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Geofence warrants to be tested in Virginia bank robbery case

It was a terrifying bank robbery: Demanding cash in a handwritten note, a man waved a gun, threatened to kill a teller's ...

Cop who stopped Elijah McClain fired over response to photos

One of the white officers who stopped Elijah McClain was fired over photos showing colleagues reenacting the chokehold used ...

The Latest: Trump goes to Mount Rushmore for fireworks

The Latest on President Donald Trump's July Fourth celebration at Mount Rushmore (all times local): 5:30 p.m.

Top prospect Maker picks Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis

Highly touted prospect Makur Maker verbally committed to Howard University on Friday, picking the Bison over college ...

Violence mars Portland protests, frustrates Black community

Protesters in this liberal, predominantly white city have taken to the streets peacefully every day for more than five weeks ...

Reopening strategist Castex named new French prime minister

The new French prime minister appointed Friday said he feels ready to face the key challenge of reviving France's economy ...

Russian Orthodox Church defrocks coronavirus-denying monk

The Russian Orthodox Church on Friday defrocked a coronavirus-denying monk who has defied Kremlin lockdown orders and taken ...

Complaint: Missing Texas soldier was killed at Fort Hood

Federal and military investigators say a soldier missing since April was killed and dismembered by a fellow soldier stationed ...

UK historian quits Cambridge post after slavery remarks

British historian and TV presenter David Starkey relinquished his honorary fellowship at a University of Cambridge college ...

Putin orders amendments extending his rule into constitution

President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered amendments that would allow him to remain in power until 2036 to be put into the ...

Vatican watchdog sees record cooperation levels despite raid

The Vatican’s financial watchdog agency has reported record levels of internal cooperation despite being thrown into turmoil ...

Disney suspends college internship program amid pandemic

Walt Disney World has suspended the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Disney said ...

First coronavirus then Trump order split Indian families

The March day that his father died, Karan Murgai boarded a plane to India. The coronavirus was spreading, so Murgai's wife ...

The Latest: California advises against holiday gatherings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Californians to turn to their “better angels” and use common sense by wearing ...

Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher handed recruiting penalties by NCAA

Texas A&M's football program was placed on probation and coach Jimbo Fisher given a six-month show cause order by the NCAA ...

Christina Ricci files for divorce from husband of 7 years

Actress Christina Ricci has filed for divorce Thursday from her husband of seven years, and is asking for sole custody of ...

21 Savage launches free online financial program for youth

Rapper 21 Savage will be launching a free online financial literacy education program for youth sheltered at home during the ...

AP Source: NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem

“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during ...

Iowa governor signs abortion law amid court challenge

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a bill that requires women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion, ...

NASCAR meets with minister pushing for racial equality

As the Rev. Greg Drumwright watched members of his ministry crowd the fence at Talladega Superspeedway to cheer for Black ...