Deb Haaland becomes first-ever Native American U.S. Cabinet secretary
Haaland's historic appointment to the cabinet follows weeks of campaigning by Native American tribes and environmental groups
Oscar nominee 'Nomadland' spotlights Amazon's RV workforce
The film, which has earned six Oscar nods, spotlights an itinerant way of life that has seen an explosion of interest in the time of coronavirus
Oscar nominee 'Nomadland' spotlights Amazon's RV workforce
The film, which has earned six Oscar nods, spotlights an itinerant way of life that has seen an explosion of interest in the time of coronavirus
U.S. housing legacy puts some Black neighborhoods at higher flood risk
Impact of 1930s practice of "redlining" when banks and insurers refused loans in parts of cities mainly with large minority populations still lingers, says economist
UK lawmakers mull making misogyny a hate crime amid anger over murder
Lawmakers consider changing the law as Sarah Everard's murder sparks nationwide debate about violence against women
UK bill would give police too much power to curb protests, critics warn
Under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, police would be able to set noise limits and start and end times on demonstrations
Texas lawmakers prepare bill to cut $5.1 bln in winter storm power fees
Texas prepares legislation to cut about $5.1 billion in disputed electricity and services fees
White House says Biden continues to support same-sex unions
White House says U.S. President Joe Biden will continue to support same-sex unions
Let's talk about women's safety, says mourner at heart of UK policing uproar
Political focus shifts from male violence against women onto London's Metropolitan Police after officers trying to disperse a vigil for Sarah Everard that breached COVID-19 lockdown rules
Australia's Cormann to lead OECD, climate activists dismayed
Climate activists have voiced disappointment over the new OECD boss, saying he has a history of blocking efforts to cut emissions