Tombstones near where George Floyd died in Minneapolis honor people who died in police altercations
A display of art is sending a powerful message just blocks from the spot where George Floyd died nearly two weeks ago.
More than 20,000 rally peacefully in Chicago, demanding justice and racial equality
Thousands of people protesting police brutality marched and rallied together in Chicago on Saturday, the latest in more than a week of protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Road and ramp closures make it hard to get around Chicago
Drivers spent a tense time behind the wheel getting around the city on Saturday, with multiple interstate off-ramp and road closures. It the city's attempt to avoid the looting and chaos that followed last week's protests over the death of George Floyd.
Chicago police investigating officer recorded apparently using a homophobic slur during protests
Chicago police are investigating after an officer was recorded on video apparently using a homophobic slur during a protest.
Virginia man accused of threatening to kill protesters, burn property
A Virginia man accused of threatening to kill protesters and burn property was jailed after a sheriff’s investigation.
Family, public officials gather in North Carolina for song-filled memorial service to George Floyd
Mourners gathered Saturday in the North Carolina town where George Floyd grew up for the second of three public memorial services.
Chicago hires more than a hundred private security guards to patrol retail corridors
Chicago officials said Saturday that the city has hired more than a hundred private security guards to protect retail shops, grocery stores and pharmacies from looting as protests continued in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Man charged with assault after grabbing Floyd protests flyers from teens apologizes
Anthony Brennan III of Maryland says he is "sick with remorse for the pain and fear I caused the victims on the trail" after he ripped George Floyd flyers out of the hands of teenagers.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
One perfect moment: Georgia National Guard, protesters dance the 'Macarena'
It was a moment of much-needed levity after a week of protests in Atlanta.
Protesters call for defunding of CPD as Lightfoot issues warning to officers and lays out weekend safety plan
As a massive protest took place Friday night in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stern warning to officers while laying out her weekend safety plan as more demonstrations are expected.
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
Video shows women ripping down heart-shaped ‘Black Lives Matter’ flyers as teens who posted them cry
Video streamed on Facebook Live by a community page in a Chicago suburb showed the moment angry residents took the time to rip a series of paper hearts reading “Black Lives Matter!” from a boarded-up storefront. The hearts were posted by a group of teenage girls.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Reform monitor to review Chicago Police Department protest response
An independent monitor overseeing the progress of reform of the Chicago Police Department said Friday that she will investigate allegations that officers have been violent toward people protesting the killing of George Floyd.
California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.
Kanye West donates $2M to families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor
Some of the money donated will fully cover college tuition costs for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
FBI: Ohio National Guardsman removed from protests after expressing white supremacist ideology
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the guardsmen has been suspended from all missions, and it’s likely he will be ousted from the National Guard.
Black cops feel pain of Floyd's death, duty to their uniform
Black police officers find themselves torn between two worlds: They feel the pain of seeing yet another black man killed at the hands of fellow officers, yet they must also try to keep the peace during angry protests fueled by that death.