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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender about plans to defund and dismantle the city's police department following George Floyd's death and nationwide protests.

Author L.L. McKinney created the #PublishingPaidMe hashtag, where black and white authors are comparing their book advances. "You can now use this to fight for what you are worth," she says.

A crowd has gathered in Houston Monday to pay respects to George Floyd. Floyd was born in North Carolina but grew up in Houston. He was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis.

The U.S. is trying to rally its main allies in Asia to confront China on COVID-19, Hong Kong, trade and other issues. It puts Japan and South Korea, who share deep trade ties with China, in a bind.

06-09-20 8:30 AM newscast

Some cities are balking at spending big money on treatment projects to keep sewage out of waterways. Washington, D.C., considered canceling a project to protect the Potomac River.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to its knees, says U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. He says the global body requires more enforcement mechanisms and more "appetite to bite."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about the pledge he made Monday to provide free health care for all black Kentuckians who need it.

Robbin Hardy was a pastor and the founder of the Girls Enrichment Mentorship Services in Baton Rouge, La. She died from COVID-19 at the age of 56 in April.

Nearly three dozen incidents of cars ramming into protesters have been recorded since the start of unrest over George Floyd's death. Researchers say it appears to be a growing tactic of the far right.