GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Lawsuit: Journalist blinded in one eye by officers' foam bullets during Minneapolis riots
A journalist who was blinded in one eye during the Minneapolis riots is suing Minneapolis and Minnesota state officials after she says officers shot her with foam bullets, injuring her and causing her blindness.
NASCAR bans display of Confederate flag at races and tracks
NASCAR says it is prohibiting the display of the Confederate flag from all of its races and tracks.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
DC murals on boarded-up windows channel Black Lives Matter movement following protests
The plywood protecting windows in downtown DC has turned into impromptu canvases for local artists.
Vegas police officer shot in head may need ventilator for rest of his life, family says
The four-year veteran was hospitalized last week after he was shot near the Circus Circus casino on June 1 following a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd.
Protesters cover Portsmouth Confederate statues in sheets, trash bags
Protesters in Portsmouth, Virginia, covered statues at a Confederate monument in the city with sheets and bags Wednesday, several hours after the city’s council members had a meeting about relocating it.
George Floyd's death is 'changing the world,' brother says
Philonise Floyd, a brother of George Floyd, says he's testifying to Congress because he wants his brother's death to be "more than another name” on a growing list of those killed during interactions with police.
Pharrell proposes Black Lives Matter mural on Virginia Beach boardwalk: 'VB, let's make this happen'
Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams is proposing his hometown paint a “Black Lives Matter” mural on the Oceanfront boardwalk.
Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.
Georgia state trooper tells protesters in viral video: 'I only kneel for ... God'
"God Bless him!" Ryan Fournier, founder and co-chairman of Students for Trump, wrote in a tweet.
DC real estate agent fired after hurling ‘n-word’ at officers in racist, anti-cop rant caught on camera
A D.C. real estate agent is looking for another job after he was recorded launching into a racist tirade against multiple police officers.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest
Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.
Naval Academy trustee resigns, apologizes for using racial slurs on accidental Facebook live stream
A former member of the U.S. Naval Academy alumni trustees issued an apology statement Sunday for racially insensitive comments made on social media.
DC National Guard confirms positive coronavirus cases after protests
Some members of the Washington, D.C., National Guard deployed to respond to protests in D.C. have tested positive for coronavirus, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Officials back away from removing temporary fencing at White House
The Trump administration appears to be retreating from its commitment to quickly remove most of a new fence blocking demonstrators and other members of the public from in front of the White House.
'Cops' TV show ends 32-year run following George Floyd protests, according to reports
"Cops" is ending its 32-year run after protests sprang up around the world due to the outrage over George Floyd's death at the hands of police.
Viral photograph shows Montana man staring down Black Lives Matter protester
A peaceful protest Whitefish, Mont. became the site of a viral confrontation when a man was filmed cursing at protesters and attempting to damage their signs as the demonstrators chanted, “peaceful! peaceful!”
US military now rethinking links to Confederate army symbols
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.
Massive fence erected around Lafayette Park becomes gallery of protest art
That massive fence erected around Lafayette Park has become a do-it-yourself gallery of protest art. Messages, posters and portraits, ranging from loving to enraged, almost blot out the view of the White House across the way.