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George Floyd honored by loved ones 4 years after his murder: ‘He was somebody’
The Day· 2 days agoGeorge Floyd was remembered as “somebody that is going to help everybody” by his loved ones four years after his murder at the hands of Minneapolis police ...
Prosecutor asks Texas court to reverse governor’s pardon of man who fatally shot demonstrator
WROC Rochester· 27 minutes agoAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas governor’s pardon of a former Army sergeant who fatally shot a Black Lives Matter demonstrator undermines the state’s legal system and constitution and sh…
Today in History: Battle of Midway begins
Chicago Tribune· 15 hours agoThere are 210 days left in the year. On June 4, 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and...
Minnesota Lawmakers Failed to Ban Police from Using 'Excited Delirium,' Keeping Racist Excuse Used...
Atlanta Black Star· 6 days agoDefense attorneys even tried using that excuse to justify the death of George Floyd in 2020, who died in a viral video after Minneapolis police officer ...
How George Floyd's Murder Ignited Solidarity in the Streets and California's Reparations Movement |...
KQED· 7 days agoIn Oakland four years ago, the energy was palpable. Anchored by LaBerge’s photos, this commentary...
US breeder Envigo pleads guilty for mistreating beagles, gets largest-ever fine
Reuters· 1 day agoResearch animal breeder Envigo pleaded guilty to animal welfare and environmental crimes on Monday,...
Today in History: May 30, Joan of Arc burned at the stake
The Eagle-Tribune· 6 days agoToday is Thursday, May 30, the 151st day of 2024. On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc, condemned as a heretic, was burned at the stake in Rouen (roo-AHN’), France. In 1922, the Lincoln Memorial in ...
Today in History: June 4
The Herald Bulletin· 13 hours agoPresident Obama forcefully defended his decision to exchange five Taliban prisoners — without notifying Congress — to free Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who...
Today in History: Ronald Reagan and Mikhail S. Gorbachev meet in Moscow summit
Chicago Tribune· 7 days agoOn May 29, 1988, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev opened their...
On This Day, June 1: Greek monarchy abolished
United Press International via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJohn's Episcopal Church to pose for a photo while holding a Bible. The photo op came amid protests against the police killing of George Floyd which...
