MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota police officer who pulled over Philando Castile politely told the driver that his brake lights were out and calmly instructed him not to pull out […]
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AP Fact Checking Trump: Believe or Not to Believe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and one of his personal lawyers have contradicted each other over whether the president is under investigation by the special counsel probing Russians’ meddling […]
Chappelle to Host Rihanna Diamond Ball; Kendrick to Perform
NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Chappelle will host Rihanna’s annual charity event in September and Kendrick Lamar will perform. FILE – In this July 18, 2015 file photo, comedian Dave […]
After Public Outcry, Orlando, Florida Moves Confederate Statue
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — City workers on Tuesday started moving a Confederate statue called “Johnny Reb” from a park in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, to a nearby cemetery, […]
Year-Round Pell Grants to be Available this Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pell Grants for low-income college students can now be used for summer studies. The U.S. Education Department announced Monday that year-round Pell Grants will be available starting […]
Chicago Gang Suspect in Playground Shooting Held without Bond
CHICAGO (AP) — A visibly angry judge has ordered a Chicago man charged in a shooting at a South Side school playground to be held in jail without bond. This […]
Bill Cosby Faces 2nd Sex Assault Trial after Jury Deadlocks
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby, the comedian and actor once known as “America’s Dad” for his TV role as paternal Dr. Cliff Huxtable, avoided a conviction on Father’s Day […]
Cosby Judge Declares Mistrial as Jury Deadlocks Again
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby’s trial on sexual assault charges ended without a verdict Saturday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision in a case that helped destroy […]
Hundreds Gather at Protest after Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Philando Castile’s Death
PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota police officer was cleared Friday in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a Black motorist whose death captured national attention when his girlfriend streamed […]
Jada Pinkett Smith Calls Tupac Biopic ‘Deeply Hurtful’
NEW YORK (AP) — Jada Pinkett Smith is calling the Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez on Me” ”deeply hurtful” for its portrayal of her relationship with the rap legend. Jada […]
Portraits Emerge of Officers Hailed as Heroes at Shooting
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of the U.S. Capitol Police officers injured while defending members of Congress during a shooting at a baseball field is a gregarious gym-goer and hard […]
Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Philando Castile
PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota police officer was acquitted of manslaughter Friday in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a Black motorist whose girlfriend streamed the aftermath live on […]