Minneapolis police chief says George Floyd’s family will inspire his reform efforts
Minneapolis police Chief Medaria Arradondo says a “gut wrenching” meeting with the family of George Floyd reaffirmed his resolve to make…
Continue Reading Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks has been terminated
The Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks has been terminated, Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos told CNN Saturday. A second…
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Trump’s latest target on Twitter: Comcast
President Trump on Saturday told his Twitter and Facebook followers to drop Comcast — an egregious use of his presidential platform to hurt an…
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Statue of Robert E. Lee gets a makeover with Pride Flag and ‘BLM’ sign
Activists in Richmond, Virginia, projected the image of a pride flag and ‘BLM’ on a Confederate statue there Friday night in support of…
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Texas prosecutors probe irregularities in 2004 Floyd arrest
DALLAS, Texas — Texas prosecutors are examining potential irregularities in a scandal-ridden former Houston police officer’s arrest of George…
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‘We’re calling for justice’: Protesters hold moment of silence for man killed by Las Cruces officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The sister of the man killed by Las Cruces police in February joined a few dozen protesters on Saturday to demand justice.…
Continue Reading Woman becomes first observant Sikh to graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point
A woman has made history by becoming the first observant Sikh to graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point. Second Lieutenant Anmol Narang,…
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Thrilled bear jumps for joy as visitors return to the Saint Louis Zoo
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — For the first time in almost three months, the Saint Louis…
Continue Reading Birds aren’t all singing the same song. They have dialects, too
Laura Molles is so attuned to birds that she can tell where birds of some species are from just by listening to their song. She’s not a…
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Texas again sets record high of Covid-19 hospitalizations
DALLAS, Texas — Texas saw more than 2,000 new cases of the coronavirus Saturday, along with another 18 deaths, and had a record number of people…
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Southern New Mexico accounts for 20% of state’s latest virus cases; new plans to test utility workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Coronavirus cases rose by 102 across the state on Saturday, with new infections in southern New Mexico’s Doña Ana and Otero…
Continue Reading Roger Goodell saying Black Lives Matter is ‘almost like a slap in the face,’ Michael Bennett says
NFL defensive end Michael Bennett isn’t buying Commissioner Roger Goodell’s comments last week that the league believes Black Lives…
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Atlanta police chief resigns after officer fatally shoots black man at fast food drive-in
ATLANTA, Georgia — Atlanta’s police chief resigned Saturday hours after a black man was fatally shot by officers in a struggle following a field…
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Issa Rae says the ‘Insecure’ season finale will answer a lot of questions
Issa Rae knows you have questions. Season 4 of her hit HBO series has viewers on edge for the final episode. Will Rae’s character (also named…
Continue Reading Judge orders removal of Confederate monument in Decatur, GA
Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, GA (WGCL ) — There is overwhelming support from the community after…
Continue Reading No need to wait in long lines at the DMV. You can pay a St. Louis teenager to do it for you
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — As businesses are being forced to limit how many people are…
Continue Reading Human remains found in Idaho identified as Lori Vallow’s children
Idaho police confirmed the two sets of human remains found at Chad Daybell’s home were those of two missing children who had not been seen…
Continue Reading Black Deaf Lives Matter demonstrators join Memphis protesters downtown
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — Protesters gathered at Clayborn Temple again Friday night to…
Continue Reading OR County to recognize Juneteenth as a paid county holiday
Click here for updates on this story MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR (KPTV ) — Multnomah County declared Juneteenth a paid county…
Continue Reading A Virginia city finally removed its 800-pound slave auction block after years of deliberation
The city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has removed an auction block marking the spot where African Americans were once displayed and sold as slaves.…
Continue Reading Teyana Taylor reveals pregnancy in a new music video
Teyana Taylor released a new song and music video on Friday, but that wasn’t the only surprise she had in store for her fans. The 29-year-old…
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Las Cruces man gets prison term for impersonating U.S. marshal
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man has been sentenced to over eight months in prison for impersonating a deputy U.S. marshal. The U.S.…
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Fauci says second wave is ‘not inevitable’ as coronavirus cases climb in some states
Coronavirus cases are on an upswing in several states and experts warn case rates could rise further this summer as states reopen. But the…
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Protesters seeking police reforms overrun streets in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Protesters seeking police reforms prompted the closure of some roadways in Las Cruces on Saturday. As of 11:30 a.m.,…
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Best way to reduce virus transmission is by wearing a face mask, study by Texas researchers finds
The new coronavirus spreads mainly via airborne transmission and wearing a mask is the most effective way to stop person-to person spread, according…
Continue Reading Best moments from CNN and Sesame Street’s second coronavirus town hall for kids and parents
CNN has once again partnered with Sesame Street for a second town hall about coronavirus to give kids the opportunity to learn more about the…
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Katrin Davidsdottir severs ties with CrossFit in fallout from founder’s tweets over George Floyd
Two-time CrossFit Games champion Katrin Davidsdottir says she won’t compete in the 2020 contests after the recent controversy involving how the…
Continue Reading Family band brings music to parks
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Imagine trying for a moments peace at Nashville’s…
Continue Reading Why some police officers rally around their colleagues — even when they’re accused of committing crimes
The two scenes played out in recent days in a strikingly similar fashion. Outside a courthouse in Buffalo, New York, police officers and others…
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El Paso reaches grim milestone: 100 deaths from Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso reached a grim milestone on Saturday morning, with health officials reporting the county had reached 100 deaths from the…
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