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Updated May 22, 2021 - Politics & Policy

CNN cuts ties with Rick Santorum over comments about Native Americans

Rick Santorum

100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre, last living survivors urge U.S. to not forget

Photo of the side profile of Viola Fletcher's face
May 22, 2021 - World

11 days, 8 calls and a ceasefire: Inside Biden's response to the Gaza crisis

May 22, 2021

Race and criminal justice in America

Photo illustration of handcuffs and two police officers.

More than 70 officers have left U.S. Capitol Police since Jan. 6 riot

A Capitol Police officer running through the U.S. Capitol while responding to the riot on Jan. 6.
May 22, 2021 - Economy

What's behind the housing market gridlock

Illustration of a cross-stitched “Home Sweet Home” with "Home" crossed out. 

VC not only survived, but thrived in 2020

Illustration of a black swan and a dollar bill.
May 22, 2021 - Science

The two-sided risks of lab-enhanced viruses

Illustration of a laboratory test tube with a time bomb attached

Axios-Ipsos poll: Black Americans' police experiences are getting worse

Biden stresses Democratic Party's support for Israel

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference with Moon Jae-in, South Korea's president, not pictured, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Latest Gaza conflict fuels anti-Semitism, Islamophobia across U.S., Europe

A member of the Initiative against Anti-Semitism Gelsenkirchen holds a placard reading 'fight antisemitism - No matter where it comes from - #never again' during a vigil in front of the synagogue
May 21, 2021 - Economy

Movie theaters eye summer box office rebound

movie theater patron covid mask

Women hide who they are when they game online

Illustration of a pixelated female gamer at her desk

Minnesota's AG to prosecute Daunte Wright manslaughter case

Kim Potter's booking photos.
May 21, 2021 - World

New confrontation at al-Aqsa Mosque hours after Gaza ceasefire

May 21, 2021 - Economy

Tribune shareholders vote to approve Alden takeover

Chicago Tribune
May 21, 2021 - Sports

IOC VP says Tokyo Olympics will begin even under state of emergency

Illustration of the coronavirus arranged as the Olympic rings
May 21, 2021 - Economy

DC vs. VC

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
May 21, 2021 - Sports

Fighting racial bias in NFL brain injury payouts

Illustration of a brain with football stitching across the side.
May 21, 2021 - World

Fears of fragile ceasefire in Gaza

On a horse cart loaded with belongings, Palestinians return today to their home in the town of Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip. Photo: Khalil Hamra/AP

The techlash is a bust

May 21, 2021 - Economy

The death of the office market was greatly exaggerated

The global impact of Black Lives Matter

Photo illustration of BLM protest signs from around the world.
May 21, 2021 - Technology

White House enlists dating apps in vaccination push

An image of a smartphone showing vaccination status
May 21, 2021 - Health

Prescription drug price fight gets a funding infusion

Illustration of money pouring into a prescription bottle. 

Scoop: HHS prepared to double migrant capacity at Fort Bliss

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is seen making remarks.

The good cop/bad cop routine on Israel

President Biden is seen delivering remarks about a cease-fire in the fighting between the Israelis and Palestinians.

Scoop: Committee beef scuttles China higher-ed scrutiny

Illustration of a United States quarter puzzle piece and a Chinese Yuan puzzle piece

Biden's Korean War diplomacy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seen bowing to ROK President Moon as he visited the U.S. Capitol.

Scoop: VP, CHC discussed digital banking for Northern Triangle

Vice President Kamala Harris is seen meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
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