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American Airlines Is Accused of Discrimination in Lawsuit

Three Black men said they and five other Black men were removed from a Phoenix-to-New York flight in January for about an hour because of a complaint about body odor.

By Niraj Chokshi

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What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Other Consumer Bureau Actions

A score of court cases involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can now proceed, but it is still likely to face legal challenges.

By Emily Flitter and Stacy Cowley

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In China, Ruled by Men, Women Quietly Find a Powerful Voice

Women in Shanghai gather in bars, salons and bookstores to reclaim their identities as the country’s leader calls for China to adopt a “childbearing culture.”

By Alexandra Stevenson

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Edward Dwight, Once Picked to Be the First Black Astronaut in Space, Aims for Space at Last

Six decades ago, Mr. Dwight’s shot at becoming the first Black astronaut in space was thwarted by racism and politics. Now, at 90, he’s finally going up.

By Matt Richtel

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