George Floyd memorial service capped off by 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence
An 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence capped off George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial service Thursday, representing the amount of time he was held down by police.
Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
‘It is never OK to commit a crime in our honor’: Black protesters confront women vandalizing Starbucks
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.
‘I could die from the color of my skin’: Little girl has emotional reaction to George Floyd protests
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
Recent polls illustrate Americans’ changing views on race in relation to police brutality
The polls were distributed by Monmouth University and YouGov.
DC mayor says no curfew tonight after day of zero arrests during George Floyd protests
After days of unrest that sometimes devolved into looting and vandalism in the nation’s capital following George Floyd’s death, D.C. officials were able to announce there were no arrests during the sixth night of protests.
Cop in George Floyd case got medals for valor and drew complaints
The Minneapolis police officer who used his knee to pin down George Floyd’s neck before his death was the most experienced of the four officers involved in the arrest, with a record that included medals for bravery and 17 complaints against him, including one for pulling a woman out of her car during a speeding stop.
Police officer prays with protester in 'touching' photo
An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.
Friends of George Floyd happy to see charges, but wait for conviction
Cyril White knew Floyd for more than 25 years, coaching him in basketball at one point. White is now preparing his speech to share at the 46-year-old's funeral in Houston on Tuesday.
Rally held in Fairfax County to support the fight against racial injustice
From lawyers offering free services to school teachers attending neighborhood rallies to set an example for their students.
'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.
DC Council investigating after nearly 200 arrested for violating curfew on Swann Street
D.C. Council plans to investigate the mass arrest of protesters violating curfew on Swann Street NW Monday.
George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest
UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.
DC police chief disputes Swann Street homeowner claims of brutality against protesters
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham took exception on Wednesday to the claims of a Swann Street homeowner who housed protesters that he witnessed police brutality late Monday night.
Police out in force in major cities to tamp down on riots as curfews take effect
Police were out in force Wednesday evening in cities across the country to enforce curfews that were seen as helping reduce late-night rioting Tuesday, and officials are hoping for a calmer evening amid the ongoing George Floyd protests.
‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution
Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.
Car careens through crowd of peaceful protesters in Newport Beach; driver in custody
Peaceful protesters in Newport Beach had to flee from the scene Wednesday afternoon as a vehicle careened through the crowd.
Prosecutors: 3 face terror charges in Las Vegas in right-wing conspiracy to spark protest violence
Three Nevada men with ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in what authorities say was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas.