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Revel shuts down service in New York after 2nd rider’s death
The moped company came under fire following a string of accidents, including two fatal ones.
Woman filmed using anti-Asian slur against postal worker
The USPS condemned the actions of a customer who was filmed using racist language against one of its employees.
Robert E. Lee removed from Virginia state house and a school name as courts weigh future of Richmond statue
The Confederate general’s name and likeness won’t be in the Virginia state house or one of the state’s schools.
Judge orders Michael Cohen be released back to home confinement
A judge sided with President Trump’s former attorney and ruled he was being retaliated.
Trio arrested in connection with murder of Florida fishing group
Two brothers and a woman were charged in the deaths of three friends who were on a fishing trip in Florida.
Minnesota leaders ban chokeholds, ‘warrior training’ in comprehensive police reform bill
George Floyd’s death sparked change in Minnesota as state leaders passed a series of bills aimed at reducing police violence.
Michael Cohen was sent back to prison over tell-all book on Trump, suit claims
The president’s former attorney says his re confinement is nothing more than political payback.
Charges filed against men filmed allegedly assaulting Black man at Indiana lake
Prosecutors charged two men who were filmed allegedly beating a Black man on the Fourth of July.
Utah public hearing on schools dismissed after angry parents pack room without masks
A group of angry parents defied orders to socially distance and wear masks during a hearing over the new school year.
Asheville city council approves reparations plan as Providence explores idea
A North Carolina town took a historic step to make amends on for its past actions on the Black community.
White man filmed in alleged Indiana assault says Black accuser was ‘race-baiting’
A man accused of beating a Black man in a filmed incident is claiming he as acting in defense. However the accuser is sticking with his account.
New York legislators introduce bill to require liability insurance for police
Officers would have to get insurance if they want to get a badge under a proposed legislation.
Bill de Blasio paints Black Lives Matter street mural outside Trump Tower
The mayor brought the Black Lives Matter message to the president’s Fifth Avenue doorstep.
Mississippi statehouse shuttered for 2 weeks as dozens of lawmakers contract coronavirus
At least 26 state leaders have contracted the virus as the pandemic sees a jump in the state.
Virginia completes testing of more than 2,600 rape kits to eliminate backlog
The state’s efforts to clear its long backlog are complete.
Scrabble to ban slurs, other offensive words from official tournaments
Words of hate won’t appear in official tournaments of the popular word game.
CAREN Act proposed to criminalize discriminatory 911 calls in San Francisco
An ordnance looks to curb using 911 as a discriminatory tool.
Police in Indiana investigating alleged gang assault of Black man caught on video
An Indiana Black man said he’s shaken after he said a group white men assaulted and lynch him on the Fourth of July.
Amy Cooper charged in Central Park false report against Black bird watcher
The woman who was filmed making a false 911 call has been hit with a misdemeanor charge.