Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — James Talarico barely mentioned Donald Trump when he finally got to give his victory…
Vocal tic at BAFTA leaves Black Tourette syndrome community with mixed feelings
For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, the British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards incident earlier this…
Washington state hotline callers hear AI voice with Spanish accent
SEATTLE (AP) — Press “two” for Spanish … accent? For months, callers to the Washington state Department of…
This Amazon tribe was headed for extinction. An unexpected birth brings hope
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pugapia and her daughters Aiga and Babawru lived for years as the only surviving…
Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting by immigration agent
A grand jury on Wednesday rejected indictments over the fatal shooting last year of a U.S. citizen by…
Trump’s climate health rollback likely will hit vulnerable communities the most, experts say
In a stretch of Louisiana with about 170 fossil fuel and petrochemical plants, premature death is a fact…
Jesse Jackson won’t lie in honor at US Capitol Rotunda
WASHINGTON (AP) — The late Rev. Jesse Jackson will not lie in honor in the United States Capitol…
EEOC sues Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, alleging men were barred from a women’s forum
The U.S. federal agency that enforces workplace civil rights is suing a regional Coca-Cola bottler for sex discrimination,…
Trump hosts Black History Month reception
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception for Black History Month on Wednesday, less…
Minnesota and federal authorities investigating alleged beating of Mexican citizen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating the alleged beating of a Mexican citizen by immigration…
Trump is erasing history at national parks, lawsuit argues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies…
Judge orders Trump administration to restore George Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia
An exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington must be restored at his former home in Philadelphia…