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Viral image captures moment of compassion amid conflict

June 14, 2020 3:10 PM Lisa Sturgis

A striking photo taken during a protest in London is now among the shots seen around the…

Atlanta Police killing of Rayshard Brooks leads to officer’s firing and chief’s resignation

June 14, 2020 11:17 AM CNN, Lisa Sturgis

A white Atlanta Police officer shot and killed a black man after an altercation on Friday night, sparking renewed protests in the city, the officer’s…

New protests erupt after officer-involved shooting of black man

June 14, 2020 2:46 PM Lisa Sturgis

Less than a week after George Floyd was laid to rest, demonstrators are taking to the streets again to protest the shooting of another black man by…

Trump spars with Seattle Mayor over ‘Autonomous Zone’

June 12, 2020 7:37 AM Gabriel Salazar

Seattle police want to resume operations at a downtown precinct they left empty as protesters began occupying the area around…

President Trump meets with African American community

June 10, 2020 9:46 PM Aziza Shuler

Hours after George Floyd’s brother testified in front of the house judiciary committee, President Trump announced he will go to Dallas Thursday…

George Floyd laid to rest in Houston

June 9, 2020 1:41 PM Lisa Sturgis

Fifteen days after he died, George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston…

CDC says protests may be a “seeding event”

June 5, 2020 8:18 AM Gabriel Salazar

If you’ve marched in any recent protests, you may want to consider getting tested for the…

Protestors raise their voices in song

June 4, 2020 8:52 AM Lisa Sturgis

More inspiring moments are emerging from nationwide protests against the death of George…

Ex-defense chief Mattis rips Trump for dividing Americans

June 3, 2020 4:48 PM The Associated Press

Former defense secretary James Mattis is denouncing President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests and says his…

Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue

June 3, 2020 4:23 PM The Associated Press

The Democratic governor will direct the statue to be moved off its massive pedestal and put into storage while his administration seeks input on a…

Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s death

June 3, 2020 2:50 PM The Associated Press

The most serious charge was filed against Derek Chauvin, who was caught on video pressing his knee to Floyd’s neck and now must defend himself…

Blackout Tuesday

June 2, 2020 11:01 PM Jasmine Arenas

Several people took a social media pause on Tuesday and posted a picture of a black frame in support of the Black Lives Matter…

President Trump mobilizes military in the wake of protests

June 1, 2020 7:11 PM Lisa Sturgis

President Donald Trump announced Monday he’s mobilizing the U.S. military to secure the streets of the nation’s capitol in the wake of violent…

Trump warns of military action; Floyd’s brother wants peace

June 1, 2020 4:56 PM The Associated Press

The competing messages — one conciliatory, one bellicose — came as the U.S. braced for another round of violence at a time when the country is…

Watch as SpaceX crew docks at International Space Station

May 31, 2020 1:05 PM Ericka Conant

After 19 hours of space travel, video shows as the SpaceX crew successfully docks at the International Space Station, where the two-man crew is…

US food prices see historic jump and are likely to stay high

May 30, 2020 3:34 PM The Associated Press

Overall, the cost of food bought to eat at home skyrocketed by the most in 46 years, and analysts caution that meat prices in particular could remain…