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Coronavirus, unemployment, DACA: A ‘Dreamer’ graduates into an especially uncertain world

As the Supreme Court weighs DACA protections and the world shelters from coronavirus, a college graduate celebrates the rocky path she has traveled.

      

10 military bases named after Confederate generals

President Donald Trump on Wednesday jumped into the debate over whether to change the names of 10 Army bases that are named for Confederate generals.

      

Walmart stores will stop locking up ‘multicultural’ personal care products

Walmart will no longer keep black beauty products locked up in cases in stores, a practice that has made the giant retailer the target of criticism.

      

A North Carolina professor who sparked outrage with his tweets still has his job. Why? It’s called the First Amendment.

UNCW professor Mike Adams has garnered backlash for his tweets. But First Amendment experts say his right to free speech is protected.

      

Nationals ace Max Scherzer takes another jab at MLB team owners on Twitter

With MLB and the players’ union still at odds over an economic agreement, Max Scherzer took aim at the owners on Twitter.

      

GOP Ohio state senator uses racist language in discussing whether African Americans get COVID-19 more

“Could it just be that African Americans – the colored population – do not wash their hands as well as other groups?” asked state Sen. Steve Huffman.

      

U.S. voter registration plummets during coronavirus pandemic, challenging both parties

The sharp reduction in voter registration complicates campaign efforts in battleground states ahead of the 2020 election.

      

Tell us your coronavirus story: What does your summer look like?

USA TODAY and Corona Diaries are gathering personal stories about how the pandemic is changing people’s summer, especially those caring for family.
      

George Floyd updates: One officer charged in Floyd’s death out of jail; Los Angeles police open 56 investigations into force, misconduct

Brother asks Congress to make police more accountable; One of four officers charged in Floyd’s death posts bail: Latest George Floyd updates.

      

‘Live PD’ canceled after report reveals footage of a black man’s death in 2019 was destroyed

The decision follows A&E confirming ‘Live PD’ destroyed video of a black man’s death during a 2019 Texas police stop. ‘Cops’ has also been canceled.

      

‘Teen Mom OG’ star Taylor Selfridge fired by MTV over ‘past racist statements’

MTV cut ties with Taylor Selfridge and canceled her baby special after racially insensitive posts from 2012 resurfaced amid anti-racism protests nationwide.

      

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