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Suit: Race a factor in death of Black man killed by trooper

By Mike Catalini Mar. 11, 2021 05:42 PM EST
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The family of a Black New York state man who was fatally shot by a New Jersey state trooper last year filed a lawsuit against the state in...

Camden City School District Superintendent Katrina McCombs poses for a portrait at the school district office, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Camden, NJ. A complete picture has yet to emerge of how much learning was lost by students during the pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
On pandemic 'learning loss,' schools look forward, not back

By Patrick Wall Of Chalkbeat And Kantele Franko Of The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2020 10:03 AM EDT

Camden diocese becomes latest to file for bankruptcy

Oct. 01, 2020 11:03 PM EDT
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — The Diocese of Camden has filed for bankruptcy, citing revenue losses because of the millions it paid out to clergy abuse victims and the...

FILE - This May 23, 2017, file photo shows a variety of Campbell's soups in a grocery cart at a store in Phoenix. Campbell Soup reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 boosted by people making more food at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Campbell Soup shares fall despite strong earnings, sales

Sep. 03, 2020 02:56 PM EDT

Protesters march Saturday, June 6, 2020, in New York. Demonstrations continue across the United States in protest of racism and police brutality, sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ragan Clark)
When protesters cry 'defund the police,' what does it mean?

By Michael Balsamo Jun. 08, 2020 08:44 AM EDT

Demonstrators paint the words 'defund the police' as they protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
When protesters cry 'defund the police,' what does it mean?

By Michael Balsamo Jun. 07, 2020 04:11 PM EDT

Crowds of people gather at Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill in Gravois Mills, Missouri, Sunday, May 24, 2020. Several beach bars along Lake of the Ozarks were packed with party-goers during the Memorial Day weekend. Several political leaders in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas, as well as the state of Kansas' health secretary, have condemned Lake of the Ozarks revelers for failing to practice social distancing, amid fears they could return to areas hard hit by the coronavirus and spread the disease. (Shelly Yang/Kansas City Star via AP)
Kansas City, St. Louis leaders urge lakegoers to quarantine

By Summer Ballentine And Jim Salter May. 26, 2020 10:07 AM EDT

Missouri health director warns revelers: Virus is still here

By Jim Salter May. 25, 2020 03:16 PM EDT
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s health director issued a dire warning Monday after photos and video showed Memorial Day weekend revelers partying close...

Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks packed amid COVID-19 pandemic

May. 24, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop people from packing the central Missouri vacation hot spot of the Lake of the Ozarks for the Memorial...

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons smiles while speaking at a news conference before an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons is closer to getting cleared to play, should the NBA season resume. Simmons, the league leader in steals, was sidelined with nerve issues in his lower back when the season suspended was March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic. "We've took our time, we've been methodical and thoughtful about his recovery and rehab, just to make sure, because we weren't in a rush," 76ers GM Elton Brand said on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
76ers GM: Injured Simmons 'close or ready' to NBA return

By Dan Gelston May. 05, 2020 03:59 PM EDT