George Floyd’s final funeral service, burial occurs in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — A three-state, five-day final journey for George Floyd ended Tuesday in Houston, the city he called home for most of his life.…
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Canutillo ISD approves ‘year-round’ school calendar with shortened summer vacation
CANUTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District at a special board meeting on Tuesday decided to make a considerable change to how…
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LGBTQ communities are elevating black voices during Pride Month in solidarity
As Americans take to the streets to protest against racism, police brutality and the marginalization of minorities in the aftermath of George…
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El Paso runners can take part in marathon virtual fun run
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 has put a damper on a variety of activities across the country. For running enthusiasts, not being able to participate in…
Continue Reading The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers George Floyd as an ‘ordinary brother’ who changed the world
George Floyd was an “ordinary brother” from Houston’s housing projects who “nobody thought much about,” which makes his…
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‘I still can’t believe I lost my friend’: Las Cruces man shares 911 call that led to police shooting of elderly neighbor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — James Davidson thought of the elderly man who lived a few doors down as so much more than a neighbor. “I was the closest…
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Student challenges school district’s valedictorian policy
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Ma. (WGGB) — A few weeks ago, Roberta Hannah’s story made headlines…
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Lollapalooza and other big summer events canceled in Chicago due to Covid-19
Lollapalooza, Chicago’s iconic music festival, has been canceled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We wish we could…
Continue Reading Springfield student challenging school district’s valedictorian policy
Click here for updates on this story Springfield, Massachusetts, June 6th (Ryan Trowbridge, Briceyda Landaverde) —…
Continue Reading ‘We’re all people:’ Kids support protest with snack stand
Click here for updates on this story WEST ALLIS, WI (WDJT ) — Some local kids are getting involved in the protests, but…
Continue Reading LAPD officer seen on video striking man repeatedly in Boyle Heights is charged with assault
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KTLA ) — An LAPD officer who was caught on video repeatedly striking…
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‘Cops’ canceled amid debate about policing
After more than 30 years patrolling the airwaves, “Cops” has been canceled, with a spokesperson for Paramount Network stating that it has…
Continue Reading Rihanna, Ariana Grande and more artists sign open letter calling for police reform in New York
Some of the biggest names in the music industry are joining the call for reform of policing in New York. Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish,…
Continue Reading Nail salon sues Conn. over continued shutdown
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Conn. (Hartford Business Journal) — The owner of a Hartford nail salon…
Continue Reading Homeowner working to get lights back on in flood-damaged home
Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, MI (WNEM ) — Rebecca Johnson is like a lot of Mid-Michigan residents…
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Alamogordo zoo welcomes cute new arrival with birth of baby springbok
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The zoo in Alamogordo has a new baby animal that is sure to be a big attraction. A baby springbok – an African antelope…
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Coronavirus spread by asymptomatic people ‘appears to be rare,’ WHO official says
The spread of Covid-19 by someone who is not showing symptoms appears to be rare, Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization’s technical…
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Family lawyer demands murder charge against Las Cruces officer who used deadly neck restraint
LAS CRUCES, New Meixco — The lawyer representing the family of a man who died after leading police on a foot chase said Tuesday that an involuntary…
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Infections at Otero Prison changes virus outlook for New Mexico; state epidemiologist departs
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A spike in statewide infections over the past week tied to an outbreak at prison facilities in Otero County has changed the…
Continue Reading Endangered Mexican wolves welcome 7 pups at Albuquerque zoo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two endangered Mexican gray wolves housed at the Albuquerque zoo are the proud parents of seven pups, officials announced…
Continue Reading Florida man wins $100,000 while on vacation in North Carolina
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A trip to Raleigh to visit his sister and brother-in-law…
Continue Reading Owner of burnt 7-Eleven hoping company will rebuild as several depend on the store
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — St. Louis City Mayor Lyda Krewson lifted the city’s 9…
Continue Reading Police: Man cited for refusing to wear mask on beach boardwalk
Click here for updates on this story REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (WPMT) — Police in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware said they cited a…
Continue Reading Texas man holds sign inviting his community to ask him anything about racism
Nifa Kaniga has been standing on a street corner for three days with a sign that simply reads: “Ask Me Anything.” Kaniga, who is black,…
Continue Reading Faith-based program helps parolees make life beyond bars
Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, TX (KTBS ) — Figuring out life after prison can be difficult to…
Continue Reading These leaders say Latinos need to acknowledge their racism, too
Some of the nation’s top Latino leaders say it’s time to acknowledge — and fight — problems that have been overlooked for far…
Continue Reading‘Graduation tickets not for sale’: EPISD issues warning about graduation ticket scam
EL PASO, Texas — Parents, family and friends of 2020 graduates are being warned about scams that claim to have tickets for sale for the El Paso…
Continue Reading Party on, dude: ‘Bill & Ted: Face the Music’ trailer drops
Bill and Ted are back. Time traveling duo Bill S. Preston, “Esquire” and “Ted” Theodore Logan, have landed in 2020 and…
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It’s official: The recession began in February
The longest economic expansion in American history is officially over. The National Bureau of Economic Research declared Monday that the recession…
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