Washington & Politics

NFL pledges to halt ‘race-norming,’ review Black claims

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PHILADELPHIA — The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of “race-norming” — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning...

Harvard researchers recommend Census not use privacy tool

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A group of Harvard researchers has come out against the U.S. Census Bureau's use of a controversial method to protect privacy with the numbers...

Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days

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The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing...

Biden, GOP senator to meet as infrastructure deadline looms

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WASHINGTON — Deadline looming, President Joe Biden is set to meet with the top Senate Republican negotiator on infrastructure as the administration signals time...

Jill Biden getting Delaware beach day for her 70th birthday

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WASHINGTON — Jill Biden is getting a day at the beach for her 70th birthday. ...

UK to mark queen’s Platinum Jubilee with 4 days of events

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LONDON — Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade...

NFL pledges to halt ‘race-norming,’ review Black claims

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PHILADELPHIA — The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of “race-norming” — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning...

For Black Voters Matter, the goal is greater community power

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LaTosha Brown opened with a song. Speaking about voting rights...

Federal judge declines to order fireworks at Mount Rushmore

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A federal judge on Wednesday rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's efforts to force the National Park Service to grant...

Pelosi rules out having Biden create Jan. 6 commission

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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ruling out a presidential commission to study the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling House...