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March 9, 2021

Meghan’s racism claims come as no surprise to Black Britons

Explosive allegations by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex that she faced racist attitudes from both the palace and the U.K. press have sent ripples of shock around the world. But they came as no surprise to many Black Britons.

March 9, 2021

George Floyd case: Derek Chauvin trial to begin Tuesday, a day later than scheduled

Jury selection in the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin is expected to begin Tuesday, a day later than scheduled -- though a looming appellate ruling could push the case back weeks or even months as the state tries to reinstate a third-degree murder count.

March 9, 2021

Reporter's Notebook: Black Lives Matter's disconnect with America's struggling neighborhoods

Black Lives Matter raised more than $90 million since the death of George Floyd, but gave virtually nothing to countless organizations struggling to uplift the impoverished.

March 8, 2021

'Scary to watch': Minneapolis business owners on edge over possible repeat of riots

Minneapolis business owners are fearing more riots will erupt in the city as jury selection begins in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.

March 8, 2021

George Floyd case: Derek Chauvin trial jury selection delayed amid wrangling over 3rd-degree murder charge

Minneapolis remained on edge Monday with jury selection in limbo in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer who pressed his knee into the back of George Floyd’s neck before his death while in custody last May.

March 8, 2021

NYT article mocked for denying Black Lives Matter protests led to violence: 'Active propaganda'

The New York Times was widely criticized over the weekend for a report that claimed "misinformation" and "conspiracy theories" resulted in voters believing that Black Lives Matter protests caused widespread violence.

March 8, 2021

Minneapolis protesters carry casket, march through city on eve of Chauvin trial

Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Minneapolis Sunday, just one day before Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is accused of killing George Floyd.

March 8, 2021

Minneapolis shootings: 1 fatally shot near 'George Floyd Square,' 2 others injured across city

At least one person was killed and two were injured in shootings across Minneapolis this weekend. 

March 7, 2021

Floyd’s cause of death, ex-cop’s force will be keys at trial

A Minneapolis police officer was swiftly fired and charged with murder after bystander video showed him pressing his knee into the neck of George Floyd, ignoring the Black man’s cries that he couldn’t breathe. But even with that powerful footage, legal experts say the case isn’t a slam dunk.

March 5, 2021

Derek Chauvin may face third-degree murder charge on top of others after court ruling

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is facing trial in the death of George Floyd, could see a third-degree murder charge reinstated against him after a state appeals court ruling Friday.