Breonna Taylor had big plans before police knocked down her door in deadly raid
Before her name became a rallying cry in the fight against racial injustice and police brutality, before protesters reminded everyone to say her…
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With their club closed, these drag queens are delivering dinner and a show right to your door
A popular San Francisco cabaret and nightclub is making the best of the pandemic shutdown with a meal delivery service that offers a lot more than…
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Activists demanding justice for Breonna Taylor protested on Kentucky Derby Day
Activists demanding justice for the police killing of Breonna Taylor protested Saturday near the 146th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. The…
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Authentic upsets Tiz the Law to win the Kentucky Derby
Authentic won the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with favored Tiz the Law coming in second and Mr. Big News finishing third.…
Continue Reading How China’s new language policy sparked rare backlash in Inner Mongolia
Ethnic Mongolian students and parents in northern China have staged mass school boycotts over a new curriculum that would scale back education in…
Continue Reading A grand jury will be called to investigate Daniel Prude’s death, New York attorney general says
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Saturday that she’s forming a grand jury to investigate the death of Daniel Prude, who was…
Continue Reading Western New York school district delays classes after wave of teacher resignations and leaves of absence
A school district outside Buffalo, New York, has delayed the start of online-only learning programs for grades 5-12 because of mass staff…
Continue Reading Chicago police say officers fatally shot knife-wielding man after failing to subdue him with a Taser
Chicago police officers shot and killed a knife-wielding man early Saturday after they failed to subdue him with a Taser, police said. Officers had…
Continue Reading The University of Iowa did not have mandatory testing at the start of the semester. Protests and pushback happened next
Eva Sileo, a senior at the University of Iowa, was surprised to learn that her school would not be testing students as they returned to campus at the…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation mourns the death of Fort Hood soldier, latest in a series of deaths at the base
FORT HOOD, Texas — The Navajo Nation says it’s “deeply disturbed” by a recent series of deaths at Fort Hood, Texas, after…
Continue Reading Steve Irwin’s family looks back on his life and legacy on the 14th anniversary of his death
It’s been 14 years since the world lost Steve Irwin, and his loved ones are remembering his life and legacy. Irwin, the former TV host known as…
Continue Reading Portland braces for its 100th night of protests
Portland, Oregon, the epicenter of recent demonstrations against police brutality and systemic racism, heads towards its 100th straight night of…
Continue Reading A hospital slammed by Covid-19 in spring sees a new wave of patients in summer — gunshot victims
Dr. Dorian Alexander had just walked into the emergency room and he could immediately sense what to expect the rest of his shift. “I smell…
Continue Reading Protests in Rochester over Daniel Prude’s death begin peacefully but end with damage and clashes with police
Protests over a fatal police encounter in Rochester, New York, began peacefully Friday night but ended with authorities dispersing the crowds with…
Continue Reading Coronavirus cases tied to a Maine wedding reception hit 147, with 3 deaths
At least 147 Covid-19 cases are now linked to an August wedding reception in Maine, a state CDC spokesman said Saturday. Three people connected to…
Continue Reading University of Wisconsin-Madison directs 9 sororities and fraternities to quarantine due to Covid-19
The University of Wisconsin-Madison says it has directed nine off-campus sororities and fraternities to quarantine for 14 days. The university said…
Continue Reading Activists want an African American horse owner to boycott the Kentucky Derby. Here’s why he won’t do it
Civil rights activists are calling on an African American horse owner participating in the 146th Kentucky Derby to pull out of the race to protest…
Continue Reading University of Maryland names an academic department after Harriet Tubman
The University of Maryland has honored Harriet Tubman by renaming an academic department after her. “It is my honor to announce a major…
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Kentucky Derby: How to watch and major storylines
The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, typically the first leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing, takes place this Saturday, September 5.…
Continue Reading Japan Coast Guard suspends search for crew of missing cargo ship after finding three sailors
The search for the crew of a cargo ship that went missing during Typhoon Maysak was suspended Saturday due to bad weather, according to Japan’s…
Continue Reading Send a birthday card to the oldest living WWII veteran in the US as he turns 111
The oldest living American to serve in World War II is turning 111 years old, and you can join the celebration. Lawrence Brooks served as a support…
Continue Reading In this North Carolina town, the hills are alive with the sound of hollerin’
In the American South, in the tiny town of Spivey’s Corner, North Carolina, the hills are alive with sound of some good ol’ timey…
Continue Reading Jessica Krug’s sister-in-law says they found out from the media that she lied about being Black
A family member of the George Washington University professor who revealed that she had been lying about being Black for years says they’re…
Continue Reading Man charged with stealing a police gun during Seattle protests identified with the help of a YouTube video
Prosecutors have accused a man of stealing a firearm from a Seattle Police vehicle during protests in May. Jacob Little, 24, of Everett, Washington,…
Continue Reading An out-of-work chef has turned his garage into a food pantry that defies convention
After the pandemic left him jobless, catering chef Barney Corrigan quickly recognized the effect Covid-19 was having in his community in Westville,…
Continue Reading Which college football team to cheer for if your favorite isn’t playing
College football is back, but this year could be a little less exciting if your FBS conference or team isn’t playing. So, instead of sidelining…
Continue Reading The Earth is making the moon rust
The moon is getting rusty. Scientists had the same reaction you probably did when they reached this conclusion. It shouldn’t be possible…
Continue Reading Three types of dog foods sold nationwide recalled over high levels of mold by-product
Sunshine Mills has issued a voluntary recall of three dog food products due to high levels of aflatoxin, according to the Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Suspect in fatal Portland shooting of right-wing activist killed during attempted arrest, US Marshals say
A Portland man who was killed Thursday night while authorities attempted to apprehend him on a murder warrant appeared to admit he was responsible…
Continue Reading Jacob Blake appears via video from his hospital bed for first court appearance
Wearing a blue dress shirt and a yellow tie, Jacob Blake, paralyzed after being shot in the back by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer, made a…
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