Brother of George Floyd backs U.N. probe into U.S. racism, violence
The brother of the late George Floyd called on the top U.N. human rights body on Wednesday to investigate police brutality and racial discrimination in the United States.
Decision due on charges in Atlanta police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
A Georgia county prosecutor is expected to announce as early as Wednesday whether a fired Atlanta police officer will face criminal charges in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant last week.
Cinnamon rolls to the rescue in New York’s COVID-19 lockdown
When coronavirus locked down New York, opera singer Claire Kuttler turned to her favorite pastime, baking.
U.S. ‘not above scrutiny’, urges other states to be open on racism: statement
The United States is grappling with racial discrimination and implementing police reforms after the killing of George Floyd, but other countries should show the same level of openness, a U.S. envoy said on Wednesday ahead of a U.N. debate on racism.
Trump to lay out strategy Wednesday to prevent suicides by veterans: officials
President Donald Trump’s administration will lay out a broad strategy on Wednesday aimed at helping to prevent suicides by U.S. veterans and other Americans, administration officials told Reuters.
U.S. ‘not above scrutiny’, seeks openness on rights issues at U.N.: statement
The United States is grappling with racial discrimination and implementing police reforms after the killing of George Floyd, but other countries should show the same level of openness, the U.S. envoy said on Wednesday ahead of a U.N. debate on racism.
Decision pending on charges in Atlanta police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
A Georgia prosecutor is expected to announce as early as Wednesday whether a former Atlanta police officer will face any charges in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy’s parking lot last week.
In Tulsa, fears that Trump rally may worsen racial unrest, spread of coronavirus
When President Donald Trump takes the stage at his first rally in three months on Saturday night, the scene in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be familiar: a large venue filled with ardent supporters wearing “Keep America Great” hats and T-shirts.
U.S. Senate Republicans ready police reform bill to rival Democrats
Police reforms take center stage in Congress on Wednesday as Senate Republicans unveil a bill to address racial disparities in law enforcement and Democrats in the House of Representatives advance their own, more sweeping proposal.
Biden opens 13-point advantage as Trump popularity drops to seven-month low: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has opened up a 13-point lead over President Donald Trump – the widest margin this year – according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll as Americans grow more critical of Trump over the coronavirus pandemic and …
