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AP-NORC poll: People of color bear COVID-19's economic brunt

AP-NORC poll: People of color bear COVID-19's economic brunt

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that compared with white Americans, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to have experienced job and other income losses during the pandemic, and those who have lost income are more likely to have found themselves in deep financial holes.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial: 7th juror seated; Mpls. to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit

Chauvin trial: 7th juror seated; Mpls. to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit

The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously agreed to a $27 million civil settlement with the family of George Floyd. The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continues in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death.
by Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Asian Americans experience 'far more' hate incidents than numbers indicate

Asian Americans experience 'far more' hate incidents than numbers indicate

Racially motivated attacks against Asian Americans have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, but a Los Angeles-based civil rights group says the actual numbers are even higher.
by H.J. Mai

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Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge; 6th juror chosen

Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge; 6th juror chosen

Judge Peter Cahill on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to restore a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. A sixth person was selected for the jury during morning proceedings.
by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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Signs of the times: Months after the election, yard signs still causing a ruckus

Signs of the times: Months after the election, yard signs still causing a ruckus

The 2020 election is over, but in some Minnesota communities, the campaign is still sparking controversy — in people’s yards. And cities are now rethinking their election sign restrictions. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Wisconsin protest shootings trial delayed at least 7 months

Wisconsin protest shootings trial delayed at least 7 months

The trial for an 18-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin has been pushed back by seven months and could be delayed even longer. 
by The Associated Press

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Congress OKs $1.9T COVID relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats

Congress OKs $1.9T COVID relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats

Congress has sent President Joe Biden the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The House approved the bill Wednesday over solid Republican opposition in a vote that gives the new president and Democrats a victory just seven weeks after he took office.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial: MN justices won't review 3rd-degree murder question

Chauvin trial: MN justices won't review 3rd-degree murder question

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied Derek Chauvin's petition to review an appeals court ruling on an additional murder charge against him in the killing of George Floyd.
by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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George Floyd family lawyer Ben Crump: Trial is 'a chance for justice'

George Floyd family lawyer Ben Crump: Trial is 'a chance for justice'

Ben Crump has long represented families of Black people killed by police. Crump says accountability is one thing, but "justice would be them still here with us living."
by Audie Cornish

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