Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty
“Ending the death penalty comes down to one fundamental question, one question: Is it fair?” said Gov. Ralph Northam, who signed the bill on Wednesday.
Republicans Aim to Seize More Power Over How Elections Are Run
G.O.P. lawmakers in at least eight states controlled by the party are trying to gain broad influence over the mechanics of voting, in an effort that could further undermine the country’s democratic norms.
Heavily Armed Man Arrested in Atlanta Grocery Store
A man was charged with reckless conduct after walking into an Atlanta grocery store wearing body armor and carrying five guns, the police said.
Voting Rights Bill Puts Democrats on a Crash Course With the Filibuster
A debate over Senate procedure seems likely to come to a head, with a divided Democratic Party pushing to expand voting rights and Republicans standing firmly in the way.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
The E.U. is preparing to curb vaccine exports for the next six weeks because of supply shortages.
Republicans Fear Flawed Candidates Could Imperil Key Senate Seats
Races in Missouri and Alabama, with others to come, reflect the potential risks for a party in which loyalty to Donald Trump is the main criterion for securing nominations.
Atlanta Shootings Highlight Wealth Gap Among Asians in the U.S.
Owners and employees at the spas attacked last week were immigrants with similar dreams, but were separated by a vast gap in money and power.
As virus cases plateau nationally, Michigan’s rapid surge worries experts.
Epidemiologists and infectious disease experts have yet to settle on clear answers to explain the jumps in Michigan.
Justice Dept. Links Oath Keepers and Proud Boys Ahead of Capitol Riot
A member of the Oath Keepers militia said he was communicating with the far-right Proud Boys, prosecutors said, making their first link between the groups.
Woman on Zoom Call Is Fatally Stabbed by Her Son, Authorities Say
At least four people were on a work video call when Carol Brown and her brother were stabbed in an Altadena, Calif., residence on Monday.
‘We Will Literally Go Anywhere’
Rental cottages snapped up. Hotels booked solid on weekends. Travel-starved Americans are scrambling to book vacations for late summer and the industry is reacting. Christmas in July, anyone?
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