MMA fighter who watched George Floyd’s death says he called police on the police
A professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of George Floyd’s death testified Tuesday that he called 911 after…
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A new state holiday in Arizona will honor the Navajo Code Talkers whose language formed a secret code to save lives
The story of the Navajo Code Talkers, who played a vital role in US victories during World War II by using their native language to send coded…
Continue ReadingMaryland moves to repeal its state song, a pro-Confederate anthem that urges violence and calls Lincoln a ‘despot’
Maryland’s oft-debated state song, a relic of the Confederacy that calls Union supporters “Northern scum,” is one signature away…
Continue ReadingIt’s a ‘perversion of truth.’ Children of MLK, John Lewis and CT Vivian condemn Georgia voting law
The children of three late civil rights movement leaders released a joint letter late Monday night to corporate leaders and lawmakers in response to…
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Police searching for attacker in hate crime assault against 65-year-old Asian woman
The New York Police Department is investigating what they say is a “hate crime assault” against a 65-year-old Asian woman who was punched…
Continue ReadingSlain Police Officer Eric Talley’s life to be celebrated in public funeral
Officer Eric Talley will be remembered at a public funeral in Lafayette, Colorado, on Tuesday — one week after giving his life as the first…
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Covid-19 PPE litter is killing wildlife
Waste from lifesaving personal protective equipment (PPE) is killing birds, fish and other wildlife across the globe, a study has found. Animals are…
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ASU Class of 2021 to be celebrated in virtual ceremony
A virtual graduation is scheduled for the class of 2021. Arizona State University has its virtual ceremony scheduled for May…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s death was more than a case and a cause, his brother says as he watches Derek Chauvin trial
Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, says it has been an “emotional roller-coaster” sitting in the courtroom for the trial of…
Continue Reading Children of MLK, John Lewis condemn Georgia voting law saying it’s a ‘perversion of truth’
The children of three late civil rights movement leaders released a joint letter late Monday night to corporate leaders and lawmakers in response to…
Continue Reading Goodwill employee finds massive sum of cash in donation, helps return money to owner
Andrea Lessing had seen a lot of unique donations in her time as an Oklahoma Goodwill employee, but none nearly as valuable as $42,000 in cash.…
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Mother of police officer injured in Capitol riot says she’s outraged by Trump’s lie that his supporters were ‘hugging and kissing’ cops during attack
The mother of a DC Police officer who was brutally assaulted while defending the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection said Monday that she…
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Growing number of Arizona students not in school
(KYMA, KECY) – Peoria Unified reported a drop in enrollment of over 2,000 students compared to last year. District employees are literally knocking…
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Derek Chauvin trial continues with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd’s death
The second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death began Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial…
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Young migrants arrive in San Diego
Around 250 migrant girls seeking asylum in the United States arrived in San Diego late last…
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Biden pleads with states to slow openings as new viral surge builds
President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health…
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Derek Chauvin trial to continue with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd’s death
The second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death is set to begin Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed…
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Sex offender caught in Calexico
El Centro Border agents have arrested 16 people convicted or wanted on sexual offense…
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Arizona Senate revokes mask mandate after governor’s action
The mayors of Tucson and Flagstaff have refused to revoke their mask mandates, and they can still be enforced in government buildings and are…
Continue Reading A sense of ‘impending doom’
Much of America’s recent progress against Covid-19 is being erased as infections, deaths and hospitalizations multiply nationwide. On Monday…
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