Las Cruces family speaks out after police officer charged with manslaughter in death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces family is speaking out now that former police officer Christopher Smelser, connected to the death of Antonio…
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Texas sheriff says no wrongdoing over jail inmate giving birth unnoticed
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An inmate at a Texas jail who gave birth alone in her cell without any guards noticing had been checked on regularly,…
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Name change considered for Robert E. Lee Elementary School in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As controversial monuments, specifically Confederate monuments, are being removed across the country as a response to the death of…
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These controversial statues have been removed following protests over George Floyd’s death
The death of George Floyd is leading to the removal — by protesters in some cases and city leaders in others — of contentious statues…
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StormTrack Weather: Dry, windy conditions kick off the work week.
EL PASO, Texas– The borderland experienced another hot afternoon with the official high reaching 100 degrees. The breezy conditions we`ve seen today…
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LIVE updates: Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday on the Louisiana coast, packing 50 mph winds and spinning dangerous weather…
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Robin DiAngelo: How ‘white fragility’ supports racism and how whites can stop it
If you’re a white person in America, social justice educator Robin DiAngelo has a message for you: You’re a racist, pure and simple, and…
Continue Reading Negative thinking linked to dementia in later life, but you can learn to be more positive
Are you a pessimist by nature, a “glass half empty” sort of person? That’s not good for your brain. A new study found that…
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Minneapolis City Council plans to defund, dismantle the city’s police force
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council on Sunday announced that they intend to defund and dismantle the city’s…
Continue Reading New York plans to move some police funding to youth and social services
New York City will move some of its funding from the New York Police Department to youth and social services, Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Sunday.…
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LCPD officer not in custody on homicide charge; lawyer hasn’t seen arrest warrant
UPDATE: As of Sunday afternoon, state police Lt. Mark Soriano wrote in an email to ABC-7: “(Former LCPD Officer Christopher) Smelser is still at…
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Banksy shares new artwork supporting Black Lives Matter and says it’s on white people to fix systemic racism
Banksy, perhaps the most well-known anonymous artist and social critic in the world, is showing his support for the Black Lives Matter movement with…
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Group trains protesters how to de-escalate conflict ahead of George Floyd Rally in Billings
Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, MT (Billings Gazette) — Nearly 20 people met under a drizzle of rain…
Continue Reading Minneapolis mayor booed by protesters after refusing to defund and abolish police
While protests on Saturday were mostly peaceful, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was met with a chorus of boos after telling a group of demonstrators he…
Continue Reading Atlanta runners running for justice
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL ) — Atlanta runners running for justice and equality to honor George…
Continue Reading Bucks players join protesters in Milwaukee march for social justice
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT ) — A few well-known names joined protesters in Milwaukee…
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Bruce Lee gets a fitting tribute, as ‘Be Water’ looks at Asians and Hollywood
Bruce Lee isn’t an obvious fit for ESPN, beyond the fact lots of people enjoyed his action movies. Yet “Be Water” proves an…
Continue Reading Carolina Panthers and universities cut ties with CPI after CEO’s racially insensitive email
Click here for updates on this story CHARLOTTE, NC (WGHP) — The Carolina Panthers have cut ties with longtime sponsor…
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Treasure chest hidden in Rocky Mountains finally found says New Mexico art collector
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A bronze chest filled with gold, jewels, and other valuables worth more than $1 million and hidden a decade ago somewhere in…
Continue Reading York County, PA barber hosts outdoor “pop-up” event
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY (WPMT ) — York County is still in the yellow phase for another week.…
Continue Reading Surprise parade and final wish made for long time York County UPS driver battling cancer
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, PA (WPMT ) — For nearly three decades, Jason Rentzel of…
Continue Reading New York will allow houses of worship to reopen with restrictions as Covid-19 cases decrease
Houses of worship in certain parts of New York will be allowed to reopen with restrictions Sunday as Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations decrease,…
Continue Reading Marines ban depictions of the Confederate flag, including on bumper stickers and mugs
The US Marine Corps has ordered the removal of all public displays of the Confederate flag from Marine installations. The Marines made the…
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Bundesliga’s longest-serving club Werder faces relegation
Werder Bremen, the team with the most seasons in the Bundesliga, is facing the drop after a 1-0 home defeat to Wolfsburg Sunday in a match that…
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Matthew McConaughey delivers face masks to hospitals in Texas, including UMC in El Paso
UPDATE: Matthew McConaughey has wrapped up his delivery of face masks to Texas hospitals with a donation to University Medical Center in El Paso. UMC…
Continue Reading Sandy, UT Officers Find Dangerous Foot Trap At Neighborhood Park
Click here for updates on this story SANDY, UT (KSL ) — Officials with the Sandy City Police Department have issued a…
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Texas GOP official condemned for racist Facebook post steps aside
HOUSTON (AP) — A Republican activist in Texas under fire for posting a Martin Luther King Jr. quote next to a banana following George Floyd’s…
Continue Reading Currahee Brewing Co. beer name brews controversy
Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, NC (WLOS ) — The recent naming of a local beer has stirred up…
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El Paso tops 3,300 virus cases as hospitalizations drop to lowest level in 3 weeks
EL PASO, Texas — As El Paso County topped 3,300 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Sunday, news emerged that the hospitalization rate reached it’s…
Continue Reading Omaha Summer Arts Festival goes virtual
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT ) — For the first time in 46 years, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival…
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