British man rescued after six days trapped in a well in Bali
A 29-year-old British man has been rescued, after being trapped down a well on the Indonesian island of Bali for six days. Rescuers pulled Jacob…
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Minneapolis City Council members intend to defund and dismantle the city’s police department
Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council on Sunday announced they intend to defund and dismantle the city’s police department following the…
Continue Reading FBI investigating whether 2 separate shooting deaths of California officers are related
The FBI is investigating whether the shooting deaths of two California officers are related, including the Saturday shooting of a Santa Cruz County…
Continue Reading What is the real tiger king? Answer: The Siberian tiger, and its kingdom is under attack
By now, it seems almost everyone with a Netflix account has watched “Tiger King” — or at least seen the memes. But for a docu-series…
Continue Reading Indian actor Chiranjeevi Sarja dies after heart attack
Chiranjeevi Sarja, a famous Indian actor, has passed away at the age of 39. Sarja, who starred in 20 films including the popular “Amma I Love…
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In newsrooms, ‘a raging debate over the role journalists should be playing’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Who decides? New York…
Continue Reading Retired Navy captain apologizes after racial slurs streamed on Facebook
A retired US Navy captain who used derogatory language and racial slurs during a conversation with his wife that was accidentally live streamed on…
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Name change considered for Robert E. Lee Elementary School in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As controversial monuments, specifically Confederate monuments, are being removed across the country as a response to the death of…
Continue Reading A Virginia police officer faces charges after using a stun gun on a black man who cried, ‘I can’t breathe’
A police officer in Fairfax County, Virginia, faces up to three years in prison in connection with his arrest and use of a stun gun on a black man…
Continue Reading Austin police fired at a crowd transporting a protester injured by an officer
Austin, Texas, police have launched an investigation into why officers fired “less-lethal” beanbag munition at a crowd transporting an…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh newspaper accused of removing black journalist from protest coverage after she posted a tweet about looting
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette leadership is accused of removing a black journalist from protest coverage after she posted a tweet about looting last…
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Las Cruces family speaks out after police officer charged with manslaughter in death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces family is speaking out now that former police officer Christopher Smelser, connected to the death of Antonio…
Continue Reading These controversial statues have been removed following protests over George Floyd’s death
The death of George Floyd is leading to the removal — by protesters in some cases and city leaders in others — of contentious statues…
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StormTrack Weather: Dry, windy conditions kick off the work week.
EL PASO, Texas– The borderland experienced another hot afternoon with the official high reaching 100 degrees. The breezy conditions we`ve seen today…
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Robin DiAngelo: How ‘white fragility’ supports racism and how whites can stop it
If you’re a white person in America, social justice educator Robin DiAngelo has a message for you: You’re a racist, pure and simple, and…
Continue Reading Negative thinking linked to dementia in later life, but you can learn to be more positive
Are you a pessimist by nature, a “glass half empty” sort of person? That’s not good for your brain. A new study found that…
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Minneapolis City Council plans to defund, dismantle the city’s police force
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council on Sunday announced that they intend to defund and dismantle the city’s…
Continue Reading New York plans to move some police funding to youth and social services
New York City will move some of its funding from the New York Police Department to youth and social services, Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Sunday.…
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LIVE updates: Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday on the Louisiana coast, packing 50 mph winds and spinning dangerous weather…
Continue Reading Banksy shares new artwork supporting Black Lives Matter and says it’s on white people to fix systemic racism
Banksy, perhaps the most well-known anonymous artist and social critic in the world, is showing his support for the Black Lives Matter movement with…
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Group trains protesters how to de-escalate conflict ahead of George Floyd Rally in Billings
Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, MT (Billings Gazette) — Nearly 20 people met under a drizzle of rain…
Continue Reading Minneapolis mayor booed by protesters after refusing to defund and abolish police
While protests on Saturday were mostly peaceful, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was met with a chorus of boos after telling a group of demonstrators he…
Continue Reading Atlanta runners running for justice
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL ) — Atlanta runners running for justice and equality to honor George…
Continue Reading Bucks players join protesters in Milwaukee march for social justice
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT ) — A few well-known names joined protesters in Milwaukee…
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Bruce Lee gets a fitting tribute, as ‘Be Water’ looks at Asians and Hollywood
Bruce Lee isn’t an obvious fit for ESPN, beyond the fact lots of people enjoyed his action movies. Yet “Be Water” proves an…
Continue Reading Carolina Panthers and universities cut ties with CPI after CEO’s racially insensitive email
Click here for updates on this story CHARLOTTE, NC (WGHP) — The Carolina Panthers have cut ties with longtime sponsor…
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Treasure chest hidden in Rocky Mountains finally found says New Mexico art collector
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A bronze chest filled with gold, jewels, and other valuables worth more than $1 million and hidden a decade ago somewhere in…
Continue Reading York County, PA barber hosts outdoor “pop-up” event
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY (WPMT ) — York County is still in the yellow phase for another week.…
Continue Reading Surprise parade and final wish made for long time York County UPS driver battling cancer
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, PA (WPMT ) — For nearly three decades, Jason Rentzel of…
Continue Reading New York will allow houses of worship to reopen with restrictions as Covid-19 cases decrease
Houses of worship in certain parts of New York will be allowed to reopen with restrictions Sunday as Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations decrease,…
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