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Local library sees surge in request for books on race

RESERVE YOUR TICKET: First look inside the 2020 Topeka St. Jude Dream Home

Two people safe after water rescue in Oakland neighborhood

Topeka man goes back to the streets to help kids, community get on right track

Protesters peacefully gather in Manhattan

Local Sports

OBJ a “model guy” during Browns’ virtual offseason program

AP source: NBA presents players with plan for season restart

Broncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racism

The Latest: Wright State drops softball and tennis programs

Horse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci finishes second in debut

Local Weather

Scattered storms possible late tonight

Summer sizzle across the area this week, storms late Wednesday

Summer sizzle across the area this week, storms late Wednesday

Building heat and humidity toward and through the weekend

Building heat and humidity toward and through the weekend

More heat and humidity ahead this week

More heat and humidity ahead this week

Stronger breezes, higher temperatures and more mugginess this week

Stronger breezes, higher temperatures and more mugginess this week

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Coronavirus cases rise in US south and west as crowded protests spark worries

Amazon’s best sellers list is dominated almost entirely by books on race right now

A decision has been made on additional charges for officers in George Floyd case

The US national security adviser says there’s no systemic racism in policing. Studies suggest otherwise

These Black nature lovers are busting stereotypes, one cool bird at a time

How you can help communities get back on their feet

5 things to know for June 3: Protests, coronavirus, elections, Israel, RNC

Biden campaign turns speech on nation’s unrest into battleground digital ad

Obama to discuss George Floyd death and policing in virtual town hall Wednesday

Donald Trump’s ‘bunker’ story tells you everything you need to know about him

Chances look slim for Congress to overhaul policing laws any time soon

Trump risks potential backlash from evangelicals with ‘tone-deaf’ Bible photo-op

Why Joe Biden will almost certainly pick a black woman as VP

Trump launches defensive Twitter spree as America grieves

World News

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Laser mapping reveals largest and oldest Mayan temple

What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, June 3

Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

A dinosaur’s last meal: A 110 million-year-old dinosaur’s stomach contents are revealed

Two lefties make a right, if you’re a rare garden snail

Scientists say they have found the cleanest air on Earth

Animal DNA is helping unlock some Dead Sea Scrolls secrets

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ cast donates $100,000 to bail relief fund for protesters

Lea Michele apologizes after Samantha Marie Ware accuses her of making ‘Glee’ a ‘living hell’

Keke Palmer asks National Guard members to ‘march with us’ during protest

‘Law & Order’ spinoff fires writer after he appeared to make threatening social media post

Wanda Sykes calls on white people to ‘step up’ to stop racism

Jay-Z takes out full-page ads across the country in dedication to George Floyd

Entertainment leaders release Covid-19 production guidelines

Headlines

Coronavirus cases rise in US south and west as crowded protests spark worries

Amazon’s best sellers list is dominated almost entirely by books on race right now

A decision has been made on additional charges for officers in George Floyd case

The US national security adviser says there’s no systemic racism in policing. Studies suggest otherwise

Laser mapping reveals largest and oldest Mayan temple

What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, June 3

These Black nature lovers are busting stereotypes, one cool bird at a time

How you can help communities get back on their feet

5 things to know for June 3: Protests, coronavirus, elections, Israel, RNC

Retired St. Louis Police captain killed after responding to a pawnshop alarm during looting

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