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Wildfires In California Have Firefighting Teams Stretched Thin
Monday, August 24, 2020
Several hundred thousand acres are on fire in California. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated. And the wildfires are expected to grow due to high winds and lightning.
Oakland Mayor Launches Hate Crime Investigation Into Nooses Found At Park
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The discovery comes after the FBI and the California Department of Justice launched investigations into the hangings of two black men in Southern California.
Airlines Say They Will Ramp Up Enforcement Of Face Covering Policies
Monday, June 15, 2020
United announced that starting June 18, any passenger that does not follow the airline's mask policy will be placed on a no-fly list, for a varying amount of time.
In Wake Of Rayshard Brooks' Killing, Atlanta Mayor Orders Police Department Reforms
Monday, June 15, 2020
The new series of orders will require Atlanta police officers to de-escalate before using force, and intervene and prevent other officers' use of excessive force.
Virginia Rep. Riggleman, Who Officiated Same-Sex Wedding, Loses Republican Primary
Sunday, June 14, 2020
The first-term congressman lost to challenger Bob Good, who had called Riggleman "out of step with the base of the party" on marriage, immigration and other issues.
Atlanta Police Release Video Of Minutes Before Rayshard Brooks Shooting
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Police shot and killed Rayshard Brooks during an attempted arrest Friday. By Sunday the city's police chief had resigned and the officer who shot Brooks had been fired.
EPA Orders Amazon And EBay To Stop Selling Bogus Coronavirus-Fighting Products
Thursday, June 11, 2020
On Thursday the EPA ordered the e-commerce giants to stop selling a list of unregistered and misbranded products, some of which contained toxic chemicals like methylene chloride and chlorine dioxide.
Police Injure Protester In Buffalo As Demonstrations Continue Nationwide
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Officers in Buffalo, N.Y., sweeping through an area to be cleared after curfew, shoved a man. He hit his head and bled onto the sidewalk. In New York City, officers moved against curfew violators.
Protesters Came Out Again In Washington, D.C. — And Some Stayed, Despite Thunderstorm
Thursday, June 04, 2020
The latest day of protests of police treatment of African Americans was peaceful again, and some demonstrators outside the White House stayed, even as rain, thunder and lightning pounded the capital.
'I Can't Breathe': Peaceful Demonstrators Continue To Rally Over George Floyd's Death
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Protesters filled the streets the same day it was announced that the charge against one Minneapolis officer was increased to second-degree murder and three others face charges of aiding and abetting.
Protests Continue Despite Curfews Across The Country
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Demonstrators filled the streets again on Tuesday to protest police brutality and racial injustice.
Despite Curfews And Heavy Police Presence, Protests Persist Across The Country
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Protesters outraged over police brutality and systemic racism have spilled into the streets across the country, from Minneapolis to New York and in smaller cities such as Omaha, Neb.
George Floyd Reverberates Globally: Thousands Protest In Germany, U.K., New Zealand
Sunday, May 31, 2020
The killing of George Floyd has sprung a global movement against inequality and racism; protests were seen over the weekend in places such as Berlin, London, Toronto and Auckland, New Zealand.
Target Says It Will Temporarily Close Stores In Several States As Protests Continue
Sunday, May 31, 2020
The move comes after several Target stores were ransacked and damaged during protests.
At Least 2 Killed In Nationwide Protests Over George Floyd's Death
Friday, May 29, 2020
Americans continued to express their grief and outrage in demonstrations across the country, with violence emerging in some cities.
Cuomo Says New York Is Now 'Decidedly In The Reopening Phase'
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that campgrounds would be able to open on Memorial Day. He also gave the OK for the state's professional sports teams to start training camp.
On Nearly Emptied Roads, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Spikes By 14% In March
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Amid coronavirus restrictions, the number of miles driven decreased by over 18% from the March 2019 level.
California Loosens Counties' Reopening Requirements
Monday, May 18, 2020
Currently 24 counties have entered a stage that allows dine-in restaurants, destination retail, community centers and schools to reopen with modifications.
Democrats Launch Probe Into Trump's Firing Of State Department Inspector General
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Steve Linick is the fourth government watchdog President Trump has fired or sought to remove in the last six weeks.
FDA Cautions About Accuracy Of Widely Used Abbott Coronavirus Test
Thursday, May 14, 2020
The test has been promoted by the Trump administration as a key factor in controlling the epidemic in the U.S. and is used for daily testing at the White House.