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August 27, 2020

Medical examiner: George Floyd had 'fatal level of fentanyl' in his system, but is 'not saying this killed him'

New court documents filed this week in the case against four Minneapolis police officers accused of murdering George Floyd provide new context to how he died. While the state medical examiner determined that Floyd’s death was a homicide due to the officers’ actions, new documents this week reveal that the state examiner also thought Floyd had a “fatal level” of fentanyl in his system, but he is “not saying this killed him.”

August 27, 2020

Baltimore Ravens send powerful message: 'Racism is embedded in the fabric of our nation’s foundation and is a blemish on our country’s history'

The Baltimore Ravens say “enough is enough.”

August 27, 2020

Michigan Dem Rep. Dingell says she 'doesn’t believe the polls' that show Biden beating Trump

Prominent Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell says she's skeptical of polling showing Joe Biden consistently ahead of President Trump in her home state and said Democrats must work hard to avoid another Trump upset win.

August 27, 2020

Bengals' Joe Burrow: 'How can you hear the pain Black people are going through and dismiss it as nothing'

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been outspoken about social justice issues since entering the NFL, and used his platform again Thursday.

August 27, 2020

NBA players to resume playoffs after brief strike, Thursday's slate postponed: report

The NBA players reportedly decided Thursday to resume the playoffs a day after Milwaukee Bucks players decided not to play in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

August 27, 2020

Kristi Noem fires back at Seattle mayor: Families there are 'under attack' due to 'lack of leadership'

Families that live in Seattle are “under attack” due to “very poor leadership that has its priorities screwed up,” South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said on Thursday, reacting to criticism from the city’s mayor.

August 27, 2020

Victor Davis Hanson: Violent rioters and anarchists – here's what they want

So far, hundreds of police have been injured, dozens of people have been killed, and we have seen billions of dollars in property and collateral damage.

August 27, 2020

Eric Reid, who knelt with Colin Kaepernick, praises NBA players' strike over Jacob Blake shooting: 'We need change'

Eric Reid, a free-agent NFL defensive back who was the first teammate to kneel alongside Colin Kaepernick in 2016, praised NBA players for their strike over the shooting of Jacob Blake.

August 26, 2020

Suspected teen gunman Kyle Rittenhouse spotted cleaning Kenosha graffiti before shooting

The suspected teen shooter who killed two Kenosha protesters and injured a third Tuesday night was photographed cleaning graffiti in the city just hours before the violence.

August 26, 2020

Minneapolis PD to overhaul use of force of policies, mayor says

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday announced an overhaul in police policies with the aim of reducing the amount of force that officers use when making arrests.