Tag: Social issues
White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools
<p>Facing criticism that President Joe Biden has not acted aggressively enough on reopening schools, the White House on Thursday said it’s aiming for a...
NYC officer disciplined for “politically oriented patch”
NEW YORK — New York City police said Saturday that they have disciplined an officer who wore a “politically oriented patch” after a video...
Wolves’ Beasley gets 120-day sentence for gun threat
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to a felony charge of threats...
Now-adult in same-sex custody battle seeks removal from suit
The now-18-year-old woman at the center of a yearslong, same-sex custody dispute that spanned Vermont to Nicaragua said in court documents filed Wednesday that...
Spanish court rules to extradite broker to Venezuela
MADRID — Spain's National Court has approved the extradition of a financial broker wanted in Venezuela on charges of fraud and embezzlement of funds.
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Cubs’ Hoyer: Wrigley Field must be place for women to thrive
<p>CHICAGO — The Cubs might conduct more thorough background checks when deciding hires in the wake of sexual harassment accusations against former director of...
Honduran-born US citizen settles lawsuit over jailing
<p>NEW ORLEANS — A Honduran-born United States citizen has settled a lawsuit with a Louisiana sheriff’s office that jailed him in 2018 on suspicion...
Biden ending deals with Central America restricting asylum
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is withdrawing the U.S. from agreements with three Central American countries that restricted the ability of people to seek...
Study: Jail populations dropped, rose slightly in pandemic
O'FALLON, Mo. — Jail populations across the U.S. dropped by nearly a quarter at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, before rising slightly again...
Ending Indiana gun permits could cost police $3.5 million
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana legislators would face coming up with $3.5 million a year for local police agencies if they repeal the state law requiring...