Army to Eliminate Officer Promotion Photos to Curb Racial Bias in Selection
The U.S. Army will cease using photographs in their promotion process as part of Project Inclusion, a new initiative launched Thursday.
Hundreds in Texas Were Arrested During BLM Protests For Non-Violent Crimes
Arrest records reportedly show that a large majority of those arrested in Texas during protests against racial injustice in late May and early June were cited with minor, nonviolent offenses.
Peace Talks Delayed After Kosovo's President Indicted for War Crimes
A White House summit planned for Saturday between Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci and Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic was postponed on Thursday, one day after Thaci's indictment on war came charges became public.
White Nationalist Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Oregon Stabbings
Judge Cheryl Albrecht sentenced Jeremy Christian, 38, to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, more than three years after he stabbed three men, killing two and injuring another, who had attempted to intervene in his racist tirade against two Black teenagers.
Laying COVID-19 Patients on Their Stomachs Shown to Help Them Breathe
Multiple studies have suggested that repositioning COVID-19 patients on their stomachs can help improve their breathing.
Majority of Mississippi Residents Want to Change State Flag, Poll Says
A new poll finds that at least 55 percent of Mississippi voters support replacing the state flag with a new version that does not incorporate the Confederate battle flag.
New York City Set to Open Beaches for Swimming on July 1
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed Tuesday night that the city's beaches will reopen for swimming on July 1, after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump Questions the '19' in COVID-19, Repeats 'Kung Flu' at Phoenix Rally
President Donald Trump said he had experienced some difficulty in understanding what the "19" in COVID-19 meant, while again referring to the coronavirus as the "Kung Flu" during Tuesday's campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona.
Biden Virtual Campaign Fundraiser Featuring Obama Brings in $7.6 Million
The Biden campaign raised $7.6 million on Tuesday in a virtual event featuring former President Barack Obama, the largest amount the campaign said it has raised at an event so far.
Arizona Reports Another Record Coronavirus Increase on Day of Trump Rally
Arizona reported 3,591 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the state's largest-ever jump in cases, only hours before President Donald Trump was set to take part in a rally in Phoenix.
White Jesus Statues Should Be Torn Down, Activist Shaun King Says
"Yes, I think the statues of the white European they claim is Jesus should also come down," Shaun King tweeted. "They are a form of white supremacy. Always have been."
Seattle to Crack Down on Protesters Occupying Capitol Hill After Shootings
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced plans that could lead to the dismantling of the city's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP, on Monday.
Plane Flies 'White Lives Matter' Banner Above Premier League Soccer Match
Minutes after English Premier League players and staff kneeled in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before a match on Monday, a small airplane flew overhead while carrying a "white lives matter" banner.
Ohio Grads Go To Myrtle Beach To Celebrate, Come Back With Coronavirus
At least 14 Ohio students celebrating high school graduation have been diagnosed with COVID-19 after returning from a vacation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Medics Say Seattle Police Fired Flash-Bangs at Them During Protests
A trio of medical volunteers say police intentionally targeted them at a demonstration in Seattle, Washington with flash grenades and pepper spray as they were attempting to evacuate an injured protester on a stretcher.
Mike Pence Refuses to Say 'Black Lives Matter' in Juneteenth Interview
Vice President Mike Pence insisted on saying "all lives matter" after being asked to say the phrase "Black lives matter" multiple times during an interview taking place on Juneteenth.
Fewer Americans Worried About Immigration, Terrorism in 2020 Than in 2019
A new poll suggests that American voters are significantly less concerned about immigration and terrorism in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and issues of racial injustice.
Osteoporosis Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Coronavirus
A European research consortium announced Thursday that a supercomputers had identified an existing osteoporosis drug has the potential to be a "promising" treatment for COVID-19.
Fauci Blames 'Anti-Science Bias' for People Not Following COVID-19 Rules
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is "unfortunate" that some Americans are disregarding the "truth" of science amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona Gov Expands Contact Tracing in Face of Coronavirus Increase
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Wednesday that a statewide contact tracing effort would be launched, along with other measures in response to the state's surge of COVID-19 cases.
Latest Coronavirus Cases Disproportionally Affect Younger People
Increasing numbers of young people being diagnosed with COVID-19 in the U.S. could be tied to a decrease in new deaths as the pandemic continues.
Republican Reps Resist House Rule Requiring Masks in Meetings
Several House Republicans ignored Attending Physician Brian Monahan's requirement that House members wear masks during meetings on Wednesday.
Top Military Leaders Acknowledge Racial Biases in Military Justice System
U.S. Military legal officers on Tuesday told the House Armed Services Committee that while the military justice system does not intentionally discriminate based on race, racial disparities continue to persist.
Lawsuit to Block Trump's Tulsa Rally Over Coronavirus Fears Fails
An Oklahoma judge has quickly rejected a lawsuit that sought to impose mandatory face masks and social distancing at President Donald Trump's campaign rally set to take place in Tulsa on Saturday.
Dr. Fauci Focused on Vaccine Development, Hasn't Spoken to Trump in Weeks
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he had not spoken to President Donald Trump in "two weeks," while efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine continue to move "very quickly."
Lawsuit Seeks Mandatory Face Masks at Tulsa Trump Rally
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday seeking to force the "mandatory use of face masks and social distancing rules for all guests and employees" at President Donald Trump's campaign rally set to take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday.
Houston Protesters Get Sick With Coronavirus After George Floyd March
COVID-19 cases have surged in Texas while the state continues to reopen, about two weeks after 60,000 people marched in honor of George Floyd in Houston, Floyd's hometown.
Ginsburg, Breyer Join Conservatives in Supreme Court Gas Pipeline Decision
Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Steven Breyer sided with the court's conservative justices Monday in a decision clearing the way for a permit to be issued for a natural gas pipeline passing under the Appalachian Trail.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Criticizes Young People for Disregarding Coronavirus
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that new cases of COVID-19 among people in their 20s were increasing at a "record pace" on Monday.
Alex Azar Says China 'Concealed' and WHO 'Failed' on Coronavirus
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told reporters on Friday that the "World Health Organization has failed in its responsibilities to demand accountability under the international health regulations."

