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5 things to know for June 18: Rayshard Brooks, police, Covid-19, John Bolton, Syria
Good news if you’re struggling with your rent or mortgage during the coronavirus crisis: Federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums are being…
Continue Reading Solar eclipse 2020: When and where to see the annular eclipse
This weekend, stargazers in the Eastern Hemisphere will be treated to an annular solar eclipse on the heels of the summer solstice. This type of…
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Officer in George Floyd’s death under review by state police conduct board
The actions of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin are being reviewed by state police conduct investigators, according to court documents…
Continue Reading He watched Rayshard Brooks’ shooting from his SUV. The officer’s bullet hit his vehicle, DA says
Melvin Evans was in the line at a Wendy’s drive-through in Atlanta last week when he heard people arguing. Shortly after, a man ran toward the…
Continue Reading These are the schools reporting coronavirus cases within their athletic programs
The list of athletics programs in universities across the US reporting coronavirus cases is growing. From Auburn University to the University of…
Continue Reading How two promising lawyers found themselves facing life in prison for alleged Molotov cocktail attack during protests in NY
On an early October evening in 2014, a group of New York University law school students gathered for a joint birthday party at (Le) Poisson Rouge, a…
Continue Reading Larry Nassar’s victims are requesting the report on FBI’s handling of its investigation into alleged abuse
More than 120 alleged sexual abuse victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor, sent a letter to the Justice Department requesting a…
Continue Reading Ex-Atlanta Police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder
The now-fired Atlanta Police officer who faces a felony murder charge for fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks last week kicked the 27-year-old man after…
Continue Reading Rayshard Brooks opened up about the struggles of life after incarceration in an interview before his death
“You get treated like an animal.” Those were the words of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks who was shot and killed by an Atlanta police…
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Mexico posts near-record virus numbers, Juárez adds 14 more deaths to total 420
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico’s coronavirus cases continued to increase at near-record levels Wednesday, as officials acknowledged the…
Continue Reading A man drove a car into a crowd of Portland protesters, injuring 3, police say
A man drove his car into a group of protesters in downtown Portland, Oregon, injuring three, and then attempted to escape, a police statement says.…
Continue Reading Former Missouri police officer charged after hitting man with his car
A fired police officer in suburban St. Louis was charged with assault, a day after video was released showing his unmarked SUV striking a man and the…
Continue Reading What we know about the charges against the officers involved in Rayshard Brooks’ death
More than two minutes passed before two Atlanta police officers rendered first aid to Rayshard Brooks after he was shot. Now, they are facing more…
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Ex-officer charged with felony murder in Atlanta shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
ATLANTA, Georgia — Prosecutors brought murder charges Wednesday against the white Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back,…
Continue Reading Nooses found hanging in Oakland trees to be investigated as hate crimes
A hate crime investigation is underway after several nooses were found hanging from trees in Oakland, California. The nooses were found around the…
Continue Reading A nurse on the Covid-19 front line reconnects with New York City firefighter who rescued her from a burning building 37 years ago
When Deirdre Taylor was preparing to leave her Virginia home to fight Covid-19 in New York on the front lines, she made sure to pack a possession…
Continue Reading A Georgia cop pointed a gun at a group of teens. Neighbors stepped in to protect them
When Shanelle Ladd spotted a group of black teenagers with their hands up in front of police, she parked her car and started recording.…
Continue Reading The 84 victims of 2018 Camp Fire given voice at emotional PG&E hearing
Their names and their stories filled the vast courtroom Wednesday less than two years after they perished in the Northern California Camp Fire.…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s deputy is touched by a note left by two black women after an anonymous act of kindness
A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy got a heartfelt surprise after two black women anonymously paid for his meal at Cracker Barrel. Deputy Jody…
Continue Reading How a California gym is using plastic pods for workouts during coronavirus
As states across the country allow restaurants, shops and gyms to reopen, questions around safety remain. Experts are especially worried about gyms;…
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The Aunt Jemima brand, acknowledging its racist past, will be retired
Quaker Oats is retiring the more than 130-year-old Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging its origins are based on a racial stereotype. “As…
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Trump asked China’s president to help him win 2020 election, former advisor Bolton claims
WASHINGTON, DC — Former national security adviser John Bolton claims President Donald Trump asked his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to…
Continue Reading The shooting deaths of 3 homeless people in Atlanta may be related, police say
Three homeless people were shot to death in downtown Atlanta this month — and police believe the cases may be related. “We are looking at…
Continue Reading A family posted a Martin Luther King Jr. quote in honor of Black Lives Matter. Their town told them to take it down
When George Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck, a New York family wanted to honor his life and show support for the…
Continue Reading Reward for missing soldier Vanessa Guillen grows to over $50,000 after Latino group and rapper add to it
The search for Vanessa Guillen has intensified and the reward to help find the missing Fort Hood soldier has more than doubled to $55,000, with…
Continue Reading The University of Virginia is changing its athletics logo over links to slavery
The University of Virginia is changing the logo used for its athletic teams because of the previous design’s links to slavery at the…
Continue Reading Some influencers spark backlash after using protests as backdrop for their content
Kris Schatzel joined thousands of others earlier this month, carrying a sign in solidarity while marching through the streets of Downtown Los Angeles…
Continue Reading A Mississippi city took down the state flag because of the Confederate battle flag
The city of Gulfport, Mississippi, is removing the state flag at all city-owned buildings and facilities because it includes the Confederate battle…
Continue Reading What to know about Juneteenth and why people are talking about it now
Juneteenth could not be coming at a more fitting time. The June 19 holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. But 155 years after…
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