Segregated parks linked to higher COVID-19 deaths for Black and Latino Americans
Experts have long called for Black and Latino neighborhoods to have better access to parks to improve community health. Coronavirus highlights that.
Kamala Harris’ roots highlight big shift in US
When Shyamala Gopalan first came to the United States, there were only around 12,000 Indian immigrants living here.
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic leaves with sprained left ankle in Game 3 against Clippers
Luka Doncic sat out the final nine minutes of Game 3 after initially trying to play on a sprained left ankle against the Clippers.
A new Dolly Parton mural in Nashville features her Black Live Matter quote
Kim Radford, the artist behind the new Dolly Parton mural at The 5 Spot in East Nashville, shares the story behind her work.
Kentucky Derby will run without fans in the stands
Just over a week after announcing that the Kentucky Derby would allow fans in the stands to witness the 146th edition, organizers have changed their minds.
About 560 wildfires burn in California as more than 100,000 people evacuate: Here’s what we know
Amid a scorching heat wave that is now in its second week, about 560 wildfires are burning across the state. At least 6 have died.
Lori Loughlin and husband get prison time in college admissions scam
Actress Lori Loughlin was sentenced Friday to two months in federal prison for her role in the college admissions scandal, a fate she and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, initially tried to avoid after they were charged.
Coast Guard searching for 4 missing crew members after ship hits propane pipeline in Corpus Christi
The US Coast Guard is searching for four people after a dredging vessel hit a propane pipeline Friday morning in the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel in Texas, officials said.
Analysis: 5 big things I learned this week
It’s been one of the most unique — and news-filled — weeks in a very long time, led by the first-ever (mostly) virtual party convention. Below, a few things I learned this week.
The Backstory: USA TODAY must better reflect the US to tell the stories of our nation
USA TODAY Network newsrooms publish staff diversity data, announce 60 positions to further cover race and equality.
Fact checking the final night of the DNC
After four nights, the Democratic National Convention closed Thursday with Joe Biden making a career-defining speech. Like the first three nights, the final night was heavy on emotional pleas and rhetoric.
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