California college professor on leave after asking student to ‘Anglicize’ name
A professor from Laney College in Oakland has been placed on administrative leave after asking a student to “Anglicize” her name. On the…
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NYPD officer in ‘disturbing apparent chokehold incident’ had previous civilian complaint cases on his record
The New York police officer who appeared to put a man into a chokehold on video has had previous complaints against him involving use of force,…
Continue Reading Pompeo urges China to release two detained Canadians after ‘groundless’ charges
The United States has spoken out forcefully against China’s prosecution of two Canadian men for spying. In a statement Monday, Secretary of…
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MLB will decide how many games are played in 2020 as teams unanimously vote to proceed with season
Major League Baseball announced Monday that clubs have unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their agreement with the…
Continue Reading NYPD commissioner testifies in ongoing investigation into interactions between police and the public
Investigators grilled New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday about various incidents and controversial actions by the NYPD as…
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Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July…
Continue Reading NASCAR drivers offer Bubba Wallace show of support after noose found in his garage
NASCAR drivers, pit crew members and others walked alongside Bubba Wallace and escorted his Number 43 car in a show of support at the Talladega…
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NASCAR rallies around Wallace as FBI investigates noose
Bubba Wallace steered the No. 43 to the front of pit road, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch pushing the famous car on one side and close friend Ryan Blaney…
Continue Reading Rhode Island’s formal name is ‘the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.’ There’s a move now to change that
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Monday that could change the state’s official name to exclude a portion that has ties…
Continue Reading Lawyers for ex-officer accused in Rayshard Brooks killing dispute prosecutor’s allegations
Attorneys for the former Atlanta police officer charged with killing Rayshard Brooks are disputing statements made about the case by Fulton County…
Continue Reading NYPD officer suspended without pay following ‘disturbing apparent chokehold incident’
Following a “swift” investigation by the New York Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, a police officer involved in a…
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These 9 hand sanitizers may contain a potentially fatal ingredient, FDA warns
The US Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem SA due to the potential…
Continue Reading Baton Rouge activist rips school board member for defending Robert E. Lee
In a now-viral video, an activist sharply criticized a Louisiana school board member who defended naming a school after Robert E. Lee — and who…
Continue Reading Father’s Day weekend violence in Chicago leaves 11 people dead, including 4 children
Eleven people were killed, including four children, and 67 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago during the Father’s Day weekend,…
Continue Reading 17-year-old shot in Seattle protest zone
A 17-year-old boy was shot late Sunday inside the area of Seattle referred to as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) or Capitol Hill Autonomous…
Continue Reading A dozen Texas bars temporarily lose alcohol permits for allegedly breaking coronavirus protocols
The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission has temporarily suspended the alcohol permits of 12 bars in Texas after they were found to be in violation of…
Continue Reading Scientists identify Alaskan volcano that may have helped the rise of the Roman Empire
In the years after the assassination of Julius Caesar in ancient Rome, historical accounts paint a picture of unusual cold, food shortages, disease…
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Dept. of Justice looking into noose found in NASCAR star Bubba Wallace’s garage stall
Department of Justice investigators said Monday they are looking into the noose that was found in NASCAR star Bubba Wallace’s garage stall.…
Continue Reading FedEx removed its branding from NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin’s car to highlight the National Civil Rights Museum instead
As Denny Hamlin races around the Talladega Superspeedway in Monday’s race, the hood of his car will display the logo of the National Civil…
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Thousands sign petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to ‘Flavortown’ after native son Guy Fieri
The city of Columbus, Ohio, has already vowed to bring down its statue of Christopher Columbus. But thousands are hoping to erase the city’s…
Continue Reading Pluto may have started hot and contained an ocean, according to new discovery
Today, the dwarf planet Pluto orbits the sun from the edge of our solar system and its surface temperature is an inhospitable negative 378 to…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 22: Coronavirus, Trump, NASCAR, Putin, statue removal
Sunrises and sunsets will look especially stunning this week thanks to the Saharan dust plume making the 5,000-mile trek across the Atlantic to the…
Continue Reading Want to attract women? Keep your cat out of your dating profile
We have cat-astrophic news for animal lovers: Men who like cats are less likely to get a date. That’s the takeaway from a study by Colorado…
Continue Reading K-pop fans are being credited with helping disrupt Trump’s rally. Here’s why that shouldn’t be a surprise
They’ve helped South Korean stars dominate charts and break records on social media. Now, some K-pop fans are claiming another victory: helping…
Continue Reading Vote in Japan to change status of disputed islands threatens to raise tensions with China
A bill that changes the status of an island chain claimed by both Japan and China was approved by a city council in Okinawa on Monday, generating a…
Continue Reading A march for a man shot and killed by police ended with protesters being shot by rubber bullets
A march for a Los Angeles man killed by sheriff’s deputies last week ended with a clash between police and protesters in Compton Sunday.…
Continue Reading A former USC offensive lineman died at age 26 while hiking with family
Max Tuerk, a former offensive lineman for the University of Southern California football team, died at age 26 Saturday, according to a statement from…
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Solar eclipse wows stargazers in Africa, Asia, Middle East
DUBAI (AP) — Stargazers in Africa, Asia and parts of the Middle East looked to the skies Sunday to witness a partial solar eclipse. It was known as…
Continue Reading The ESPY Awards make sure viewers know Black Lives Matter
The 2020 ESPY Awards opened up with a powerful message Sunday. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, US Women’s National Team soccer…
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