Vicarious racism: You don’t have to be the target to be harmed
Watching the unsettling video of George Floyd crying out for his mother while gasping for air made Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner,…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Sunday, May 31
The coronavirus pandemic could have offered a moment of glory for populist leaders. This is a period of heightened fear and anxiety, emotions that…
Continue Reading Video appears to show NYPD truck plowing through crowd during protest
Police are investigating after a video appeared to show a New York City Police Department truck plowing through a crowd during Saturday’s…
Continue Reading The thousands of wishes the pandemic put on hold
Emberlyn Hemmer’s wish would have been granted just three weeks before her seventh major surgery. The 5-year-old planned to tour Disney World,…
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F1 gets green light to start season with Austrian GP double-header
The coronavirus-hit Formula One season will finally get underway with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5, the Austrian government announced Saturday.…
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Protests in 30 cities around the U.S., some turn violent
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black men grew Saturday night from New York to…
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Over 70 arrested for inciting riot in Dallas; man with machete attacked
DALLAS, Texas — About 700 protesters took to the streets of downtown Dallas on Saturday afternoon in response to the death of George Floyd in…
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Austin demonstrators clash with police, set cars on fire
AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of people in Austin gathered Saturday to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police…
Continue Reading Over 10 agonizing days, this migrant worker walked and hitchhiked 1,250 miles home. India’s lockdown left him no choice
Rajesh Chouhan had covered 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) in five days. His legs were swollen and his blisters had burst. A piece of Styrofoam trash…
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San Francisco mayor declares citywide curfew amid violent protests, asks governor to put National Guard on standby
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco mayor declares citywide curfew amid violent protests, asks governor to put National Guard on standby. __ San…
Continue Reading Artist with autism makes balloon sculptures to thank essential workers
The coronavirus pandemic has spurred an outpouring of gratitude for frontline workers. One New Jersey man is using his “ausome” talent to…
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Protesters break curfew on another night of fury and frustrations over George Floyd’s killing
Protests over the death of George Floyd raged from coast to coast — with crowds breaking curfew in major cities on another night of fury and…
Continue Reading 2 different asteroids visited by spacecraft may have once been part of 1 larger asteroid
Ryugu and Bennu are two different near-Earth asteroids, but new research has suggested that they were likely once part of the same larger asteroid,…
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Minneapolis businesses, including some that were damaged, are standing in solidarity with protesters
The death of George Floyd, an unarmed and handcuffed black man, while in Minneapolis police custody has triggered nights of protests and violence in…
Continue Reading Boy’s birthday is a gift to the community
Click here for updates on this story HORSE SHOE, N.C. (WLOS) — When you speak to Zachary Cone, you instantly realize…
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Texas Gov. Abbott activates National Guard to respond to protests along with over 1,500 state troopers
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Saturday evening he was activating the Texas National Guard “in response to protest…
Continue Reading Runner looks to 2021 as this year’s Boston Marathon is canceled
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — For the first time in its history, there won’t be a…
Continue Reading Man delivers bracelets to hospital workers as symbol of hope
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — A Mid-State man is showing his appreciation for hospital…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen pledges to donate $200,000 to bail out protesters across the country
Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen is donating $200,000 to bail out protesters after President Trump declared Saturday night “MAGA…
Continue Reading School district congratulates class of 2020 with journey of a thousand miles
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WPMT) — t’s said ‘a journey of a thousand miles…
Continue Reading ‘She’s a fighter,’ East Chicago woman goes home after long battle with COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (The Times) — There wasn’t a dry eye when Ruth…
Continue Reading Teen featured on Lucky Charms box to promote mental health care
Click here for updates on this story HELENA, Mont. (Independent Record) — Helena teen Bella Nyman joined a rather…
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New Mexico tops 7,600 virus cases: Doña Ana County trends downward, Otero prison outbreak grows
SANTE FE, New Mexico — New Mexico had over 7,600 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of Saturday, but the number of new cases trended downward for…
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In 2004, Elon Musk discussed partnering with NASA for the next era of space travel. This weekend marks a major milestone
In a 2004 interview with CNN, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discussed his ambitions to partner with NASA and to one day send people into space. “I think…
Continue Reading 11-year-old boy, caretaker killed in crash remembered as inspiring tandem
Click here for updates on this story FRIEND, Neb. (Lincoln Journal Star) — A crash in Friend on Thursday claimed the…
Continue Reading Killer Mike urges Atlanta protesters ‘not to burn your own house down’ in emotional plea
Killer Mike made an emotional plea for calm Friday night as a protest in Atlanta against police brutality turned violent. The demonstration started…
Continue Reading Man fatally shot during protests in Detroit
A 21-year-old man was killed after being shot during protests in Detroit late Friday, the city’s police department said. A previous press…
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Liftoff! Astronauts launch into space from U.S. soil for 1st time in decade
We have liftoff. History is made as @NASA_Astronauts launch from @NASAKennedy for the first time in nine years on the @SpaceX Crew Dragon:…
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Juárez finishes week with 52 virus deaths and record-setting levels of new cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The city of Juárez recorded six additional coronavirus deaths on Saturday — for a total of 52 this week and 260 since the…
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