Georgia residents with a criminal record will be eligible to apply for an expungement after good behavior.
NYPD clashes with protesters during pride rally on anniversary of Stonewall riots
The NYPD is under fire after officers were filmed assaulting protesters during an arrest at a pride celebration.
NASA to name DC headquarters after ‘hidden figure’ Mary W. Jackson
Mary W. Jackson was once a “hidden figure” at NASA, but now her name will grace the agency’s office in the nation’s capital.
Texas Children’s Hospital now taking adult patients as coronavirus cases rise
The rise in Texas cases has prompted the nation’s largest children’s hospital to open its doors to more patients.
NYPD officer suspended after filmed using chokehold on suspect
An officer who was once under investigation for use of force on a suspect was under scrutiny again.
New York City reopens restaurants, salons, more in Phase 2
The once epicenter of the pandemic is now slowly re-opening its businesses.
Tennessee passes 6-week abortion ban during last-second budget negotiation
State legislators passed the bill without any members of the public in attendance.
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired by Louisville police
One of the officers who was involved in the shooting of a Louisville EMT was removed from the force.
Oklahoma sees rise in COVID cases following reopening as Trump plans major rally in Tulsa
As Tulsa prepares for a large visit from the president, its state is dealing with a jump in coronavirus cases.
New York City closing in on phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening
The epicenter of the outbreak has seen decrease in new cases and will be ready to re-open.
As Texas coronavirus cases rise, San Antonio finds loophole to mandate masks
A county judge is pushing residents to stay vigilant against the virus.
Investigators release disciplinary records of Rayshard Brooks arresting officers, 911 call
Investigators said the officer who shot Rayshard Brooks during an arrest had previously been disciplined.
George Floyd’s killing sparks calls for police reform, and some unions are acknowledging the call
Police unions are under more scrutiny over their response to calls for reform.
After George Floyd’s death, police confront lack of diversity in leadership
The recent calls for police reform have weighed heavily on minority officers throughout the country.
Christopher Columbus statue debate rises as controversial statues fall across the country
The debate over Columbus statues heats up again in light over the country’s debate on race.
Family members, dignitaries honor George Floyd at funeral service in Houston
It was an emotional day in Houston, as family, friends and leaders paid their last respects to George Floyd.
NYPD officers hit with criminal charges, disciplined over actions during George Floyd protests
The NYPD and district attorney’s office handed down punishments for officers who were filmed assaulting protesters.
States reopened for business in May as coronavirus death toll climbed past 100,000
As states reopened for business, the virus surpassed major milestones in America.
NYC sees 1st signs of post-COVID-19 metropolis as it enters phase 1 reopening
New Yorkers slowly adjusted to live as the city began its reopening.
Black riders join George Floyd protests on horses to spread message of justice
A group of activists decided to show their support for the George Floyd protests on their steeds.