Jefferson Davis statue in Richmond toppled by protesters
The statue of the Confederacy's president was on the Virginia capital's famed Monument Avenue.
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Some U.S. police train for a few weeks. Other countries train for years.
Norway and Finland require a three-year police education, ending with a bachelor's degree in policing
Army open to discussion on renaming posts named for Confederate leaders
The Army said as recently as February it had "no plans" to rename streets or installations named for Confederate generals.
Trump shoots down renaming bases named for Confederate leaders
The president's tweets come one day after an Army spokesperson said military leaders were "open to a bipartisan discussion on the topic."
George Floyd's brother asks Congress to "stop the pain"
George Floyd's brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials are among those testifying on racial profiling, police brutality and community trust.
Ex-cops charged with assault sue Atlanta's mayor and police chief
"Petitioners have suffered irreparable injury to their personal and professional reputations as a result of their unlawful dismissal," their lawsuit alleges.
2 more Atlanta cops fired after students violently pulled from car
Sergeant Lonnie Hood and officer Armon Jones are among four officers who were let go after a May 30 encounter.
Maker of tear gas used on D.C. protesters will exit business
After scrutiny, Safariland is selling its unit that makes tear gas, rubber bullets and other crowd-control products.
Friends share a beer with neighbors to open a dialogue
Benjamin Smith and Marcus Ellis held a chat on the front lawn — and it attracted a famous country singer.
Video shows white men mocking George Floyd's death at protest
One counter-demonstrator fired by FedEx, another suspended from prison guard job after videos show man kneeling on neck of man on ground.
Black Lives Matter protests extend into America's suburbs
The movement has gathered momentum outside of the urban centers and is showing up in towns from Greenwich, Connecticut to Waco, Texas to Wenatchee, Washington.
Minneapolis official on public safety amid move to dismantle police
"What we're trying to change is how we answer 911," Councilman Steve Fletcher said on CBSN.
Cuomo says New York will be better post-pandemic
New York City, once the epicenter of the crisis, began phase one of reopening this week after an 80-day lockdown.
The pope's message to U.S. Catholics after the George Floyd killing
Experts say the Vatican's reaction shows it's behind anti-racism protesters, and is making a statement about where American Catholics should stand.
London mayor demands probe into police tasering of U.K. rapper's dad
Rap artist Wretch 32 says there's been "no progression" since he grew up watching his father and uncle "fight against police brutality" in Britain.
Black NASCAR star urges move away from Confederate flag
Sport's only black driver, Bubba Wallace, pushing hard for it and there are signs NASCAR will go along.
"Justice for All" explores fury over racism and police brutality
Gayle King anchors a one-hour primetime special as protests grip the nation following the death of George Floyd.
"Gone With the Wind" pulled from HBO Max library for now
Network says classic will return as streaming option with additional content putting its historical depictions of South and slavery in context.
"Cops" canceled in wake of George Floyd protests
Paramount Network pulls plug on controversial series, which has been under scrutiny for years.
Banksy weighs in on toppling of slave trader statue in England
Mysterious street artist drew concept sketch of statue he's proposing he says would commemorate "famous day" when statue of Edward Colston was pulled down by protesters.
George Floyd's daughter to get full scholarship to Texas university
"This gesture cannot take the place of her dad's loving presence, but we hope that it will contribute to easing her journey through life," says TSU official
Scientists to go on one-day strike to protest institutional racism
Thousands of researchers have vowed to #shutdownSTEM on Wednesday to prioritize the needs of Black academics and STEM professionals.
BabyNames.com features names of black lives lost on homepage
Expectant parents searching for baby names on the website will see a powerful statement on its homepage.
Republicans wade into police reform proposals
"I think this is different this time," Republican Senator Mike Braun told CBS News.
Nationwide protests over George Floyd's death
The death of George Floyd during an arrest in Minnesota sparked widespread outrage and days of protests.
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