The Latest: Czechs lift restrictions on regional travel
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic is lifting all restrictions on travel to neighboring Austria and Germany and also Hungary. Prime Minister Andrej Babis…
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The Latest: Australians draw parallels to inequality in U.S.
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on…
Continue Reading The Latest: Protesters take to NYC streets after curfew
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on…
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The Latest: Filipino leader says US unrest hurts virus fight
MANILLA, Philippines — Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says that he is glad “Filipinos are really law-abiding” and that the Philippines…
Continue Reading Thousands of Hong Kongers defy police ban to remember Tiananmen Square massacre
Thousands of Hong Kongers defied a police ban Thursday to gather in the city’s Victoria Park and mark the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen…
Continue Reading Ahmaud Arbery was hit with a truck before he died, and his killer allegedly used a racial slur, investigator testifies
William Bryan told investigators he heard Travis McMichael use a racial epithet after fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, a Georgia…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s friend who was in the car with him says he did not resist arrest
George Floyd did not resist arrest as he pleaded with police officers before his death in Minneapolis, a friend told The New York Times Wednesday.…
Continue Reading A traveling pianist played to protesters outside George Floyd’s memorial to help Minneapolis heal
Traveling pianist Davide Martello showed up in Minneapolis to spread a message of hope through music at George Floyd’s memorial. Martello, also…
Continue Reading Fire department rescues two dogs from apartment fire
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The Nashville Fire Department rescued two dogs from an…
Continue Reading A street sign is spreading the message of ‘Hope’ throughout New Orleans
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO) — One thing we all need right now is hope in these…
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“Community Hero” makes sure families in need get fed during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story ENOLA, PA (WPMT) — Cars line up two at a time, almost 120 of them, stretched back…
Continue Reading House Democrats to unveil legislation to combat police brutality and racial injustice next week
The Congressional Black Caucus will put forward a proposal for addressing police brutality and racial injustice on Monday of next week, House Speaker…
Continue Reading Pitt Grad Starts Cocoapreneur Pgh To Help Black-Owned Businesses In Pittsburgh Area Thrive
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — Khamil Scantling is out to nurture Pittsburgh’s black…
Continue Reading Family Remembers 24-Year-Old Who Drowned Trying To Save Strangers In Cosumnes River
Click here for updates on this story EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. (KOVR) — A young man put himself in harm’s way save two…
Continue Reading Florida Sheriff Says The Will Of ‘Tiger King’ Star Carole Baskin’s Missing Husband Was Forged
Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Fla. (WFOR) — Hello all you cats and kittens. There’s been a major new…
Continue Reading Al Sharpton announces new March on Washington led by families of black people killed by police
The Rev. Al Sharpton announced Thursday that he’s organizing a March on Washington in late August to mark the 57th anniversary of the historic…
Continue Reading Dallas Man Loses Left Eye To Police Sponge Round During George Floyd Protest
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Brandon Saenz was in the crowd protesting police brutality…
Continue Reading Man Charged With Civil Rights Violation For Allegedly Assaulting Trump Supporter
Click here for updates on this story FALL RIVER, Mass. (WBZ) — A Fall River man is facing charges that include a civil…
Continue Reading Judge rules there is enough evidence to try 3 suspects on murder charges in fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Judge rules there is enough evidence to try 3 suspects on murder charges in fatal shooting of Ahmaud…
Continue Reading UK government minister tests negative for coronavirus after scare in Parliament
A UK government minister has tested negative for coronavirus after he appeared to be unwell in the House of Commons chamber. Business Secretary Alok…
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