3 People a Day Have Died in U.S. Police Encounters During Chauvin Trial

Since testimony in Derek Chauvin’s case began, at least 64 people have died in police run-ins, with over half of those being Black and Latino people.

Boston’s acting mayor is doing something her predecessor did not: challenging the police over a former union leader.

Elite Universities Welcome More Diverse Freshman Class

The pandemic, the aftermath of the George Floyd protests and a decreased reliance on standardized tests have led to more diverse admissions.

Virus Deaths Pass 3 Million as New Hot Spots Emerge

“It just never crossed your mind that there would be so many dead in so little time,” said one man in Mexico City.

A War Is Ending. A Pennsylvania Town Exhales.

In Canonsburg, known for its big Fourth of July parade, many people say they are proud of America’s military but weary of the long war in Afghanistan.

Debating Exit From Afghanistan, Biden Rejected Generals’ Views

Over two decades of war, the Pentagon had fended off the political instincts of frustrated elected leaders. President Biden refused to be persuaded.

Prince Philip Is Laid to Rest in a Somber 50-Minute Ceremony

Viewers were able to see what seemed like a slight easing in the strained relations between Princes William and Harry during the televised service.

Seeing the queen alone added a painful note for many watching from home.

After Bullying Reports, Scott Rudin Steps Away From Broadway Shows

The powerful producer of “Hello, Dolly!” and “The Book of Mormon” regrets “the pain my behavior caused” and says others will directly run his shows.

100 Days Without ALL-CAPS Rants: Why Trump’s Twitter Silence Matters

Democrats are breathing easier and Republicans are crying censorship amid a strange quiet after a four-year bombardment of presidential verbiage.

Fund-Raising Surged for Republicans Who Sought to Overturn the Election

The lawmakers, who encouraged their followers to protest in Washington on Jan. 6, have capitalized on the riot to draw huge campaign donations.

Democrats Aim to Revive a Campaign Finance Watchdog

Republicans denounced the proposed overhaul as an attempt to mount a partisan takeover of what critics consider a moribund Federal Election Commission.

The Weekender: In Nevada, an Unusual Office Perk

A book that investigates an old Mount Everest mystery. The woman who made Vincent van Gogh famous. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s continuing troubles. And more.

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