Arts May 31 Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies Along with his late wife Jeanne-Claude, the artists careers were defined by their ambitious art projects that quickly disappeared soon after they were erected. In 2001, he installed more than 7,500 vinyl gates in New York’s Central Park and and…
Nation May 31 Police make nearly 1,400 arrests as protests continue The arrest has done little to quell protests across the country over the weekend. Most have been peaceful, but some have erupted in violence.
Nation May 31 Mayor says George Floyd's body will return to Houston The mayor of Houston said Saturday that the body of George Floyd, whose death after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck during an arrest has sparked protests across the U.S, will be returning to the city…
Nation May 30 Louisville PD apologizes for targeting news crew at protest A police officer was seen on camera firing what appeared to be pepper balls at a news crew during a live television broadcast of the second night of Louisville protests, prompting an apology from the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Nation May 29 WATCH: McConnell urges calm despite 'horrendous' events McConnell said the officers involved in the Floyd case "looked pretty darn guilty." But they're sill "entitled to the protections of the Constitution and criminal trials."…
Nation May 29 WATCH: Minneapolis officer charged with murder in George Floyd's death A Minnesota prosecutor has charged a police officer with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the restraint death of George Floyd.
Health May 29 WATCH: Mayor de Blasio says New Yorkers nervous about mass transit may have to improvise New York City appears to be on track to begin loosening restrictions in June, but residents who don't yet feel comfortable commuting by subway may have to improvise, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday. "We are trying to get the…
Politics May 29 Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform’s rules about glorifying violence.
Nation May 28 Man charged for attempted $317 million sale of virus masks that didn't exist A Georgia man has been charged in federal court with trying to swindle a foreign government out of $317 million in exchange for a huge shipment of masks to protect against the coronavirus that didn't really exist.
World May 28 French hospital workers protest lack of funds Hospital workers gathered outside Robert-Debré hospital in North-East Paris Thursday to protest what they describe as the government's lack of interest in France's public health system.