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A lost decade looms for America’s economy

It could take the US economy most of the next decade to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the Congressional Budget Office said on Monday.

There are as many National Guard members activated in the US as there are active duty troops in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan

As thousands across the US take to the streets for another day of protests demanding justice for George Floyd, more than 17,000 members of the National Guard are standing ready to support local law enforcement.

Protesters tried to remove a Confederate monument. Their mayor told them he would finish the job

The mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, is vowing to remove a 115-year-old Confederate monument from a public park after protesters attempted to tear it down.

4 foods and drinks to avoid before going to sleep

Skip these 4 foods and drinks for a good night’s rest, especially if you have sleep apnea.

      

Protest photos

19 powerful images
      

Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor.

How do we tell our kids?
      

George Floyd protests

How did we get here?
      

Illinois man faces multiple federal charges stemming from violent acts in Minneapolis

Federal authorities have charged an Illinois man for civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices associated with recent clashes between violent protesters and police in Minneapolis.

American small businesses were struggling. Now they face a new threat

As protests over the death of George Floyd erupt across the nation, small businesses that have struggled for months because of the coronavirus pandemic are facing a new threat to their survival.

Minneapolis’ top cop sued the department in 2007. Here’s why it matters today

The killing of George Floyd isn’t the first time the Minneapolis Police Department has faced scrutiny over its treatment of people of color.

Facebook, Netflix, Peloton and other companies take a stand on protests

Facebook is donating $10 million to groups fighting racial inequality as mass protests sweep across the United States after an unarmed black man died at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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