Virginia lawmakers move to let locals decide on Confederate monuments
The Democratic led Virginia legislature approved measures to overturn a state protection law for Confederate monuments, enabling local governments to decide their fate. Gov. Ralph Northam supports giving jurisdictions control after years of national debate over how history is displayed in public spaces.
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International Women's Day marked by protests and appeals worldwide
From Manila to East London and Pakistan, rallies urged end to exploitation and greater gender equality. In Kyrgyzstan police broke up an unauthorized rally in Bishkek detaining about 60, mostly women, while Bamenda Cameroon saw a bomb attack without fatalities. Meghan Markle joined students in East London urging daily respect for women's contributions despite safety concerns.
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Harris endorses Biden as Jackson backs Sanders in race
Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden and pledges to help elect him, intensifying establishment support after Super Tuesday. Jesse Jackson backs Bernie Sanders, praising his responses on voting rights and Black colleges. Biden leads in endorsements from former rivals. Sanders gains Jackson's civil rights backing during a Michigan rally.
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