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Police called in to break up confrontations at UCLA campus protest
Police were called to the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles after fighting broke out this morning between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters.
Yellow Lab Named Lily Wins Florida Dog Surfing Contest
Tired of playing fetch with your dog? Teach your pet to surf. The 8th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Championships were held over the weekend in Cocoa Beach to support the local humane society.
Biden Economist Plans To Tackle Economic Disparities Caused By COVID-19
by Ayesha Rascoe
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit communities of color hard. One official leading the federal response is Labor Department Chief Economist Janelle Jones, the first Black woman in that post.
After Months Of Lockdown, The U.K. Is Slowly Reopening
by Frank Langfitt
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the pace of vaccinations means Britain can expect a major relaxation of restrictions next week, but summer travel rules have yet to be set.
Why Redistricting Efforts Are Even More Chaotic Than In Past Decades
by Greg Allen
The once-a-decade process of redrawing congressional and legislative maps this year is more disruptive than usual. The delay in releasing census data could force some states to postpone primaries.
D.C. Writer Plans To Walk Hundreds Of Miles To New York City
Writer Neil King wanted to take a nice long walk and see some history, so he decided to walk from his home in Washington, D.C., to New York City. We check in on how the trip is going so far.
News Brief: Chauvin Trial, Reviving Nuclear Talks, U.K. Slowly Reopens
Minneapolis' police chief testifies in Derek's Chauvin's trial. Talks aimed at bringing the U.S. and Iran back into the nuclear deal begin. After months of lockdown, the U.K. is reopening gradually.
Rapper DMX Is On Life Support At New York Hospital After Heart Attack
by Rodney Carmichael
News of DMX's condition prompted an outpouring of prayer and support on social media from fans and celebrities, including rappers Missy Elliott, Rick Ross, Ja Rule, Ice T and Chance the Rapper.
People Who Love To Hate QB Tom Brady Will Cringe At This One
A card from Tom Brady's rookie season sold for more than $2 million. The sale by an online sports auction house is the highest price ever — shattering the record that was held by Tom Brady.
Efforts Mount To Overturn Georgia's Controversial Voting Law
by Emil Moffatt
After Major League Baseball announced Friday it was moving the All Star Game out of Atlanta, reaction has been swift. MLB said it opposes the new Georgia law that restricts some voting rights.
NCAA Women's Final: Stanford Wins Championship With Victory Over Arizona
by Joey Palacios
The Stanford Cardinal won its third NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball championship and the first since 1992. The top-seeded Stanford team beat the Arizona Wildcats 54-53 in a thrilling final.