Want to reform the police? Hire more women
It was a moment that captured national attention and revealed an important lesson about police reform. A Fort Lauderdale, Florida, policeman, facing…
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Minneapolis theater community uses stagecraft skills to support businesses of color in the aftermath of protests
As Minneapolis recovers from nights of unrest following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died under the knee of a white police…
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They bonded over bagels and lox, then Covid-19 hit. Now this 82-year-old and his millennial friend bond over Zoom
New Yorkers Ben Goldstein and Robert Brajer used to hang out in-person regularly to nosh on lox and bagels and discuss everything from music to…
Continue Reading Charged officer says he would not have done anything differently on the night Rayshard Brooks was killed
One of the Atlanta police officers charged in the death of Rayshard Brooks would not have done anything differently that night, he said in an…
Continue Reading Three videos piece together the final moments of George Floyd’s life
While many questions persist about George Floyd’s killing — namely why a Minneapolis policeman used lethal force while arresting Floyd…
Continue Reading Some public health officials are resigning amid threats during the Covid-19 pandemic
During a live public briefing on Facebook last month, “someone very casually suggested” the Los Angeles County’s public health…
Continue Reading LA County Sheriff’s Department places autopsy of Andres Guardado on ‘security hold’ after he was shot by deputy
The autopsy for a man shot and killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy last week has been placed on a “security hold” by…
Continue Reading Corrections officers say they were barred from Derek Chauvin’s floor because of their skin color
Eight corrections officers at the Ramsey County, Minnesota, jail where former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is being held say they were…
Continue Reading 2 men arrested in Oregon are accused of killing 7 people in Alabama
Two men accused of killing seven people in Alabama are in custody in Oregon and face capital murder charges, police say. John Michael Legg, 19, and…
Continue Reading Rayshard Brooks’ funeral will be held at church where MLK once preached after hundreds attend viewing
The family and friends of Rayshard Brooks will honor his life in a private funeral service on Tuesday, a day after hundreds of people lined up to pay…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 23: Covid, elections, Rayshard Brooks, police, immigration
The MLB is plowing ahead with the 2020 season after weeks of negotiations between the league and the players’ union. Here’s what you need…
Continue Reading Baton Rouge school board calls for the resignation of fellow member following viral video
Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board are calling for the resignation of a fellow member after a viral video showed her being…
Continue Reading India allows religious festival to go ahead in ‘limited’ capacity as coronavirus cases surge
Hundreds of devotees are expected to participate in one of India’s most celebrated religious processions Tuesday, after the country’s…
Continue Reading Online petitions work best when you do more than just sign
An online petition demanding justice for George Floyd has gathered more than 18 million signatures since last month. It’s the most signed…
Continue Reading The Bush Fire is now the 5th largest in Arizona’s history as firefighters battle multiple blazes
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes throughout Arizona this week including the Bush Fire, which is now the fifth largest in the state’s…
Continue Reading Pandemic could push an additional 120 million children in South Asia into poverty, says UNICEF
An additional 120 million children in South Asia could be pushed into poverty due to the continuing spread of coronavirus throughout much of the…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s and DA’s office employees accused of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter sign in California neighborhood
Employees from a Southern California sheriff’s and district attorney’s office were among three people who were arrested after multiple…
Continue Reading Ex-officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks was involved in a 2015 shooting that is still under review
The former Atlanta police officer accused of fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks was involved in a 2015 incident where a black man was presumably shot…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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