Oldest quasar and supermassive black hole discovered in the distant universe
The most distant quasar and the earliest known supermassive black hole have been discovered, shedding light on how massive galaxies formed in the…
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Former Michigan governor faces charges for the Flint water crisis that left 12 people dead
Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible.…
Continue Reading Jacob Blake’s uncle says in opinion piece that Capitol attack is another reminder the US lives under 2 justice systems
Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake, says last week’s violent mob that breached the US Capitol reminded him Americans live “under two…
Continue Reading Here’s why experts and lawmakers say you can’t compare Black Lives Matter protesters to the US Capitol mob
Hours before President Donald Trump was impeached for his role in inciting last week’s deadly attack, several lawmakers described the rioters…
Continue Reading ‘Less lethal’ police weapons tied to serious injuries during George Floyd protests, researchers say
Many people suffered “projectile injuries,” “eye trauma” and other serious wounds from weapons police used on crowds during…
Continue Reading Dallas is renaming a four-mile stretch of road in honor of Botham Jean
Four miles of roadway in Dallas will now bear the name of Botham Jean, the Black man who was murdered in his apartment by an off-duty police officer…
Continue Reading California expands who can get a Covid-19 vaccine. But some counties say they don’t have enough supply
California adults 65 and older are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine, state officials announced Wednesday in a bid to boost the number of…
Continue Reading Trinity Rodman, daughter of the NBA legend, drafted 2nd overall in pro soccer league
Trinity Rodman, a rising star on US soccer youth national teams, was selected second overall by the Washington Spirit in Wednesday’s National…
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Black mothers in the UK are four times more likely to die in childbirth than their White counterparts. Little is being done to find out why
When pharmacist Ifeoma Onwuka, known to her friends as Laura, went into hospital to have her daughter, she and her husband hoped the delivery would…
Continue Reading Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turns himself in, faces murder charge
Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turned himself in to police Wednesday and faces a murder charge in connection to a fatal shooting last month, Atlanta Police…
Continue Reading No winners of Powerball and Mega Millions drawings push both jackpots to more than $600 million each
No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s Powerball lottery drawing, pushing its weekend jackpot to an estimated $640 million.…
Continue Reading Former Michigan governor faces charges for the Flint water crisis that killed 12 people
Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible.…
Continue Reading NASA scientist pleads guilty to lying about involvement in Chinese government recruitment program
A senior NASA scientist pleaded guilty Wednesday in a New York federal court to lying about his involvement with a program established by the Chinese…
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Girl Scout Cookie Season is Baaaack!
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) The heck with your New Year’s resolution of eating well, Girl Scout cookies are coming back. Starting February 1st, the…
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SCOTUS Grants Trump’s Request for Limit on Abortion Drug
WASHINGTON D.C. (KYMA/KECY) – In its final days, the Trump administration has scored a legal victory over access to an abortion drug. On Tuesday, The…
Continue Reading Bryan Monroe, longtime journalist and former CNNPolitics.com editor, dies at 55
Bryan Monroe, a journalism professor and former CNNPolitics.com editor who once headed the National Association of Black Journalists and helped guide…
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Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged with willful neglect of duty related to Flint water crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and former Flint Public Works director Howard Croft were each charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect…
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Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller charged for alleged role in Capitol riots
Klete Keller, who won five Olympic swimming medals, including two relay golds, was charged Wednesday for his alleged participation in the Capitol…
Continue Reading California hospital fined over $40,000 after Santa Clara County says it delayed reporting Covid-19 outbreak
A Northern California hospital was fined $43,000 after it delayed reporting a recent Covid-19 outbreak which resulted in the death of one employee.…
Continue Reading An NYPD official is suspended without pay after being connected to racists posts on a message board
A high-ranking official with the New York Police Department has been suspended without pay and is now the subject of an internal disciplinary process…
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