Bubba Wallace on FBI probe: Tied rope was still "a noose"
FBI found no crime had been committed, adding noose discovered in Wallace's NASCAR garage had been there since October 2019 and was likely just a way to pull door down more easily.
Suspect in Atlanta Wendy's fire arrested
Natalie White is being charged with first-degree arson.
NASCAR investigating noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall
Wallace is NACAR'S only black full-time driver, and led the push to ban the Confederate flag from NASCAR events.
NASCAR bans Confederate flags from future races
"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry," the stock car racing company said.
New York lawmakers pass Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act
"The NYPD ban on chokeholds was not enough to protect Eric Garner, and it is not enough today. This legislation will put an end to the practice across the state," Speaker Carl Heastie said.
New York Times editorial page editor resigns over op-ed debacle
James Bennet had served as the editorial page editor since 2016.
Marine Corps to remove displays of Confederate battle flag
The flags are being removed "in order to support our core values, ensure unit cohesion and security and preserve good order and discipline," the directive explains.
6 officers charged after 2 students pulled from car at protest
Two of the officers have already been fired.
George Floyd U.S. protests: Live updates from May 31, 2020
George Floyd's death in police custody has roiled not just Minneapolis but the nation, sparking days of protests.
NHL commissioner outlines plan to resume play
Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the 2019-2020 regular season is over and play resume with the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Trump imposes travel restrictions on Brazil
Brazil has the second-most confirmed cases of the coronavirus of any country, with more than 347,000. Only the U.S. has more.
Outbreak at Washington food plant puts halt to reopening plan
According to Clark County Public Health, 38 workers at Firestone Pacific Foods in Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19 so far.
New Jersey gym reopens in violation of stay-at-home order
Co-owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were issued a court summons for violating Governor Phil Murphy's stay-at-home order, but the business remained open throughout the day.
NFL players DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar granted bond
According to police, Baker and Dunbar were both at a party Wednesday night where they and at least one other person allegedly robbed other attendees of thousands of dollars in cash and valuables.
Georgia AG asks DOJ to investigate handling of Ahmaud Arbery case
The case has gone through three different prosecutors due to conflicts of interest.