Police in Prince George's County accused of rubber stamping use of force
One of Maryland's largest police departments appears to routinely “rubber stamp” the use of force by officers who disproportionately wield it against Black citizens, a plaintiffs' expert said in a court filing Thursday for a lawsuit accusing the department of racial bias.
One of Maryland's largest police departments appears to routinely “rubber stamp” the use of force by officers who disproportionately wield it against Black citizens, a plaintiffs' expert said in a court filing Thursday for a lawsuit accusing the department of racial bias.
Prince George’s County cop indicted in attack that paralyzed man
A Prince George’s County police officer who allegedly attacked a man during a traffic stop, leaving him paralyzed, has been indicted by a grand jury.
A Prince George’s County police officer who allegedly attacked a man during a traffic stop, leaving him paralyzed, has been indicted by a grand jury.
Amazon looking to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs during virtual career day
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people for corporate, tech roles
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Lawsuit: Special needs students were physically abused at DCPS schools
A lawsuit filed in July alleges staff members at two separate schools physically abused four D.C. Public Schools students during the 2019 school year.
A lawsuit filed in July alleges staff members at two separate schools physically abused four D.C. Public Schools students during the 2019 school year.
Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
DC's Police Reform Commission calls for independent investigation into shooting of Deon Kay
D.C.’s Police Reform Commission is now calling for an independent investigation into the fatal police-involved shooting of 18-year-old Deon Kay.
D.C.’s Police Reform Commission is now calling for an independent investigation into the fatal police-involved shooting of 18-year-old Deon Kay.
VIDEO: DC police release body cam footage from shooting death of Deon Kay
D.C. police have released body camera footage today from an incident in which an officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street, Southeast.
D.C. police have released body camera footage today from an incident in which an officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street, Southeast.
Facebook will pay some users to deactivate their accounts ahead of 2020 election
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
DC police confirm body camera footage from Deon Kay shooting will be released today
D.C. police confirmed Thursday morning that they would be releasing body camera footage today from an officer-involved shooting in which a Southeast 18-year-old was killed on Orange Street.
D.C. police confirmed Thursday morning that they would be releasing body camera footage today from an officer-involved shooting in which a Southeast 18-year-old was killed on Orange Street.
18-year-old shot, killed by DC police officer during pursuit
D.C. police are investigating after an officer shot and killed a man on Orange Street, Southeast on Wednesday.
D.C. police are investigating after an officer shot and killed a man on Orange Street, Southeast on Wednesday.
DC police arrest Florida man for attacking officer near Senator Rand Paul
D.C. police have arrested a Florida man who they say was near Senator Rand Paul last week following President Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
D.C. police have arrested a Florida man who they say was near Senator Rand Paul last week following President Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
Montgomery County leaders blast Hogan's order authorizing schools to reopen
As Montgomery County families prepare for a virtual return to school Monday, county leaders say they're "dismayed and perplexed" at Gov.
As Montgomery County families prepare for a virtual return to school Monday, county leaders say they're "dismayed and perplexed" at Gov.
MGM National Harbor to lay off nearly 800 employees
MGM National Harbor will lay off nearly 800 employees as the casino chain continues to suffer during the coronavirus pandemic.
MGM National Harbor will lay off nearly 800 employees as the casino chain continues to suffer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Instagram account aims to spread positive news
With so many headlines of crime, devastation, and frankly bad news, we are need of something good. A Spanish-language journalist started the "Good News Movement" and it has been a source of inspiration and joy for millions of people around the world.
With so many headlines of crime, devastation, and frankly bad news, we are need of something good. A Spanish-language journalist started the "Good News Movement" and it has been a source of inspiration and joy for millions of people around the world.
DC police investigating after allegations officers pepper-sprayed, 'kettled' protesters
D.C. police say they've launched an internal investigation into the "circumstances" behind their controversial handling of protests this month in Adams Morgan that resulted in dozens of arrests.
D.C. police say they've launched an internal investigation into the "circumstances" behind their controversial handling of protests this month in Adams Morgan that resulted in dozens of arrests.
PGCPS board member in trouble for ethics violation
A Prince George’s County school board member is in trouble for an ethics violation after he promoted his political campaign during a school-sanctioned information session on distance learning.
A Prince George’s County school board member is in trouble for an ethics violation after he promoted his political campaign during a school-sanctioned information session on distance learning.
PGCPS educators call for better internet for students and staff
In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.
In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.
Local high school students win 'Doodle for Google' contest in DC, Virginia
A rising junior at a Fairfax County high school has just won the "Doodle for Google" contest in the state of Virginia. Meanwhile, across the Potomac River, a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate won the contest in the District.
A rising junior at a Fairfax County high school has just won the "Doodle for Google" contest in the state of Virginia. Meanwhile, across the Potomac River, a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate won the contest in the District.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.