Astronomers witness the steadfast beating heart of a black hole
About 600 million light-years away from Earth, the heartbeat of a supermassive black hole can be seen emanating from the center of a galaxy.…
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The NFL commits $250 million over the next 10 years to help fight systematic racism
The NFL announced it would pledge $250 million over the next ten years to help fight systematic racism. The money will be allocated to a fund that…
Continue Reading Officer charged with killing George Floyd still eligible for pension worth more than $1 million
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin could receive more than $1 million in pension benefits during his retirement years even if he is…
Continue Reading Why Christopher Columbus wasn’t the hero we learned about in school
“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” That rhyme has long been how American students were introduced to Christopher Columbus in…
Continue Reading NASCAR truck racer Ray Ciccarelli says he’s quitting over the company’s decision to ban the Confederate flag
When NASCAR announced that it would be banning the flying of the Confederate flag at races, one little-known driver decided that this season would be…
Continue Reading Widow of Wuhan whistleblower doctor Li Wenliang gives birth to their son
The wife of Li Wenliang, the Wuhan whistleblower doctor who died of coronavirus in February, has given birth to their son, according to the Chinese…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 12: Protests, election, economy, coronavirus, Lebanon
The NFL is the latest big name to make a commitment to racial justice — to the tune of $250 million over the next 10 years. Here’s what…
Continue Reading Protesters in Raleigh replace the inscription on a Confederate monument with a memorial for George Floyd
As Confederate statues are coming down across the nation, protesters in downtown Raleigh took it upon themselves to put a new plaque on a monument at…
Continue Reading Stranded Filipino woman Michelle Silvertino died after waiting days for a bus home during lockdown
The death of a single mother in the Philippines who died after trying to get a bus home during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has led to…
Continue Reading 13 Chicago officers lounged in a congressman’s office during demonstrations and violence, security video shows
Thirteen Chicago police officers lounged and slept in the congressional campaign office of US Rep. Bobby Rush on June 1 as protests and looting…
Continue Reading Minneapolis police are rarely disciplined for complaints, records show
When Minneapolis-based activist Michelle Gross learned the name of the officer who planted his knee on the neck of George Floyd until after he lost…
Continue Reading Nevada governor announces plans to pardon small marijuana possession convictions
A resolution being drafted by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak would pardon tens of thousands of people who have been convicted for possessing small amounts…
Continue Reading A California man who wounded several law enforcement officers and killed another man was fatally shot by police
A two-day manhunt for the California man suspected of shooting multiple law enforcement officers and killing a citizen ended Thursday evening with…
Continue Reading Man injured as protesters partially dismantle Confederate monument in Virginia
A man suffered life-threatening injuries when protesters in Portsmouth, Virginia partially dismantled a Confederate monument on Wednesday night,…
Continue Reading New Jersey mayor faces backlash for telling protesters he’s ‘pro-black for all the good black people’ he knows
The mayor of a mostly white New Jersey township is apologizing for his comments during an anti-discrimination protest organized by residents of a…
Continue Reading Louisville council passes ‘Breonna’s Law’ banning no-knock warrants
The Louisville, Kentucky, metro council unanimously voted to pass an ordinance called “Breonna’s Law” on Thursday, banning no-knock…
Continue Reading Bronx teenager suffers facial fractures after allegedly being tased by NYPD, lawyer tells CNN
A Bronx teenager was allegedly tased on the face multiple times by police who mistook him for a rioter, his lawyer told CNN. Jahmel Leach, 16, was…
Continue Reading How future generations will remember the coronavirus pandemic
A window conversation between generations forced to stay apart. Once-bustling city streets sitting deserted. A grocery shopper dressed in a makeshift…
Continue Reading Seattle police want to return to vacated precinct in what protesters call an ‘autonomous zone’
Seattle police want to resume operations at a downtown precinct they left empty as protesters began occupying the area around it. The area around the…
Continue Reading In wake of George Floyd’s death, Minnesota governor calls for state legislature to pass police reform
Following weeks of protests over George Floyd’s death, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said he will convene a special session of the state…
Continue Reading Brown University reinstated three varsity teams after athletes said the school was hurting diversity
Track is the reason Eric Ingram is a student at an Ivy League school like Brown University. Coming from a small suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Ingram said…
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Dow closes down 1,800 points as U.S. virus cases hit 2 million, deflating optimism
NEW YORK, NY — The stocks mega-rally hit a roadblock on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted more than 1,860 points, or 6.9%, as…
Continue Reading People are tweeting about Black Lives Matter now more than at any point in the movement’s history
Digital support for Black Lives Matter is at an all-time high: Millions of people are using the hashtag daily. Recent polling suggests…
Continue Reading Atlanta Police officer charged in tasing of college students was named in prior excessive force lawsuit
One of the six Atlanta police officers charged last week after allegedly using excessive force on two college students was named in a lawsuit over a…
Continue Reading Tulsa police release body cam video of officers handcuffing black teenagers for jaywalking
Tulsa police have released body camera footage from two officers who arrested a black teenager and handcuffed a second for jaywalking last week. The…
Continue Reading Will schools be safe this fall? Experts weigh in
Teachers, parents and, yes, even children are anxiously waiting for schools to reopen in the fall, but the biggest questions on everyone’s mind…
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Top general apologizes for taking part in Trump church walk: ‘I should not have been there’
WASHINGTON, DC — America’s top general apologized for appearing in combat fatigues with President Donald Trump after the forceful…
Continue Reading How to watch ‘The ABCs of Covid 19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents’
“The ABCs of Covid-19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents” will air at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday June 13. The 60-minute…
Continue Reading Thai restaurant owners given 723 years in prison for seafood scam
Two restaurant owners have been sentenced to 723 years in prison in Thailand, after defrauding the public with a seafood promotion. Apichart…
Continue Reading Ex-Minneapolis officer charged in George Floyd’s death is released on bond
One of the four former Minneapolis police officers awaiting trial in the death of George Floyd has been released on $750,000 bond. Thomas Lane, 37,…
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