District Judge Lucy Koh in California made the ruling against the Trump administration’s attempt to shorten the schedule.
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No officers charged in killing of Breonna Taylor
It was announced on Wednesday that a grand jury failed to indict the officers for killing Taylor, while one officer was charged with shooting into an apartment – not Taylor’s.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped shape modern era of women’s rights
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the Supreme Court announced. Even before her appointment, she had reshaped American law.
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Black households earned 61 cents for every dollar of White median incomes
Black America and other people of color still cry for justice, equality, and freedom.
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Louisville reaches $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, announced Tuesday that it has reached a $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family.
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Police ill-equipped to deal with people suffering from mental health issues
Joe Prude called the police on his brother, he was asking for help, not for his brother to end up dead.
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Ex-MPD officers charged in George Floyd death appear in court; Freeman removed from case
Judge Peter Cahill disqualified Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and three other county attorneys from the proceedings involving Floyd’s death.
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Coping with Western wildfires: five essential reads
Many factors have combined to create conditions for today’s epic wildfires, including climate change, land use patterns and decades of fire suppression.
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Family of George Floyd launch foundation, honor his life with homeless event
The family of George Floyd recently announced that they will commemorate his life by formally launching a nonprofit foundation and participating in a homelessness event that Floyd attended annually before his death.
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Former Georgetown coach John Thompson passes
John Thompson, the legendary former basketball coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, passed on Monday at the age of 78.
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Heartbreak, grief over the death of Chadwick Boseman at age 43
The entertainment world is still reeling from the stunning news that actor Chadwick Boseman of “Black Panther” and “42” fame passed away after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
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‘A strike for justice’: NBA players forgo playoff game to protest police/vigilante violence
In a move unprecedented in the last 50 years of U.S. professional sports history, the Bucks on Wednesday refused to take the court for their scheduled playoff game against the Orlando Magic.
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17-year-old vigilante arrested in connection to fatal shooting of Kenosha protesters
A teen from Antioch, Illinois, was arrested Wednesday morning in connection to deadly shootings at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesday.
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Police violence spotlight shifts to Kenosha, WI (photos)
Protests broke out in Kenosha and Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, demanding that police who shot Jacob Blake be charged and prosecuted.
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Dems wrap historic convention: Harris makes history, Obama eviscerates Trump [video]
“The one Constitutional office elected by all of the people is the presidency. So, at a minimum, we should expect a president to feel a sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of all 330 million of us.’
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Private border wall fundraisers have been arrested on fraud charges
On Thursday, federal prosecutors indicted Brian Kolfage; We Build the Wall board member Steve Bannon, the former adviser to President Donald Trump; and two others.
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WATCH: Kamala Harris accepts historic nomination on presidential ticket
Kamala Harris (D-Calif) accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination on Wednesday, making history as the first Black and South Asian American woman to be nominated on a major presidential ticket.
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Black women continued the fight for voting rights long after 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment did not, guarantee women the vote. Black, native, Latino, and other women of color continued to be excluded.
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How to make sure your vote counts in November
It is your right to vote. Exercise that right proudly and make your voice heard.
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WATCH: Michelle Obama delivers powerful DNC speech
Former First Lady Michelle Obama opened the Democratic National Convention with a keynote address for the ages.