Tag: Social issues
How struggling households can get federal rental assistance
<p>An estimated 8.8 million Americans are behind on their rent, according the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While relief efforts have staved off some of...
Multiple violations found in probe of detained teen’s death
<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two juvenile prison guards slept while on duty, one of them failed to properly conduct overnight rounds, and two others failed...
Nonprofits gain funding from unusual source: Marijuana sales
Nonprofits have an unexpected new source of funding: State marijuana sales.
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Gal Gadot spotlights women’s stories in new docuseries
<p>NEW YORK — Gal Gadot is using her Hollywood starpower to spotlight remarkable women from around the world.</p>
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Ku Klux Klan membership records made public in Denver
<p>DENVER — History Colorado has debuted an online archive this week of 1,300 pages of original Ku Klux Klan membership records from 1924 through...
‘Jersey Shore’ star arrested on domestic violence allegation
LOS ANGELES — “Jersey Shore” star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested Thursday for investigation of felony domestic violence, police said.
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EXPLAINER: Can Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal?
MINNEAPOLIS — The unique circumstances surrounding Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death could offer the former Minneapolis police officer some shot at winning...
Slavia Prague defender Kúdela appeals 10-match ban
<p>PRAGUE — Slavia Prague defender Ondřej Kúdela is appealing his 10-match ban for racially abusing a Black opponent in a Europa League soccer match.</p>
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Black parents sue Wisconsin district over slavery lesson
<p>MADISON, Wis. — Three Black parents and their two children filed a lawsuit against a suburban Madison school district Friday alleging teachers inflicted emotional...
Jobs are make-or-break argument for Biden in climate plan
WASHINGTON — The White House is bringing out the billionaires, the CEOs and the union executives Friday to help sell President Joe Biden's climate-friendly...