Democracy Dies in Darkness
Officers in Minneapolis following a peaceful march through south Minneapolis on Thursday in response to Derek Chauvin, who is charged with George Floyd's murder, having posted bail. (Nicholas Pfosi/Reuters)
A 19-year veteran of the Minneapolis police force before he was fired in May, Chauvin is facing second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in George Floyd’s death. A judge's order allows him to live in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota or Wisconsin after he posted a conditional $1 million bond..
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Mounds of debris still litter the streets, windows sit shattered, and rooftops remain patched by tarps.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is investigating whether the Trump Organization improperly inflated the value of the Seven Springs estate.
Politicians will be prohibited from declaring victory in the election until two reliable news outlets have called the race. Tweets that encourage interference in the voting process will be removed. For ordinary users, the most visible change begins next week: Twitter will limit the ability to retweet automatically.
The Michigan attorney general on Thursday announced charges against seven members or “associates” of the Wolverine Watchmen, a self-styled militia group.
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George Floyd's death became a symbol for racial injustice. Racism also played a role in his life.
George Floyd’s death became a symbol for police brutality. Those who knew him say it was also a stark reminder of the racism they've faced all their lives.
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A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier delivers mail on Thursday in Salem, Ore. (Getty Images)
The Postal Service is preparing to deploy extra personnel and transportation and processing resources in expectation of an influx of ballots.
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Eight people close to the GOP — from Capitol Hill to the Trump campaign to the White House — say this week has spooked them and they are now bracing for the electoral worst.
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President Trump's polls are getting worse. But what if we just take his best, high-quality ones? The outcome would very likely be the same.
Police in Hamburg check IDs and guest lists at a pub to control the spread of the virus. (Reuters)
Germany recorded 4,516 new coronavirus cases Friday. That remains significantly lower than the daily cases in other European countries, including the United Kingdom, France and Spain, but it represents a 60 percent increase in the past two days alone.
The country has made public the warrants of children wanted for alleged crimes, in violation of international law, according to Human Rights Watch.
After the president’s diagnosis, social media researchers saw a spike in hateful sentiments against both China and Asian Americans, as well as the recycling of other conspiracies.
With the virus gripping one of the world’s least-developed countries, millions will gather to cast votes in a matter of weeks.
School buses are parked in Brooklyn on Tuesday. New York will temporarily close schools in nine neighborhoods experiencing an uptick in coronavirus infections. (AFP via Getty Images)
Public schools, which educate 50 million children, got a $13.2 billion infusion in late March to help transition to remote learning. Schools anticipated a larger aid package to help cover the costs of reopening. But they're still waiting.
Rittenhouse is accused of killing two men and wounding a third during unrest in Kenosha, Wis.
Tracy Cole, 48, and her daughters were protesting after Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm decided not to charge the officer who shot and killed Alvin Cole, 17, in February.
Penny Nance's pastel pink bus, which bears the Supreme Court nominee’s face, is making its way through a dozen swing states this month.
The Justice Department had demanded in August that the university change its consideration of race in the admissions process.
The addition came a day after local public health authorities urged coronavirus testing for anyone who recently worked at the White House or who attended the Rose Garden event announcing the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. 
Prosecutors said the officer had legal justification for the May 7 shooting of Finan Berhe.
Victorine Mbazang harvests greens from her plot at Blair Road Community Garden. (Katherine Frey/The Post)
The city’s 68 community gardens offer free plots of fertile land. Many gardens have years-long waitlists, and demand is growing during the pandemic as people stuck at home look for new, healthy hobbies.
As a county supervisor, Republican Bob Good voted on items that benefited companies in which he now owns stock.
Remnants of Hurricane Delta promise some wet times later in the weekend. It's not too bad before that.
Clarity in Vienna, Va., diversified its offerings to include an outdoor kitchen and dining in its parking lot. (Scott Suchman for The Post)
Restaurants get creative, get frugal – and get patios.
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Black men have often been overlooked by the political establishment, but in 2020 they’re having their say.
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Eight months after her father died, the three-time World Cup champion decided in March to return to Europe to compete again, only to have the pandemic wipe out the season’s final races. At home and told to stay there, she is also dealing with her father’s absence.
Holtby's departure signals one of the most significant pieces to move on from a Washington core that carried the Capitals to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in 2018.
The 21-year-old from Florida began 2020 by capturing her first major title at the Australian Open. She now has the chance at her second Grand Slam trophy in the French Open final on Saturday against Polish teenager Iga Swiatek.
Lin-Manuel Miranda with his father, Luis Miranda. (HBO)
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A new HBO documentary, “Siempre, Luis,” celebrates the playwright’s father. And, yes, “Hamilton,” too.
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“Charm City Kings” is one of few films that center Black boys, elevating their humanity by simply giving it screentime. Here are some others that give Black boyhood its due.
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Brosh’s long-awaited graphic memoir comes seven years after her bestseller, “Hyperbole and a Half.”
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For most of us, the answer depends on age, health and risk tolerance, but it’s a common question as many people begin planning holiday trips.
Fat Bear Week was born in 2014 as a way to “celebrate all the hard work that these bears do to survive and thrive.” It’s not clear if it drives tourism to Katmai National Park, but the bear cameras do.