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Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses former Vice President Joe Biden despite a mixed record on abortion rights. To support Democrats, the group is boosting spending by 50% over the 2016 campaign.

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a victory for LGBTQ workers, ruling that the federal law that bars sex discrimination in employment applies to LGBTQ employees.

The Supreme Court says the federal ban on discrimination "based on sex" applies to gay, lesbian and transgender employees.

U.S. stock indexes fell earlier on Monday, but they turn higher after the Federal Reserve announces it will start buying corporate debt.

Alcohol and drug consumption have increased recently, but fewer patients have sought treatment. Most treatment centers face possible closure even as they anticipate a post-pandemic surge in need.

Staffers at the Los Angeles Times say editors have failed to fulfill promises of racial equity at the paper including in hiring, pay and the coverage it offers readers.

A Russian court has sentenced American Paul Whelan, accused of espionage, to 16 years in prison. He was arrested in 2018 at a hotel in Moscow. The former U.S. Marine says he was set up.

Recent primaries have exposed an overtaxed voting system and raised questions about how much can be fixed by November.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifted the state's stay-at-home order a month ago. Now the average number of daily coronavirus cases has nearly tripled from two weeks ago.

Brendon Ayanbadejo, an equal rights activist who faced criticism for his own outspokenness while playing for the Baltimore Ravens, wishes the NFL's move to embrace protesting athletes came sooner.