Sen. Mitt Romney Joins Black Lives Matter Protest In DC
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nationβs capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.
Officials Urge Floyd Protesters To Get Coronavirus Tests
With New York City poised to reopen after a more than two-month coronavirus shutdown, officials on Sunday lifted a curfew that was in place amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice. But they also urged that demonstrators be tested for COVID-19.
Charlotte Protests | PHOTOS
Protests in honor of George Floyd continued for the second week in a row in Charlotte Saturday.
Cristobal Regains Tropical Storm Status, Sets Eye on Gulf Coast
Cristobal is now on a collision course with the Gulf Coast.
Graduating During A Pandemic
Yes, we are talking about all the students who don't get to participate in graduation related activities, proms, senior night as athletes, and much more because of the coronavirus.
Two Buffalo Police Officers Suspended After 75-Year-Old Man Shoved And Hurt On Video
Prosecutors were investigating Friday after a video captured police in Buffalo shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head, a confrontation that resulted in the suspension of two officers.
Twitter Disables Trump Campaign's George Floyd Video Tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.
Unemployment Rate Falls To 13.3%, US Adds 2.5 Million Jobs
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added β a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.
Bank of America Building-Sized Asteroid to Closely Pass Earth
Fortunately, this celestial star-slayer will keep a safe distance from our planet.
NBA Owners Approve 22-Team Season Restart Plan, Hornets Will Not Play
The NBAβs Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
1.9 Million U.S. Workers Seek Jobless Aid, A Ninth Straight Weekly Decline As More Businesses Reopen
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.
Murder Charge Upgraded In George Floyd Case, 3 Other Cops Charged
Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floydβs neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time will level charges against three other officers at the scene, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
Parents, Educators, Experts Talk To Kids On Race Amid Unrest
As an African American parent, Cassandre Dunbar in Charlotte, North Carolina, always knew she and her husband would have βthe talkβ with their son, the one preparing him for interactions with law enforcement.
Trump Says GOP Is Pulling Convention From North Carolina
President Donald Trump said he is seeking a new state to host this summerβs Republican National Convention after North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
Thousands March In Uptown Charlotte For Justice And Change In George Floyd Protest
Protestors want to see change in justice system
Minnesota Files Civil Rights Charge VS Police In Floyd Death
The state of Minnesota filed a human rights complaint Tuesday against the Minneapolis Police Department in the death of George Floyd by an officer who pressed his knee into Floydβs neck for minutes, even after he stopped moving.
Social Media, Music World Go Dark For Black Out Tuesday
Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, joining voices around the world outraged by the killings of black people in the U.S.
Hundreds Of SC National Guardsmen Deploying To Washington
South Carolina is sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the nationβs capital at the request of President Donald Trump to help tamp down unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Music Industry Calls For Black Out Tuesday Amid Unrest
The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd and the killings of other black people.
Many Americans Experiencing Mental Anguish Over Country's Crisis, Counselor Offers Ways To Cope
From violent protest to deaths from Covid-19, many people feel hopeless
