9-day trial scheduled for Jefferson City teen accused of murder
A nine-day jury trial has been scheduled for a Jefferson City teenager accused of a 2018 murder.
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Daunte Wright’s funeral is underway, marking another emotional day for a city reeling from police violence
Mourners gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday to honor the life of Daunte Wright, the Black motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer this month during an arrest attempt. Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton was to eulogize Wright, 20, during a funeral that marks another emotional day for a metro area scarred by
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Relatives of Ma’Khia Bryant, Black teen fatally shot by police, appeal for justice
Ma’Khia Bryant’s cousins remembered the Black teenager fatally shot by police in Ohio as “a good student, a good person” whose life was unnecessarily cut short by “disproportionate and unjustified use of force.” “As a family we are all saddened by the tragic and unnecessary death of Ma’Khia,” cousins Don Bryant and Deja Torrence said
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Man kills 11-year-old daughter, then takes his own life at park, police say
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Gwinnett County Police police said they are investigating a murder and suicide involving a man and his daughter that occurred inside Lawrenceville’s Bethesda Park this past weekend. Cpl. Collin Flynn said an officer was conducting a random area check of the
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What could Congress actually accomplish on police reform?
The guilty verdicts for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd felt like an important moment, creating momentum to change the way police interact with Black Americans. The specific nature of that progress, however, is very much yet to be determined, particularly on Capitol Hill, where Democrats and Republicans are
Continue Reading Woman loses home, dog in fire as neighbors blame growing homeless encampment
Click here for updates on this story VENICE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A home in Venice was destroyed and a dog was killed in a fire early Wednesday morning. While the cause remains under investigation, neighbors are pointing to growing homeless encampments in the area, including one near the home. The fire was reported at
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County receives $6.2M Project Turnkey grant to convert motel into shelter
Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Washington County has received a Project Turnkey grant of $6.2 million to convert a 60-room motel into a shelter, Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) announced Thursday. The hotel, located at 622 Southeast 10th Avenue, will be used in part as a COVID-respite shelter for
Continue Reading NYC subway bomber sentenced to life in prison for terror attack
A man convicted in federal court for the 2017 terror bombing attack in a New York City subway station was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. Akayed Ullah could be seen on footage in an underground tunnel walkway detonating a bomb on his person during morning rush hour December 11, 2017. Six people were injured
Continue Reading Police: ‘Aggressive’ turkeys terrorizing neighborhood
Click here for updates on this story MT. PLEASANT, Michigan (WNEM) — Watson street looks peaceful and calm but the residents know of a dark fear lurking just outside their homes. This sleepy little street in Mt. Pleasant is being terrorized by turkeys. “They are coming after you. They’re trying to peck you,” said Mark
Continue Reading ‘Straight out of Hollywood fiction’: Feds bust three men in $30 million bank robbery scheme
Federal authorities say they’ve arrested three New York men Tuesday on money laundering conspiracy charges in connection with an elaborate, international bank robbery operation that netted more than $30 million over several years. Val Cooper, Alex Levin and Garri Smith are accused of using high-tech camera equipment to access safe-deposit boxes at banks in multiple
Continue Reading Cyclist captures video of close call with motorist
Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Police are trying to track down the driver whose pick-up truck came within inches of knocking a bicyclist off his bike earlier this month. Avid cyclist Mike Buteau captured video of the April 2 incident with one of two cameras he’d mounted on
Continue Reading More scientists now believe COVID-19 spreads primarily through the air
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — An increasing number of doctors and scientists believe COVID-19 is primarily spread through the air and that public health measures need adjusting to reflect the new evidence. This month, studies in three prominent medical journals — the Lancet, the British Medical Journal and
Continue Reading ‘Will be the future’: Canadian billionaire develops one-seat electric vehicle to fight traffic woes
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A Canadian billionaire is developing a new vehicle he believes could solve congestion issues on city streets. Frank Stronach, founder of the international automotive parts company Magna International, is in the process of developing the “Sarit,” an electric single-seat vehicle with three wheels
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Daunte Wright’s funeral makes Thursday another emotional day for a city reeling over police violence
Mourners are gathering in Minneapolis to honor the life of Daunte Wright, the Black motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer this month during an arrest attempt. Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton will eulogize Wright, 20, during a funeral that marks another emotional day for a metro area scarred by several high-profile
Continue Reading Debris falling from overpass damages multiple cars, police investigate
Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Nearly a dozen cars were damaged Wednesday as a result of objects falling from a Cobb County overpass. Authorities said that nearly a dozen vehicles were damaged due to concrete debris falling from the Allgood Rd. overpass around 7:15 p.m.; however, reports also
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Missouri Senate panel votes down Medicaid expansion funding
The budget panel voted 7-7 Wednesday on a Republican-sponsored proposal that would have set money aside to pay for the program. The tie vote meant the proposal failed.
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UK lawmakers declare China’s treatment of Uyghurs is genocide
British lawmakers have unanimously declared China’s ongoing crackdown in Xinjiang a genocide, joining the United States, Canada and the Netherlands in condemning Beijing’s actions against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in the far-west region in the strongest possible terms. China has been accused of detaining up to 2 million people in a system of camps
Continue Reading Black Future Co-Op Fund Gets Profile Boost Through Partnership With OL Reign Soccer Team
Click here for updates on this story SEATTLE (The Seattle Medium) — The Black Future Co-Op Fund, Washington state’s first all Black-led philanthropic organization designed to promote and ignite Black generational health, wealth and well-being, recently elevated its profile and a got boost in visibility due to their partnership with OL Reign of the National
Continue Reading Alternate juror in Derek Chauvin trial says medical expert’s testimony convinced her of ex-officer’s guilt
An alternate juror in Derek Chauvin’s trial told “CBS This Morning” that the prosecution’s medical expert and the 17-year-old bystander who filmed George Floyd’s death convinced her of his guilt. “I felt he was guilty,” said Lisa Christensen. “I didn’t know if he was going to be guilty on all counts, but I would have
Continue Reading Black Co-Op Fund Gets Profile Boost Through Partnership With OL Reign Soccer Team
Click here for updates on this story SEATTLE (The Seattle Medium) — The Black Future Co-Op Fund, Washington state’s first all Black-led philanthropic organization designed to promote and ignite Black generational health, wealth and well-being, recently elevated its profile and a got boost in visibility due to their partnership with OL Reign of the National
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