Democrats, Biden look to accelerate Southern political shift
BILL BARROW
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — From Mississippi retiring its state flag to local governments removing Confederate statues from public spaces, a bipartisan push...
More fireworks in Americans’ hands for July 4 raises risks
SUMAN NAISHADHAM
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — For many Americans, the Fourth of July will be more intimate this year. It also could be riskier.
Saturday...
Trump, Biden fight for primacy on social media platforms
ALEXANDRA JAFFE and AMANDA SEITZ
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — On an average day, President Donald Trump sends about 14 posts to the 28 million...
In troubled times: Independence Day in a land of confusion
TED ANTHONY
AP National Writer
It was the worst of times. It was the weirdest of times.
It was a season of sickness and shouting, of...
At Mount Rushmore, Trump digs deeper into nation’s divisions
STEPHEN GROVES, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — At the foot of Mount Rushmore and on the...
Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump plans to go big
AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more...
‘People aren’t stupid’: Pence’s virus spin tests credibility
JILL COLVIN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence has long played the straight man to Donald Trump, translating the president's bombast into...
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues
SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
Rick Carlisle isn't sure what to expect from players during the national anthem when the NBA season resumes in empty...
Move to rename ‘Bloody Sunday’ bridge has critics in Selma
JAY REEVES
Associated Press
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Thousands gathered in this river city in 1940 to dedicate a new bridge in honor of white...
‘Huge bummer’: July Fourth will test Americans’ discipline
JOHN SEEWER
Associated Press
The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and...