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The American Psychological Association says it has perpetuated racism for decades.

American Psychological Association apologizes for contributing to systemic racism

By Nicole Chavez, CNN The country’s leading scientific and professional psychology organization has issued a formal apology to communities of color for hurting them by contributing to systemic racism. “The American Psychological Association failed in its role leading the discipline of psychology, was complicit in contributing to systemic inequities, and hurt many through racism, racial

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A Cook County judge paused the vaccination requirement for the Chicago Police Department on Monday until the union's grievances can be arbitrated.

Judge pauses Chicago police vaccine requirement

By Carma Hassan, CNN A Cook County judge paused the vaccination requirement for the Chicago Police Department on Monday until the union’s grievances can be arbitrated. Chicago’s vaccination policy remains in effect otherwise, Judge Raymond Mitchell said in his order, including “the reporting and testing obligations.” The ruling concerns a lawsuit the local Fraternal Order

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While technical issues were sorted prior jury selection in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial Monday

Judge plays ‘Jeopardy!’ with prospective jurors in Kyle Rittenhouse trial

By Brad Parks, CNN While technical issues were sorted prior to jury selection in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial Monday, Judge Bruce Schroeder played “Jeopardy!” with prospective jurors to pass the time. “Not to be Confused for 400,” Schroeder said. “On the menu, scallops are shellfish and these are immature or green onions.” “Scallions,” many prospective

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Members of the New York City fire and police departments and other city workers had until Friday evening to show proof they have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine or be placed on unpaid leave. Firefighters are shown here as their fire engine enters the FDNY Engine 281/Ladder 147 station on October 29

2,300 NYC firefighters call out sick as vaccine mandate begins, but mayor says public safety not disrupted

By Christina Maxouris, Artemis Moshtaghian and Ralph Ellis, CNN Hundreds of New York City firefighters called in sick Monday morning as the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for municipal employees went into effect, bringing the total number of sickouts in the fire department to 2,300, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said at a news conference. Normally, 800-1,000

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