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Iconic 'Black Lives Matter' mural removed post Trump's encroachment threats

Workers put traffic barriers in place as they start the work to transform Black Lives Matter Plaza into Liberty Plaza on March 10, 2025 in Washington,
Published on Mar 11, 2025 11:36 AM IST

Can Trump pardon Derek Chauvin? Ben Shapiro pushes for cop's clemency

Ben Shapiro is urging President Donald Trump to pardon former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 02:15 AM IST

Four former Milwaukee hotel workers charged in killing of Black man

Four former Milwaukee hotel workers charged in killing of Black man
Published on Aug 07, 2024 09:48 PM IST

Death of man pinned by hotel guards in Milwaukee is reviewed as a homicide, prosecutors say

Death of man pinned by hotel guards in Milwaukee is reviewed as a homicide, prosecutors say
Published on Jul 11, 2024 12:09 AM IST

Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards

Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:58 AM IST

What is Juneteenth? Know about federal holiday's significance and celebrations

Juneteenth, a combination of the words June and 19th, is also known as Emancipation Day.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 06:32 PM IST

US policeman who held back crowd convicted in George Floyd murder

This photo shows Tou Thao, a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd.
Published on May 02, 2023 11:09 PM IST

Phil Jackson's non-'political' comments triggers NBA fans' backlash mode

Phil Jackson, the former LA Lakers star and legendary head coach, has found himself in hot water after claiming that politics should stay out of sport.
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 10:18 PM IST

Over 119,000 people hurt by riot-control weapons across world since 2015: Report

More than 119,000 people have been injured by tear gas and other chemical irritants around the world since 2015
Published on Mar 23, 2023 04:32 AM IST

US cop sentenced in 2020 murder of George Floyd appeals case over ‘unfair trial’

A woman holds a placard depicting George Floyd during a demonstration on the first anniversary of his death, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, US.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 04:58 AM IST

Ex-cop who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year term

This combination of photos provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota shows from left, former Minneapolis police Officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao.
Published on Dec 10, 2022 04:19 AM IST

These are 5 ‘most’ and ‘least’ secure countries on Gallup’s law and order index

Gallup's latest law and order index reports Afghanistan as the least secure nation for the third time in its survey.
Updated on Oct 27, 2022 01:53 PM IST

Black Lives Matter: Four police officers charged with murder of Breonna Taylor

A photo of Breonna Taylor is seen among other photos of women who have lost their lives as a result of violence during the 2nd Annual Defend Black Women March in Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC. 
Published on Aug 04, 2022 11:18 PM IST

Ex-cop Thomas Lane gets 2 1/2 years on Floyd killing federal charge

Former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane.
Published on Jul 21, 2022 10:05 PM IST

George Floyd death case: Ex-police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter

Under the plea agreement, Lane will serve three years in a federal prison, the court spokesman said.
Published on May 19, 2022 04:29 AM IST

George Floyd death: Chauvin expected to plead guilty

Chauvin and three other police officers who were on the scene during Floyd's fatal arrest -- Tou Thao, Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane -- were charged with violating his constitutional rights and failing to respond to his medical needs.
Published on Dec 14, 2021 03:19 AM IST

'I can't breathe': Year after George Floyd's death, NBA player faces cop action

File photo of New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes.
Published on Aug 28, 2021 03:30 PM IST

Mural depicting Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, others defaced

Blue pant covers over parts of the “Say Their Names” mural in Louisville, Ky., on Monday, June 28, 2021. Officials say the mural that depicts Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and other Black people recently killed by law enforcement has been defaced.
Published on Jun 30, 2021 07:46 PM IST

Toppled Francis Scott Key statue replaced by 350 African figures

Toppled Francis Scott Key statue replaced by 350 African figures
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 05:34 PM IST

'The Night Watchman,' 'The Hot Wing King,' Malcolm X biography win arts Pulitzer

Stories of race, racism and colonialism in the U.S. swept the Pulitzer Prizes for the arts, from Louise Erdrich's novel “The Night Watchman” to a Malcolm X biography co-written by the late Les Payne to Katori Hall's play “The Hot Wing King.”
Published on Jun 12, 2021 09:17 AM IST

US Law enforcement struggles to hire since Floyd killing by cop

A protester raises her fist in the air next to a burning police vehicle in Los Angeles during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd.
Published on Jun 12, 2021 12:46 AM IST

New barriers put up at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis after old ones removed

The 'George Floyd Square' in Minneapolis (Reuters / File)
Published on Jun 04, 2021 09:54 AM IST

Floyd family meets Biden a year after death, push for law

A woman holds a placard depicting George Floyd during a demonstration on the first anniversary of his death, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, US.
Updated on May 26, 2021 06:33 AM IST

George Floyd's family lobbies Biden for US police reform on anniversary of death

George Floyd's dying words, "I can't breathe," have echoed as a slogan in street demonstrations that convulsed the United States and the world last summer in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic.
Published on May 26, 2021 05:33 AM IST

Gunshots heard near George Floyd square on anniversary of death

Informally dubbed George Floyd Square, it was being transformed Tuesday into an outdoor festival on the anniversary of his death.
Published on May 25, 2021 10:00 PM IST

‘Your legacy will last forever': Leaders, celebs mark Floyd’s death anniversary

George Floyd’s death became a watershed moment in American history with a rejuvenated Black Lives Matter movement.
Published on May 25, 2021 10:57 PM IST

Minnesota judge finds aggravating factors in George Floyd murder

Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill dismisses the jury after announcing their verdict of guilty on all counts against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in his trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
Published on May 12, 2021 10:32 PM IST

New Jersey teacher suspended after profane Floyd comments to class

A scene at George Floyd Square the weekend before closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Published on May 01, 2021 09:37 PM IST