US & World Archives

Jury foreman can’t forgive Charleston shooter, and he’s disgusted over black people still killed for nothing

June 17, 2020 6:06 AM CNN

Gil Truesdale would like to meet “the heinous murderer” responsible for the Charleston church massacre — to let him know why he…

What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, June 17

June 17, 2020 5:42 AM CNN

It’s the White House versus reality. The number of new Covid-19 cases reached a record high in several US states yesterday. In 10 states,…

Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

June 17, 2020 4:00 AM CNN

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Black Lives Matter protests across the US and world

June 17, 2020 4:00 AM CNN

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Twenty Indian soldiers dead after clash with China along disputed border

June 17, 2020 3:27 AM CNN

At least 20 Indian soldiers have died after a “violent face-off” with Chinese troops along the countries’ de facto border in the…

In letter to uniformed members, NYPD commissioner says they will have to fight crime differently and with fewer street stops

June 17, 2020 3:14 AM CNN

The New York Police Department commissioner wrote to uniformed members Tuesday that the department will have to fight crime differently — and…

South Korean Unification Minister offers to step down amid worsening spat with North Korea

June 17, 2020 3:02 AM CNN

South Korea’s Minister of Unification offered his resignation Wednesday, potentially becoming the latest casualty of the rapidly deteriorating…

Atlanta authorities are looking for suspects who lit a Wendy’s on fire after Rayshard Brooks’ shooting

June 17, 2020 12:46 AM CNN

Atlanta fire officials are looking for two women suspected of starting a fire at the Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was shot last week. Brooks…

New Mexico governor condemns vigilantes who might have instigated violence at demonstration

June 16, 2020 10:50 PM CNN

Vigilantes might have started the violence that led to a shooting in New Mexico during a demonstration on Monday, authorities said, and the governor…

Dad who was arrested after kids died in hot truck is released after video shows they climbed in on their own

June 16, 2020 10:13 PM CNN

An Oklahoma father whose two young children died in his hot truck was released from jail Tuesday, after video showed the children climbed into the…

A man allegedly linked to the Boogaloo movement accused of going to a BLM protest with a homemade machine gun to kill cops

June 16, 2020 9:06 PM CNN

A suspect in the shooting deaths of two officers in California had symbols linked to the extremist Boogaloo movement, a loosely knit group of heavily…

At least one person shot at Dallas Galleria Mall, police say

June 16, 2020 7:49 PM CNN

At least one person was injured in a Tuesday evening shooting at the Dallas Galleria Mall, police said. “One person was shot inside of the…

These are the ordinary things they were doing when they were killed by police

June 16, 2020 7:38 PM CNN

Sleeping. Driving. Standing outside of an apartment building. These are some of the last things some black Americans were doing before they were…

A black sheriff says the police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was ‘justified.’ Atlanta’s mayor and protesters disagree

June 16, 2020 6:50 PM CNN

One day before charges might be filed against the ex-officer who killed Rayshard Brooks, a black Georgia sheriff said the shooting was justified.…

Police officers across the US have quit their jobs in recent days. Here is where there have been resignations

June 16, 2020 6:47 PM CNN

Since George Floyd’s death three weeks ago, the role of America’s criminal justice system has been catapulted to the forefront of…

New York will require its state troopers to wear body cameras on patrol

June 16, 2020 6:35 PM CNN

All New York state troopers will be required to wear body cameras while on patrol, according to legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The…

North Korea blows up liaison office in Kaesong used for talks with South

June 16, 2020 5:41 PM CNN

North Korea has blown up a joint liaison office used for talks between itself and South Korea, the latest sign that ties between the two longtime…

University of California votes to restore affirmative action nearly 24 years after it was outlawed

June 16, 2020 5:04 PM CNN

The University of California has voted to restore affirmative action in hopes of diversifying its student body. The unanimous decision was reached by…

PG&E pleads guilty to 85 counts in 2018 Camp Fire

June 16, 2020 4:32 PM CNN

California utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company pleaded guilty Tuesday to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of unlawfully…

The US Open will be held in New York this summer, but without fans

June 16, 2020 4:00 PM CNN

It won’t look like the previous years, but there will be world-class tennis in New York City this summer. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced…

Philadelphia court supervisor fired after video shows him tearing down signs and saying black lives don’t matter

June 16, 2020 3:58 PM CNN

An employee of Philadelphia Family Court was fired Monday after video surfaced showing him ripping signs off a fence and responding to someone who…

New York City crime stats show spike in burglaries and murders so far this year

June 16, 2020 3:49 PM CNN

Murder, burglary and grand larceny auto crimes have spiked in New York City this past month compared to the same period last year, while rape,…

A black officer stepped in when a white cop had a suspect in a chokehold. She was fired and the city wants an investigation

June 16, 2020 3:41 PM CNN

Officials in Buffalo, New York, want an investigation into the firing of a black police officer who intervened when a white colleague had a suspect…

Breonna Taylor’s mother ‘deserves the truth’ about her daughter’s death, attorney says

June 16, 2020 3:32 PM CNN

Breonna Taylor’s family is demanding answers about her death from the City of Louisville, Kentucky, an attorney said in a letter released…

Hummingbirds can see an array of colors invisible to humans

June 16, 2020 3:08 PM CNN

When hummingbirds make decisions regarding food, evading predators or choosing a mate, they’re influenced by the diverse colors they can see…

Pakistan releases Indian embassy staff detained over alleged hit-and-run incident

June 16, 2020 3:01 PM CNN

Two employees at India’s embassy to Pakistan have been released after they were detained in relation to an alleged hit-and-run incident in the…

The Ford Bronco is set to return on July 9, which just so happens to be O.J. Simpson’s birthday

June 16, 2020 2:27 PM CNN

The Ford Bronco is finally making its comeback after being off the assembly line for 24 years. But in a weird twist, Ford announced that it would…

Boxing returns to Mexican TV after 3-months pandemic halt

June 16, 2020 2:16 PM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Professional boxing is set to return to Mexican television after a three-month halt on matches due to the coronavirus pandemic,…

Buffalo protester Martin Gugino has a fractured skull and cannot walk

June 16, 2020 2:05 PM CNN

Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old protester who was pushed by two Buffalo, New York, police officers earlier this month, has a fractured skull and is…

An entire high school baseball team knelt during the National Anthem to protest police brutality

June 16, 2020 1:26 PM CNN

As Iowa became the first state to resume high school sports this week, one baseball team took a stand by kneeling. The entire Roosevelt High School…