George Floyd

A deadly storm system along much of the east coast caused Washington D.C. government buildings to close as tornadoes, damaging winds and hail threatened the area.

Deadly storms leave more than 1 million without power: The Rundown Aug. 8, 2023

New York City agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of those arrested during George Floyd protests.

NYC becomes latest city to pay millions to George Floyd protesters

Illinois officially became the first state to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pretrial release from jail.

Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating pretrial cash bail

The controversial spending of donations made to Black Lives Matter is once again being revealed as another tax year has passed.

BLM donations plummet 88% following spending controversies

A panel concluded that the Seattle Police Department should offer a public apology over its violent response to 2020 protests in the city.

Seattle panel: Police should apologize over 2020 protest response

Philadelphia will pay more than $9 million in a record-breaking settlement with protesters who protested after George Floyd's death.

Philadelphia to pay George Floyd protesters $9.25M in settlement

The podcast description says its purpose is to give the community "a behind-the-scenes view of the Toronto Police Service's activities."

Toronto Police Service pays to produce ‘behind-the-scenes’ podcast

A bipartisan effort to pass police reform legislation failed in 2021, but Congress members are calling for it again after Tyre Nichols' death.

Congress members call for police reform legislation following Tyre Nichols’ death

Brittney Griner landed in San Antonio, Texas this morning. She is expected to receive medical care after 10 months in Russian detention.

Morning rundown: Griner back in U.S.; Musk releases ‘Twitter files’

Democratic former state Rep. Tina Kotek is the winner of a close, three-way race for governor in Oregon. Gov. Kate Brown, D, was term limited.

Kotek wins Oregon governor’s race