Tag: Social issues
Bail reduced for father of suspect in student’s killing
<p>SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A judge reduced bail Wednesday for a man accused of helping his son hide the body of California college...
House votes to curb power of presidency on travel bans
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House passed legislation Wednesday designed to constrain a president’s power to limit entry to the U.S., a response to former...
Publisher pauses release of new Philip Roth biography
NEW YORK — The publisher of a new, bestselling biography about Philip Roth has temporarily halted the book's shipping and promotion as its author,...
Florida’s governor sued over new ‘anti-riot’ law
ORLANDO, Fla. — A social justice group has filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others two days after the Republican signed...
Lawyer shifts legal fight from George Floyd to Pamela Turner
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The conviction Tuesday of former Minneapolis Officer <a href="https://apnews.com/article/derek-chauvin-trial-live-updates-04-20-2021-955a78df9a7a51835ad63afb8ce9b5c1">Derek Chauvin</a> on murder and manslaughter charges for pinning George Floyd's neck with his...
Tennessee could require fetal remains be buried or cremated
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It will now be up to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to decide whether some medical providers will be required to cremate...
Florida’s governor sued over new ‘anti-riot’ law
<p>ORLANDO, Fla. — A social justice group has filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others two days after the Republican signed...
Ex-Arizona official gets more prison time in adoption scheme
SALT LAKE CITY — A former Arizona politician could serve up to 15 years in prison for operating an illegal adoption scheme involving women...
Faith leaders hope Chauvin verdict lifts racial justice work
Faith leaders in Minnesota and across the United States expressed hope that their advocacy work for racial justice will gain momentum from the guilty...
DA: No charges against officer in Tennessee school shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The police officer who shot and killed a student in a Tennessee high school will not face criminal charges, a district...