NYPD makes arrest in spray paint vandalism of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The NYPD says it has made an arrest and is still seeking two suspects in connection to a vandalism incident at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan.
Man who charged New York protesters with knife claw arrested
The Queens district attorney says a man seen on video charging protesters in New York while wearing a glove with four long, serrated-edged blades has surrendered to authorities.
Activists use informal tools to keep the peace at protests
Groups such as Black Lives Matter are utilizing fluorescent vests or colored ribbons to designate legal aid, volunteer medical help or peacekeepers who can help diffuse spats during peaceful protests.
Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo officers charged with assault for pushing 75-year-old protester
Both pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault.
From 1968 to 2020: How racism continues to plague America
Nearly 60 years ago, the Kerner Commission studied what caused nationwide unrest during 1967, and put the blame racism. Many of its recommendations to address the problem still ring true today.
Police officer comforts crying little girl who asked 'are you gonna shoot us?' during protest
"She asked him 'Are you gonna shoot us?'" Bartee wrote on Twitter.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
Mayor downplays rough police treatment of NYC protesters
Another day of protests over the death of George Floyd brought more examples of New York City officials downplaying or denying the police department’s rough treatment of peaceful protesters.
Cuomo pushes police reform legislation in NY
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says that he wants New York State to lead the way on police reforms, centering on some of the most offensive acts of bias and violence we have seen lately.
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
Protest arrests logjam tests NYC legal system, bail reform
A wave of arrests in the New York City protests over the death of George Floyd has strained the criminal justice system. It's also ignited a debate over whether bail reforms have allowed smash-and-grab looters to get off easy.
NYPD suspends two officers after violent incidents with protesters
The NYPD has suspended two officers without pay for violent incidents with protesters that were caught on video last weekend.
Scores of retired military leaders publicly denounce Trump
Scores of retired military and defense leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump and accusing him of using the U.S. Armed Forces to undermine the rights of Americans protesting police brutality and the killing of George Floyd.
Video shows women ripping down heart-shaped ‘Black Lives Matter’ flyers as teens who posted them cry
Video streamed on Facebook Live by a community page in a Chicago suburb showed the moment angry residents took the time to rip a series of paper hearts reading “Black Lives Matter!” from a boarded-up storefront. The hearts were posted by a group of teenage girls.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
DC paints 'Black Lives Matter' on road that leads to White House ahead of weekend protests
The D.C. Department of Public Works painted the words "Black Lives Matter" on a street in downtown D.C. Friday ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest rallies in the nation's capital in response to the killing of George Floyd.
Kanye West donates $2M to families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor
Some of the money donated will fully cover college tuition costs for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over coronavirus, economic collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.