Darnella Frazier, 17, who captured the death of George Floyd on video was given an award for courage from PEN America Tuesday.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Seattle police who fired pepper spray, blast balls on BLM protesters violated order, judge says
A federal judge found four violations of an order barring police from using less lethal weapons against peaceful protesters in certain situations.
Trump supporters plan DC rally to ‘demand transparency’ before Electoral College vote
As many as 5,000 Trump supporters are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. just days before electors from each state arrive to cast their votes.
Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier changed how the world would fly. This is what gave him ‘the right stuff’ to do it.
Chuck Yeager, the first person to break the sound barrier, was also one of the U.S. Air Force’s most decorated test pilots.
Did a mountain lion kill a Texas man? Medical examiner and wildlife experts disagree
A Texas medical examiner said Christopher Allen Whiteley was killed by a wild animal, possibly a mountain lion. State wildlife officials disagree.
Alabama sheriff’s office removes photo of Christmas tree with mug shots after backlash, threats
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office took down a doctored photo of a Christmas tree with mug shots as ornaments after facing backlash.
Police reform bill that limits no-knock warrants, bans chokeholds approved in Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers approved a bill that would create a civilian-led police accountability commission, limit no-knock warrants and ban chokeholds.
Generosity, an ‘antidote’ to fear, division’: How to help those in need on Giving Tuesday
Nonprofits are suffering from decreased donations and increased demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. You can help on Giving Tuesday and beyond.
David Dinkins, New York City’s first African-American mayor, dies at 93
Dinkins died Monday, the New York City Police Department confirmed. Initial indications were that he died of natural causes.
Grandma celebrates 5th Thanksgiving with man accidentally invited to dinner after losing husband to COVID-19
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton have had Thanksgiving together for four years after an accidental text. This year, they celebrated without Lonnie Dench.