Exhausted and angry as they face a series of crises, many voters nevertheless remain optimistic about the future, a poll shows, viewing this moment as a chance for progress, one they can help shape.
U.S. States Backtrack on Reopening as Coronavirus Cases Climb
Mississippi and Houston are among the areas in danger of being overwhelmed. The resurgent virus has left many Americans questioning whether earlier lockdowns were worth their sacrifices.
How Michael Flynn’s Defense Team Found Powerful Allies
A lawyer for the former national security adviser turned to the attorney general for help, and he delivered, months before a pair of appellate judges handed Mr. Flynn another legal victory.
Biden Criticizes Trump Over Intelligence on Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops
The White House denied that President Trump was briefed on the classified assessment, even though his staff has been discussing the matter since March.
Biden Campaign Says Just Over a Third of 2020 Staff Members Are People of Color
Mr. Biden released figures on Saturday after facing questions about racial diversity at the upper echelons of his campaign.
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