The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court just wrapped up a term that yielded significant rulings in cases involving race and discrimination…
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Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand,…
Is hiring picking up in the US? Thursday’s report will help illustrate trends
WASHINGTON — Is the U.S. economy emerging from a period of sluggish hiring to something more dynamic? Thursday’s report from…
Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares, with Kospi down nearly 8%
HONG KONG — Shares slumped Thursday in Japan and South Korea in the latest spate of heavy selling of computer…
Belgium overturns two-goal deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in round of 32 at World Cup
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John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy
NEW YORK — For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the…
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
SAN FRANCISCO — Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American…
Tropical storm Douglas forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land: Hurricane center
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Douglas formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the…
Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas’ restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts…
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
WASHINGTON — Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois…