In the U.S., where a wave of protests is adding to concerns over possible additional outbreaks, new cases of the coronavirus have been surging just weeks after many businesses were allowed to reopen.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes use of the Insurrection Act, which would allow President Donald Trump to use active-duty military forces for law enforcement duties in containing street protests.
Tensions between residents and law enforcement are escalating in Lauderdale County. After a leaked recording with racial slurs, some want to oust Sheriff Steve Sanders.
I sat down with three other moms, who are also raising young black boys and we talked about how to discuss, racism, George Floyd, and being safe with the young black men in our lives.
The calmer protests came on the same day that prosecutors charged three more police officers and filed a new, tougher charge against the officer at the center of the case.
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AARON MORRISON, NOMAAN MERCHANT and MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press
Demonstrators in Memphis have made it clear they are seeking change against police brutality, racism and changes to policies on a state and local level.
Shelby County Schools announced Wednesday it is expanding its partnership with the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South and reopening its Central Nutrition Center to provide meals to children this summer.
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter briefed commissioners Wednesday on the COVID-19 pandemic. She said members of the COVID-19 task force are trying to determine if recent case spikes signify a surge coming or just represent our new reality of living with the virus among us.
Memphis Tiger Basketball loses an assistant coach and leading recruiter. Mike Miller announced he has stepped down from the program to spend more time with his family.
A report from ESPN’s NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski states the NBA’s board of governors is expected to move forward with a 22-team return to play format.
The 20-page report released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office came with the family's permission and after the coroner's office released summary findings Monday that Floyd had a heart attack while being restrained by officers, and classified his May 25 death as a homicide.
The calmer night came as many cities intensified their curfews, with authorities in New York and Washington ordering people off streets while it was still daylight.
