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A homeless encampment seen on Monday in San Francisco. City lawmakers are demanding that the mayor step up efforts to house the city's homeless population to protect them from COVID-19.

San Francisco Lawmakers Order Mayor To Lease Hotel Rooms For Homeless

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance giving the mayor 12 days to secure thousands of rooms to house and protect the city's homeless population during the COVID-19 crisis.

Record Number Of Women Run For Congress In 2020

A record number of women are running for Congress in 2020, surpassing the number set in the historic 2018 midterm wave. It is because more Republican women are running this time.

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans, according to Medicare claims data.

Black Medicare Patients With COVID-19 Nearly 4 Times As Likely To End Up In Hospital

An analysis of claims data shows stark racial disparities among Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with COVID-19.

Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, New Zealand's director-general of health, pictured last week, said Tuesday that two women flying in from the U.K. via Australia had tested positive for the coronavirus and had been in isolation since their arrival.

After Weeks Of No New Cases Of COVID-19 In New Zealand, 2 Arrivals Test Positive

"We will almost certainly see cases here again" Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern predicted last week. "That is not a sign we have failed." The two women in the new cases are in self-isolation.

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it would freeze for one year the use of its facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies.

Amazon Halts Police Use Of Its Facial Recognition Technology

Amazon is the latest tech company to respond to demands that law enforcement not have access to controversial facial recognition technology.

Ballerinas Kennedy George, 14, and Ava Holloway, 14, pose in front of a monument of Confederate general Robert E. Lee after Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordered its removal after widespread civil unrest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Richmond, Va., on June 5.

In Richmond, Va., Protesters Transform A Confederate Statue

In the midst of nationwide protests, activists have been covering a statute to Gen. Robert E. Lee with graffiti and posing for photos.

We're Eating At Home And It's Costing Us More

The latest inflation data offers a snapshot of Americans' new pandemic spending habits. Prices are down for most goods and services but up sharply for groceries.

Being stuck at home during lockdowns was a recipe for increased drinking for some Americans.

Drinking Has Surged During The Pandemic. Do You Know The Signs Of Addiction?

Experts say a bit of extra drinking isn't a problem for many people, but they recommend watching out for specific behaviors that signal addiction.

"China supports the idea of a comprehensive review of the global response to COVID-19, after it is brought under control," says President Xi Jinping, seen here with President Trump last summer.

Xi Defends China's COVID-19 Actions, Backs 'Impartial' Review Of Pandemic Response

President Xi Jinping did not specifically refer to any of President Trump's criticisms. But he said the pandemic has exposed "weaknesses and deficiencies" in the global health system.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in May. She wants an Army officer who testified at Trump impeachment hearings to get his promotion.

Senator Puts Rare Hold On Military Promotions Over Ousted Army Officer

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified in impeachment hearings. He's been due for promotion to the rank of full colonel, but that has not happened. Sen. Tammy Duckworth wants assurances that it will.

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