Tag: Social affairs
COVID-19 pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million last year
<p>The COVID-19 pandemic pushed total U.S. deaths last year beyond 3.3 million, the nation’s highest-ever annual death toll, the government reported Wednesday.</p>
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Is the UK racist? Report’s positive picture draws skepticism
LONDON — There is racism in Britain, but it’s not a systematically racist country that is “rigged” against non-white people, according to the findings...
Brazil’s government celebrates military coup anniversary
SAO PAULO — Key members of Brazil's government on Wednesday celebrated the anniversary of the country's 1964 military coup, which launched a 21-year dictatorship...
Former Arkansas, SMU coach Chad Morris takes Texas prep job
<p>ALLEN, Texas — Former Arkansas and SMU head coach Chad Morris has been hired as football coach at a suburban Dallas high school.</p>
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Holy days arrive for the faithful as pandemic eases in US
For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after...
An unwelcome prank: Volkswagen purposely hoodwinks reporters
<p>NEW YORK — Journalists are used to being wary about odd pranksters pulling April Fool's Day hoaxes at this time of year. Few expect...
Ump Hernández loses race discrimination lawsuit against MLB
<p>NEW YORK — Umpire Ángel Hernández lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination.</p>
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Latest graphic novel about John Lewis coming in August
NEW YORK — The award-winning series of graphic novels about congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis will continue a year after his death....
Appeals court upholds constitutionality of terror watchlist
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a challenge to the constitutionality of the government's terrorist watchlist, ruling that the...
State police to probe deadly Virginia Beach police shooting
<p>Virginia Beach police have turned over their investigation of an officer-involved shooting of a former college football player to Virginia State Police after the...