By AARON MORRISON and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday weekend’s demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality, more than 4 in 10 America…
‘Why not a Black woman?’ Consensus grows around Biden’s VP
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is facing growing calls to select a Black woman as his running mate as an acknowledgement of their critical role in the Democratic Party…
Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in virus outbreak
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The two senior commanders on a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier didn’t “do enough, soon enough,” to stem the ou…
Trump turns virus conversation into ‘US vs. THEM’ debate
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press President Donald Trump’s push to resume big rallies despite concern he’s putting the public’s health at risk is part of a broader reelection campaign effo…
Trump says he will renew effort to end DACA protections
By ASTRID GALVAN and DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he will renew his effort to end legal protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought …
Ohio sees 2nd consecutive daily spike in coronavirus cases
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio reported a second consecutive daily spike in coronavirus cases on Friday, a day after Gov. Mike DeWine identified a “worrisome” rise…
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The NCAA on Friday expanded its policy banning states with prominent Confederate symbols from hosting its sponsored events, one day after the Southeastern Co…
Twins remove ex-owner Griffith statue over racist remarks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins on Friday announced they removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, citing racist remarks he made in 1978. Griffith’s statue was one…
Phillies: 5 players test positive for virus at Florida camp
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Five players for the Philadelphia Phillies have tested positive for COVID-19 at the team’s spring camp in Florida, prompting the club to indefinitely close the complex. The t…
NFL teams went high-tech for team bonding this offseason
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — NFL players and coaches went home in March and stayed there for the next few months, along with most of the world. Football pads were replac…