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Even as far away as New Zealand, protesters have taken inspiration from America's movement against police abuse of people of color.

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee demands the social network fact-check ads from political candidates, saying its hands-off policies "pose a threat to free and fair elections."

A group of first responders who spoke to the news media, including NPR, about their experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak are suing the city after they were suspended or restricted from work.

The AFL-CIO president backs changes to police practices and accountability. But the group is also facing criticism for continued ties with police unions.

The Fed leaves interest rates near zero as expected, and promises to use all of its tools to support the economy. Officials project unemployment above 9% at the end of this year.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Gluck of The Athletic about NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate battle flag at all of its events and properties.

Jacob Frey acknowledges a need to shift a culture that has "failed black and brown people" for years. But he says calling for the dismantling of police without an alternative in place is "not a plan."

Yosemite National Park reopens Thursday after nearly three months of closure because of the pandemic. Local businesses are beginning to reopen as well, and many visitors are eager to return.

Biden and Trump are back on the campaign trail. Amazon will no longer let police use its facial recognition software. And, U.S. Student Xiyue Wang discusses his time in prison in Iran.

In places ranging from chicken processing plants to hair salons, workers say employers aren't doing enough to protect them from getting sick. Advocates blame a lack of mandatory federal safety rules.