52% of Americans support deploying military to control violent protests: POLL
A slight majority of Americans support deploying the U.S. military to intervene where there are violent protests, according to a…
2 viruses — COVID and racism –devastate the black community and threaten America’s stability
The suffering has been immense. Black Americans have died from the coronavirus at a much higher rate than other racial…
What testing data reveals about possible coronavirus spike in LA
A snapshot of coronavirus testing data from Los Angeles indicates what many have feared — that in the wake of…
Trump calls improved jobs numbers ‘great day’ for George Floyd
As he touted surprising new jobless numbers showing unemployment had improved in May despite getting worse as predicted, President Donald…
Trump avoids tough questions on race, as White House pushes alternate reality: ANALYSIS
For months, President Donald Trump and his White House advisers have pushed an alternate reality as the novel coronavirus spread…
New hotel found for Utah National Guard troops in DC after billing dispute
The roughly 200 troops have been supporting law enforcement in D.C. June 5, 2020, 7:30 PM 7 min read 7…
Former Trump chief of staff John Kelly to voters: ‘Look harder’ at who you elect
Former White House chief of staff John Kelly is the latest former senior official to criticize President Donald Trump after…
‘No criminality’ found in the death of transgender inmate on Rikers Island: Prosecutor
Layleen Polanco was found dead in solitary confinement in June 2019. June 5, 2020, 9:39 PM 5 min read 5…
Minnesota National Guard member offers advice to police amid protests
“My heart hurts as a human being,” Lt. Col. Sam Andrews said Monday. June 5, 2020, 2:03 AM 5 min…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Former Defense Secretary Mattis blasts President Trump: ‘3 years without mature leadership’
“Enough is enough,” he told ABC News. June 3, 2020, 10:59 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to…
White House releases results of Trump’s annual physical, says ‘president remains healthy’
The findings are based on examinations between November 2019 and April 2020. June 3, 2020, 9:54 PM 7 min read…
Trump, GOP say national convention will be moved, after tense standoff with North Carolina
Republicans are suddenly adjusting their plans for the national convention with less than three months until the event, saying they…
What the National Guard can and can’t do in Minneapolis
Images of armed Minnesota National Guardsmen on the streets of Minneapolis and President Donald Trump‘s controversial tweet suggesting a further…
Trump announces China sanctions over Hong Kong, termination of WHO relationship
He did not mention the death of George Floyd during the White House event. May 29, 2020, 8:05 PM 7…
1st African American valedictorian and salutatorian combo named in school’s 98-year history
“Hard work really does pay off.” May 29, 2020, 5:22 PM 7 min read 7 min read Share to FacebookShare…
Minnesota protest live updates: Derek Chauvin arrested in connection with George Floyd’s death
The death of George Floyd, a black man who was seen pinned down in a video by a white police…
Governor Newsom’s ‘worst fear’ about reopening California is public will ‘forget reality’ of COVID
“We need to move forward … soberly, eyes wide open.” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. May 29, 2020, 3:25 PM 6…
Former President Barack Obama issues statement on George Floyd
“This shouldn’t be ‘normal,'” the former president wrote. May 29, 2020, 4:56 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share…
Investigators execute search warrants for home of Ahmaud Arbery’s alleged killers
Ahmaud Arbery’s family attorney slams the release of past police body cam video. May 20, 2020, 11:16 PM 6 min…
Trump ramps up attacks on mail voting, targeting battlegrounds Michigan, Nevada
President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on mail-in voting on Wednesday, targeting election officials in two battleground states over efforts…
Thousands evacuate as ‘500-year flood’ destroys 2 dams in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency. May 20, 2020, 6:14 PM 7 min read 7 min read…
Asian Americans face coronavirus ‘double whammy’: Skyrocketing unemployment and discrimination
Gary Lin, a Chinese-American business owner in New York City, has been working through the coronavirus crisis to keep his…
Trump, yet to wear mask in public, to visit Michigan ventilator facility that requires them
Ford has signaled it may allow the president to bend that rule. May 20, 2020, 9:19 PM 8 min read…
Racism declared a public health crisis in Ohio’s most populated county
The disparities have been underscored from the coronavirus pandemic. May 20, 2020, 4:50 PM 5 min read 5 min read…
Pompeo refuses to explain why he recommended inspector general’s firing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined to be interviewed by the Office of the Inspector General about his push for…
Supreme Court sides with families of embassy bombing victims in Sudan lawsuit
Relatives sued Sudan in U.S. courts seeking $4.3 billion in punitive damages. May 18, 2020, 4:41 PM 3 min read…
Coronavirus vaccine tests show promise in early human testing: Study
Phase 2 testing will begin shortly, phase 3 slated for July. May 18, 2020, 3:45 PM 4 min read 4…
State IG was investigating Trump emergency arms sales to Saudis, Pompeo’s use of staff to run errands when fired: Sources
The State Department Inspector General who was fired by President Donald Trump late Friday was investigating his administration’s use of…
Treasury has disbursed only a fraction of $500 billion coronavirus relief fund, commission reports
The department has distributed only $37.5 billion of the available funds. May 18, 2020, 11:35 PM 6 min read 6…
How schools around the world are reopening during the coronavirus pandemic
Thermal scanners, mandatory masks and staggered schedules are some solutions. May 17, 2020, 1:00 PM 8 min read 8 min…
Know the risks: Where you are most likely to get coronavirus
Recommendations on how to protect ourselves from contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 are everywhere, like washing your hands, wearing…
Psychological toll of reopening to further divide between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’
Anxieties and fears will undoubtedly heighten for Americans as more states reopen under the novel coronavirus crisis, despite no vaccine…
Trump promises coronavirus vaccine by end of the year, but his own experts temper expectations
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his claim that Americans could see a vaccine for the novel coronavirus by…
Air Force F-22 fighter crashes at Florida range, pilot ejected safely
Air Force F-22 fighter crashes at Florida range, pilot ejected safely May 15, 2020, 5:21 PM 3 min read 3…
House passes $3 trillion relief package, bill ‘DOA’ in Senate
The House passed a historic $3 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday night — a bill that would put more…
Feds charge NASA researcher for alleged undisclosed ties to China
Simon Saw-Teong Ang allegedly failed to disclose Chinese ties. May 13, 2020, 5:15 PM 4 min read 4 min read…
Trump argues immunity before New York’s highest court in defamation lawsuit
A brief claims state courts can’t exercise control over a current president. May 13, 2020, 8:40 PM 4 min read…
Washington state directs restaurants to log all eat-in customers in order to reopen
The move will allow authorities to contact-trace infected diners if necessary. May 14, 2020, 12:37 AM 4 min read 4…
Whistleblower to testify ‘window of opportunity is closing’ to develop strategy to combat coronavirus
Rick Bright testifies before House lawmakers Thursday morning. May 13, 2020, 7:05 PM 8 min read 8 min read Share…
1 million New Yorkers could be evicted under COVID without city assistance: Report
Homelessness in New York City could see a dramatic spike during the novel coronavirus pandemic if city leaders don’t enact…
Judge to examine whether Flynn committed perjury after surprise DOJ reversal in case
The judge will also present arguments against DOJ’s move to dismiss the case. May 13, 2020, 11:41 PM 6 min…
Officer fired, under investigation after attempting to force way inside house while off duty: Cops
Teen repeatedly ID’d himself as not the suspect, according to investigators. May 11, 2020, 7:40 PM 5 min read A…
Jerry Stiller, father of Ben Stiller and ‘Seinfeld’ actor, dead at 92
Ben Stiller announced his death via Twitter Monday morning. May 11, 2020, 11:36 AM 5 min read 5 min read…
Wuhan records first new COVID cases since lockdown was lifted
A second cluster is in the northeastern city of Shulan. May 11, 2020, 8:17 PM 4 min read 4 min…
Couple arrested for hate crime in Brooklyn, allegedly blaming spread of COVID-19 on Jews: Police
The suspects allegedly tried to rip the face coverings off three men. May 11, 2020, 4:31 PM 4 min read…
Coronavirus government response updates: Americans returning to work can get tested ‘very soon,’ Trump claims
President Donald Trump on Monday pushed his view that there is enough testing for states to reopen, even as the…
Triple combination therapy shows promise for COVID-19 patients with less severe illnesses
As scientists scramble to find COVID-19 treatments among existing approved drugs, researchers in Hong Kong may have found a winning…