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The U.S.’ complex relationship with policing through history

The U.S. has had a long, fascinating and challenging history with law enforcement — both trying to build it up and change it. To get a better sense of how the country has ended up at this moment of tension and unrest between activists and police, Jeff Glor traveled to a place at the center of police history to see ... Read More »

App aims to help marginalized Americans care for their mental health

With a pandemic, an economic crisis and a civil rights movement embroiling Americans all at once, many are looking for ways to cope with increased stress and anxiety. Michelle Miller takes a look at Shine, a new app designed to connect with people of color who are currently bearing the brunt of the struggles. She speaks to the app’s founders, ... Read More »

Polls show Trump trailing Biden in several key states

Joe Biden is leading President Trump in several key battleground states despite the pandemic forcing him to cut back on campaigning. Polls show the former vice president leading Mr. Trump in Georgia and North Carolina, and even narrowly ahead in Texas. He continues the search for a running mate, with one-on-one interviews with potential candidates set to begin after July ... Read More »

“Godzilla” dust cloud from Sahara blankets parts of U.S.

A Saharan dust storm, nicknamed “Godzilla” for its massive size, is moving toward the northeastern U.S. after stretching from Texas to Florida on Friday. It is expected to cause thick, hazy skies that will lead to poor air quality. Parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are also expecting to be battered by severe thunderstorms Saturday after golf ball-sized hail pelted ... Read More »

Florida and Texas struggle with surging coronavirus cases

The U.S. broke another single-day record for new coronavirus infections Friday as other countries around the world continued the process of reopening. The spike has the governors of Florida and Texas reversing course and tightening restrictions. Michael George reports from New York, once the epicenter of the pandemic. Source Read More »