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Chicago Police Officer Shot 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo With His Hands in the Air
City officials spent weeks disparaging Adam Toledo before releasing the body camera footage.
Increasing Pentagon Budget as US Pulls Out of Afghanistan Makes Little Sense
Fifty House Democrats signed a letter to President Biden in March urging a significantly reduced Pentagon budget.
Outrage Over Daunte Wright’s Killing Highlights the Risk of Driving While Black
The shooting took place about 10 miles from where Derek Chauvin is on trial for killing George Floyd.
Union Seeks New Election After Alabama Warehouse Organizing Drive Fails
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union that led the drive says Amazon illegally interfered in the vote.
Cuba’s Medical Investments Led to Lower Death Rates and Aid for Other Nations
Since 2020, approximately 440 Cubans have died from COVID-19, giving Cuba one of the lowest death rates per capita.
Biden Administration Slammed for Claiming Landmines Are a “Vital Tool”
The administration announced it will keep a Trump-era policy to allow military commanders to use landmines globally.
Four Unions at Rutgers University Reach Historic Deal to End Layoffs
After a year of austerity, faculty and staff at Rutgers University have voted for an agreement to protect jobs.
Hospitals Sued Patients Over Debt While Raking in Billions in Relief Aid
Some of the nation's richest hospitals recorded millions in surplus while patients have been sued for medical debt.
India Suspends Vaccine Exports as Calls Grow to Waive Big Pharma’s Patent Rights
Many of the world’s poorest countries depend on AstraZeneca vaccines that India produces.
COVID Is Surging in Brazil — and So Is Bolsonaro’s Quest to Consolidate Power
The heads of Brazil’s Army, Navy and Air Force all quit after President Jair Bolsonaro ousted his defense minister.