Brad Pitt, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers contribute to community food giveaway in Watts
Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown's death
St. Louis County's top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of minorities.
St. Louis County's top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of minorities.
Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Trump faces rare rebuke from GOP for floating election delay
President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.
President Donald Trump is facing a rare rebuke from the Republican Party for floating the possibility of delaying the November election.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses ‘toxic work environment’ in personal letter to staff
After news broke that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was under an internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia following a series of complaints alleging a “toxic work environment,” a letter was sent out by DeGeneres personally addressing alleged incidents by staffers.
After news broke that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was under an internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia following a series of complaints alleging a “toxic work environment,” a letter was sent out by DeGeneres personally addressing alleged incidents by staffers.
Trump offers to help pay for Vanessa Guillen funeral
The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment.
The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment.
President Trump floats idea of election delay, a virtual impossibility
President Donald Trump, lagging in the polls and grappling with deepening economic and public health crises, on Thursday floated the startling idea of delaying the Nov. 3 presidential election.
President Donald Trump, lagging in the polls and grappling with deepening economic and public health crises, on Thursday floated the startling idea of delaying the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Trump meets with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family, backs congressional bill named for her
President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.
President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.
Breonna Taylor to be honored on September cover of Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine
It will be the first time in 20 years that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will not be featured on the cover, according to the publication.
It will be the first time in 20 years that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will not be featured on the cover, according to the publication.
‘John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America,’ Obama says in eulogy
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
‘He believed in America’: Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton pay tribute to John Lewis
Former presidents, politicians and civil rights leaders paid tribute July 20 to the late Rep. John Lewis at a memorial service in Atlanta.
Former presidents, politicians and civil rights leaders paid tribute July 20 to the late Rep. John Lewis at a memorial service in Atlanta.
Posthumous letter from John Lewis published on day of his funeral
The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has been honored by the nation through memorial celebrations all week, but Lewis himself has one final message in the form of a letter to the nation that was published by The New York Times Thursday morning.
The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has been honored by the nation through memorial celebrations all week, but Lewis himself has one final message in the form of a letter to the nation that was published by The New York Times Thursday morning.
Colin Kaepernick, Dr. Fauci to receive Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have been recognized by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Organization to receive its most prestigious award. They were two of the five people chosen for the 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have been recognized by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Organization to receive its most prestigious award. They were two of the five people chosen for the 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award.
Politico accidentally reports Biden picked Kamala Harris as his running mate
Politico appears to have jumped the gun on reporting that Kamala Harris was chosen to be Joe Biden's running mate.
Politico appears to have jumped the gun on reporting that Kamala Harris was chosen to be Joe Biden's running mate.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg resting comfortably after non-surgical procedure in New York City
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after undergoing a non-surgical procedure Wednesday.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after undergoing a non-surgical procedure Wednesday.
DC mayor advises businesses to call the police if customers aren't following mask mandate
Call the police if you see someone not wearing a mask. That’s the advice from Mayor Muriel Bowser to businesses and residents in the District.
Call the police if you see someone not wearing a mask. That’s the advice from Mayor Muriel Bowser to businesses and residents in the District.
Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
Malik B., rap legend and founding member of ‘The Roots,’ dies at 47
Iconic rap artist, singer and founding member of The Roots, Malik Abdul Basit, has died at 47, the musical group announced.
Iconic rap artist, singer and founding member of The Roots, Malik Abdul Basit, has died at 47, the musical group announced.
Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.