Jonathan Franklin
Stories
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Business
American Airlines CEO aims to 'rebuild trust' after Black men removed from flight
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National
You can get your passport renewed online again. Here's how it works
The rollout of online passport renewal is restricted to certain windows, beginning midday Eastern time weekly. Officials say the processing times for renewing online are the same as renewing by mail.
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National
Black workers sue General Mills over alleged racial discrimination at a Georgia plant
The eight employees say that since the plant opened in 1988, many systems in place have benefited white workers more than Black staff. They claim that HR has ignored “egregious incidents of racism.”
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National
The NAACP calls on American Airlines to investigate recent discrimination incidents
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Law & Courts
American Airlines faces a discrimination suit after removing 8 Black men from flight
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Melinda French Gates to give $1 billion to women's rights groups
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National
Hershey's lawsuit argues the company uses 'deceptive' packaging in Reese's products
Four plaintiffs in Florida say Hershey falsely represented several Reese's Peanut Butter products by showing "explicit carved-out artistic designs" on the wrappers being sold.
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National
Family of Black U.S. airman seeks answers after fatal shooting by Florida deputy
Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman, was shot and killed at his apartment by a deputy this month. Lawyers for the family dispute the sheriff's office claim of self-defense.
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National
1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error
Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area.
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Arts & Life
Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024
In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the retail giant says it is committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community year-round, not only during the month of June.
