Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd by an anonymous jury, a trend that has some legal experts worried about transparency.
Author: Marco della Cava, USA TODAY
Adam Toledo, Daunte Wright and George Floyd: Would more de-escalation training stop police from killing people?
The trial of Derek Chauvin and the shootings of Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright have renewed the spotlight on the inadequate nature of police training.
After COVID-19, post-traumatic growth could bring creativity, joy back into your life, but perhaps not until 2024
Many have suffered trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts say post-traumatic growth could help Americans heal and find joy.
Medical school applications surge as COVID-19 inspires Black and Latino students to become doctors
Inspired by the role of doctors during a pandemic that has ravaged Black and Latino communities, students of color are increasingly eyeing med school.
California faces ‘darkest days’ as COVID-19 cases surge, pushing hospital staff to the breaking point
Once a model for keeping COVID-19 cases at bay, California is facing ‘darkest days’ of crisis as hospitals quickly fill to capacity.
Will San Francisco, New York and other big cities recover from COVID-19? What a post-vaccine city could look like
COVID-19 started a work from home trend that could permanently alter how big cities look, from new parks to cheaper rents.
Aviator Chuck Yeager met with USA TODAY as a feisty legend in 2012
The test pilot legend made famous in ‘The Right Stuff’ talks to USA TODAY about his life.
What will 2021 bring? Promising vaccines and ‘the darkest days of our war on COVID-19’
Vaccines offer the promise of a renewed 2021, but first there are months ahead of the “darkest days” of the COVID-19 war.
Most Americans want protections for LGBTQ people. Biden could finally make that happen
After four years of President Trump, victories for Biden and LGBTQ state lawmakers have created a “reason for hope” for many LGBTQ Americans.
After Biden win, Black activists demand reparations for slavery, police reform
After helping to deliver crucial votes in a Biden-Harris win, Black Lives Matter activists say defunding the police and other issues need action.