police brutality
Teen’s death puts focus on split-second police decisions
World
April 20, 2021
Teen’s death puts focus on split-second police decisions
It happened in less than a second. Thirteen-year-old Adam Toledo dropped the gun he’d been holding, turned and began raising…
In Minneapolis, a fortified city awaits Chauvin verdict
World
April 20, 2021
In Minneapolis, a fortified city awaits Chauvin verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just outside the entrance to Smile Orthodontics, in a Minneapolis neighborhood of craft breweries and trendy shops,…
Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death
World
April 19, 2021
Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A timeline of key events that began with George Floyd’s arrest on May 25, 2020, by four…
Fires, damage at Oakland protest against police brutality
World
April 17, 2021
Fires, damage at Oakland protest against police brutality
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A protest that began peacefully in California ended with multiple fires set, several cars damaged and…
In Minnesota, suburban mayor is thrust into policing debate
World
April 14, 2021
In Minnesota, suburban mayor is thrust into policing debate
Mike Elliott is among many who celebrated his election as mayor of Brooklyn Center as the beginning of a new…
Decision expected on charges for cop who shot Black motorist
World
April 14, 2021
Decision expected on charges for cop who shot Black motorist
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors expect to decide Wednesday whether to charge the white former police officer who fatally…
Protest after chief says officer meant to use Taser, not gun
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April 13, 2021
Protest after chief says officer meant to use Taser, not gun
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Police clashed with protesters for a second night in the Minneapolis suburb where an officer…
Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest
World
April 12, 2021
Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Crowds of mourners and protesters gathered in a Minneapolis suburb where the family of a…
Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs
World
April 9, 2021
Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd died of a lack of oxygen from being pinned to the pavement with a knee on his…
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
World
April 7, 2021
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
(Reuters) – Myanmar troops fired at anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, killing at least five people and wounding several, media said,…