3 former officers charged in George Floyd’s death make 1st court appearance
The three former officers were remanded with $1M bail. June 4, 2020, 8:46 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A Minneapolis judge…
Emotional Senate debate as Rand Paul blocks bill to make lynching a federal crime
Lynching is still not a federal crime in the United States, despite nearly 200 attempts by lawmakers to make it so. Now, as the nation grapples with the death of…
At fortified White House, Trump under verbal assault from military’s top ranks
Fortified by troops in uniform, foreboding fencing and police in riot gear, President Donald Trump remained protected from largely peaceful protesters this week — but not from the ire of…
Ahmaud Arbery was struck by vehicle before he was shot dead; suspect yelled racial slur: Investigator
Saying the evidence shows three white suspects “chased, hunted down and ultimately executed” Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, a prosecutor on Thursday laid out in detail how the 25-year-old black victim…
House Democrats introduce policing reform bill named for George Floyd
Democrats say they want to change the culture of policing. June 4, 2020, 7:42 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article House Democrats…
Thousands gather in London as George Floyd-inspired protests sweep the world
LONDON — Thousands gathered on Wednesday to protest racial injustice and the death of George Floyd as the civil unrest in the U.S. continues to inspire Black Lives Matter demonstrations…
Former President Barack Obama to young people of color: ‘Your lives matter. Your dreams matter.’
Former President Barack Obama weighed in on how systemic racism has been thrown into “high relief” during both the COVID-19 crisis which has disproportionately impacted communities of color and the…
Pennsylvania county commissioner urged to resign after calling Black Lives Matter a ‘radical left-wing hate group’
A Pennsylvania county commissioner is facing widespread calls to resign after remarks he made about the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests in Philadelphia over the death of George…
Suspect in 2007 disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann identified, police say
The 3-year-old was last seen just a few hundred yards from her parents. June 3, 2020, 9:13 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this…
Trump denies ordering protesters forcibly removed for church photo op
The president claims he went to an underground bunker to inspect it. June 3, 2020, 8:16 PM 7 min read 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article…