May 04 Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head, autopsy shows By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press The Shelby County medical examiner released the report Thursday. It was released months after one of the latest police killings to prompt nationwide protests and an intense public conversation about police brutality. Continue reading
May 04 Former Proud Boys leader Tarrio found guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot By Michael Kunzelman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been convicted of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the… Continue reading
May 04 Chokehold killed man attacked by NYC subway passengers, coroner says By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press A man who had been shouting at people aboard a New York City subway train died after fellow riders tackled him and one put him in a chokehold that lasted until his body went limp. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: David Brooks discusses the foundations of American democracy at UVA’s Jim Lehrer Lecture By News Desk New York Times op-ed columnist and PBS NewsHour commentator David Brooks joined the University of Virginia's Miller Center Director and CEO William Antholis on Thursday for the James C. Lehrer lecture, which is named in honor of the late Jim… Continue reading
May 04 Man accused of Atlanta shooting charged with murder By Associated Press Jail records show the suspect in a mass shooting in Atlanta that left one woman dead and four others wounded has been charged with one count of murder and four counts of aggravated assault. Continue reading
May 03 Texas Democrat Collin Allred says he’ll run against Ted Cruz for Senate By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The three-term congressman and former Tennessee Titans linebacker made the announcement Wednesday. Allred enters the race a heavy underdog. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:39 How border communities are preparing for increase in migrants as Title 42 ends By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens The Biden administration is rushing to prepare for an increase in migrants at the southern border as the pandemic-era deportation policy Title 42 is set to end in a matter of days. An additional 1,500 troops are being sent to… Continue watching
May 03 Watch 10:47 A look at the history of racism in America and its role in today’s divisions By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson The fact that our country is divided isn’t new. In many respects, it can be traced back to the founding of a nation on the promise of freedom while dependent on slavery, a time when many couldn’t participate in the… Continue watching
May 03 Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity programs By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's biological sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Continue reading
May 03 McDonald’s franchises fined for child labor violations in Labor Department crackdown By Associated Press Federal officials say two 10-year-olds are among the 300 children who worked at a McDonald's restaurants in Kentucky with no or little pay. Continue reading