Fired Atlanta officers file suit against mayor, police chief
Two police officers who were fired after video showed them using stun guns on a couple of college students during a large protest in Atlanta are looking to get their…
London may remove statues as Floyd’s death sparks change
LONDON — London’s mayor announced Tuesday that more statues of imperialist figures could be removed from Britain’s streets after protesters knocked down the monument to a slave trader, as the…
Restrictions eased while virus deaths decline in New York
NEW YORK — New Yorkers experiencing cabin fever after two months of coronavirus quarantine received an unexpected reprieve when Gov. Andrew Cuomo eased the state’s ban on gatherings in time…
German farmer jailed for drowning wife in liquid manure
A 55-year-old farmer in Germany has been convicted of drowning his wife in liquid manure May 20, 2020, 2:51 PM 1 min read 1 min read Share to FacebookShare to…
Local leaders resist Mexico president’s push for reopening
MEXICO CITY — Local governments across Mexico pushed back Monday against President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s call to reopen the economy in some 300 townships that do not have active…
Calls grow for probe of shooting that left black woman dead
Calls for an outside investigation into the fatal police shooting of a Kentucky emergency medical technician are growing, two months after the 26-year-old black woman was killed in her home…
NY to require virus testing for nursing home staffers
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers and will no longer be sent COVID-19 patients leaving hospitals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday…
New Orleans issues permit to demolition collapsed hotel
Plans to demolish the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans have been given the go-ahead, after months of disagreements between the developer and the city May 1, 2020, 9:12 PM…
2020 GOP convention host city accepts grant amid virus fears
The North Carolina city slated to host the Republican National Convention has voted to accept a $50 million grant for security-related costs, despite concerns the event may not proceed as…
Riots, escapes and pepper spray: Virus hits juvenile centers
Nicole Hingle wasn’t surprised when the call came. Frustrations had been building inside juvenile detention centers nationwide as the number of coronavirus cases continued to climb. Now, her 17-year-old son…