House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol
The House will vote to remove Confederate statues and a bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney, who wrote the Dred Scott decision.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
Judge lifts gag order in George Floyd case
The judge will decide within the next 90 days whether to release police body camera footage of Floyd's arrest to the public.
Independent investigation into Elijah McClain's death approved
The investigation will provide recommendations on first responder policies including calls for service, police contact, calls for medical assistance, ketamine use and administrative incident reviews.
Giants Manager Gabe Kapler and others kneel during national anthem
They took a knee before an exhibition game that also featured the first female coach in MLB history, Alyssa Nakken at first base for the Giants.
Women in Portland form "Wall of Moms" to protect protesters
"We moms are often underestimated. But we're stronger than we're given credit for," the group's organizer said.
Federal officers again tear-gas protesters in Portland
Sunday was the 52nd straight night of protests against police violence and for racial justice in the Oregon city.
Tens of thousands to walk off jobs to protest racial inequality
Strikers, including fast food, ride-share and airport workers, are demanding more action to confront systemic racism.
Colin Powell remembers John Lewis as both "tough as nails" and "gentle"
Colin Powell also said the Army should rename bases honoring Confederates "as quickly as we can."
Minneapolis declares racism a public health emergency
"Systemic racism is among the greatest long-term threats our city and nation are facing," said mayor Jacob Frey.
Mutual of Omaha to drop Native American imagery from logo
The corporate change comes as other major companies reckon with racially-charged naming and branding.
Fired cop charged with murder for using chokehold on Latino man
Ex-Las Cruces, New Mexico police officer is heard on police video saying, "I'm going to (expletive) choke you out, bro"; his lawyers call charges political grandstanding.
National Association of Police Organizations endorses Trump
"We anticipate and hopefully have another four years," the group's president said.
City removes statue of BLM protester that took slave trader's place
"It's something to feel proud of, to have a sense of belonging, because we actually do belong here and we're not going anywhere," said the protester who inspired the statue.
George Floyd's family sues Minneapolis, cops charged in his death
Attorneys for the family of George Floyd, who was killed on Memorial Day in police custody, announced a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and police officers.
87 arrested at Kentucky AG's house during Breonna Taylor protest
All 87 protesters were charged with Intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process, a class D felony.
Trump on Black Americans killed by police: "So are White people"
In an interview with CBS News, the president also said he believed waving the Confederate flag was a matter of freedom of speech.
Philadelphia protesters sue city over tear gas and use of force
One lawsuit accuses Philadelphia police of lobbing tear gas and firing rubber bullets at protesters indiscriminately as they marched peacefully on a city highway.
Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower defaced
Cellphone video shows partially disguised man splashing red paint on it only days after it was completed.
Washington NFL team officially drops "Redskins" name
A new name must still be selected for one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League.
DOJ's overhaul of police reform initiative was "a punch in the gut"
After the fatal shooting of Walter Scott, North Charleston officials and the DOJ launched a collaborative review of the police.
Washington Redskins reportedly set to drop their name
Announcement said to be imminent, though unclear when new moniker will be revealed.
Universal basic income cause gets $3 million boost from Jack Dorsey
The Twitter co-founder's donation will help fund a group of guaranteed income pilot programs in a dozen U.S. cities.
Ford rejects workers' suggestion it stop making police vehicles
Nation's second-largest automaker won't give up its status as top seller of transportation for law enforcement.
Transcript: Chauvin told Floyd it takes "a lot of oxygen" to talk
Floyd repeatedly said he couldn't breathe and said the officers were going to kill him during his fatal arrest.
New York City paints "Black Lives Matter" in front of Trump Tower
Giant yellow letters on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue now read "Black Lives Matter."
Crime
U.S. girl shot dead by police during cartel chase in Mexico
Okinawa governor calls for review of U.S.-Japan troops pact
Global alert over cyberattacks, bomb threats
NYC schools employee faces murder charge in Brooklyn jogger's killing
Thomas Markle charged with sex crimes
Cornell faculty passes symbolic resolution
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
Meghan Markle's father arrested by FBI
