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Four Louisiana Cops Suspended After Video Shows Them Beating Black Man

"If the officers violated any of our policies, they will be disciplined accordingly," said Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.

U.S. AG William Barr Calls Trump 'Committed' To Reforming Criminal Justice

Barr said Trump "didn't require the crisis we have today" in order to start making efforts towards reforming police.

Iran Lawmakers Chant 'Death to America' As George Floyd Protests Intensify

The chants came at the behest of lawmaker Ahmad Naderi, who asked those in attendance "to show respect for the movement of the oppressed in the U.S." with their slogan.

What Biden's Potential Vice Presidential Picks Say About Defunding Police

Joe Biden's top picks, with the exception of Senator Kamala Harris, largely demurred or did not respond to Newsweek's requests for comment about the issue.

China Warns U.S. Not to Start Nuclear Testing Again

While neither the United States nor China has ratified a 1996 nuclear test ban, neither has detonated such weapons of mass destruction.

How Democrats' Bill Could Change U.S. Policing

Getting the reform package, which includes a ban on police chokeholds and the elimination of qualified immunity for officers, across the finish line will not be an easy task—and Democrats know it.

The debate

Governors Can't Pick and Choose Constitutional Rights

By Eugene Kontorovich

Pandemic Constitutional Rights: Not an All-Or-Nothing Proposition

By Michele Goodwin

opinion
Trump's Military Threat Backfired. But Will It Back Him if He Won't Go?
BY Robert Reich
The Return of Economic Nationalism
BY David Brog
To Prevent the Next Pandemic, the WHO and Spy Agencies Must Join Forces
BY Jamie Metzl and Glenn S. Gerstell
If Monuments to Slavers Were 'Educational,' We'd Have Hitler Statues Too
BY Erica Buist
Trump Is Right to Demand Law and Order in America
BY Nigel Farage
We Must Re-Think Identity, Privilege and Oppression in the Middle East
BY Nave Dromi

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What is an IB Private Education and Why is it so Important?

The aim of the IB is to offer the best possible international education for students of all backgrounds and from every part of the world. Find out more.

Newsweek AMPLIFY Launches Strategic Partnership Solutions for Brands

Newsweek AMPLIFY, the company's performance marketing business unit, has launched a new program to empower digital brands with comprehensive content marketing and advertising strategies.

Newsweek is partnering with the respected global data research firm Statista Inc. to establish a ranking of Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers in the United States 2020. If you work in this field, please participate in our survey.

More stories
Video Released Of Unarmed Black Man Killed During NJ Traffic Stop In May
Maurice Gordon was shot by police on May 23 after his car became disabled during a routine traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey.
WHO Walks Back Comments About 'Rare' Asymptomatic Spread of COVID-19
"Some people who are asymptomatic, or some people who don't have symptoms, can transmit the virus on," the World Health Organization's Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said Tuesday.
New Coronavirus Infections Hit 7-Day Average Highs in States Across U.S.
At least 14 states saw spikes in confirmed cases during the first week of June. While some health officials associate increasing case counts with reopening procedures, others attribute higher numbers to expanded diagnostic testing.
Buffalo Police Dispatcher Suspended For Calling Protesters 'Rabid Animals'
Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood confirmed that the employee has been suspended and an investigation has been launched.
Anti-Abortion Groups Say COVID-19 Vaccines May Use Cells From Human Fetuses
Organizations have written to the Trump and Trudeau administrations.
Georgia Voters Report Machine Problems, Long Lines at Polls During Primary
"Voters are either extremely livid or voters are just leaving altogether—or both," state Representative Jasmine Clark told Newsweek.
U.N. North Korea Expert Urges Security Council to Reconsider Sanctions
The special rapporteur also said there were reports of families in the country starving as some were eating just two meals a day.
Majority of Americans Oppose Cuts to Police Department Funding, Poll Shows
As the movement to defund the police grows, legislators on Capitol Hill are pushing back on the concept.
Prince Andrew Will be Forced to Testify on Jeffrey Epstein, Experts Say
Demands for The Duke of York's testimony on Jeffrey Epstein will be approved and he can only refuse to answer questions if it would incriminate him, legal experts tell Newsweek.
Police Forces Facing Funding Cuts in Wake of George Floyd's Death
Departments across the country have set out plans to redistribute money that would normally spent on police.
The Key Reforms in Democrats' Proposed Justice in Policing Act
Democrats have put forward a series of measures aimed at improving law enforcement practices and accountability for misconduct.

My Turn

'We Lost Our Parents in the 2004 Tsunami'

'I Was Bullied About My Appearance, Now I'm A Meghan Markle Look-Alike'

'In Searching for Dead ISIS Fighters in Iraq, I Found Refuge in My Friends'

Culture & Travel

Black Lives Matter Protests Around the World, in Photos

Artists on the Internet are Honoring George Floyd With Striking Portraits

Movies by Black Filmmakers Now Streaming Free on Criterion Channel

What Sets the Leading Liberal Arts Schools Apart?

There are a number of great Liberal Arts Schools in the USA today, but what qualities do the best of them have?

What Qualities Make a Leading University?

A Leading University has to have a track record of producing well qualified, gifted and employable candidates. Which schools earn the accolade?

Newsweek Special Edition: Food as Medicine

Humans have been using natural remedies like spices and herbs to heal common ailments for centuries. Now food science is proving many of those traditions true and innovating new ways to heal our bodies from the inside out. Discover the power of plant-based nutrition with this Newsweek Special Edition and start your journey to a healthier you.

Best Infection Prevention Products

During the coronavirus outbreak, health care is more important than ever. In Newsweek's first Best Health Care series, we highlight the best infection prevention products.

Best Addiction Treatment Centers

Newsweek and Statista are partnering to establish a ranking of Best Addiction Treatment Centers in the United States. If you work in this field, this survey is for you.