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August 26, 2020

Jacob Blake protests: Kenosha police hunt for suspect with long gun after 2 killed, 1 wounded in unrest

Kenosha police are searching Wednesday for a suspect seen on video armed with a long gun after a shooting late Tuesday killed two people and wounded a third.

August 25, 2020

Widow of retired St. Louis Police captain killed amid protest violence to speak at RNC

The wife of a retired St. Louis police officer who was shot and killed during the violence and looting that followed widespread protests over racial injustice in June is scheduled to speak Thursday evening at the Republican National Convention.

August 25, 2020

RNC Speakers: What to know about Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the first African American to hold the role in his state, is slated to speak during the second night of the Republican National Convention Tuesday.

August 25, 2020

Kenosha protesters, police clash in second night of unrest, 'massive fires' reported

Police and protesters in Kenosha, Wis., clashed for a second night Monday following the shooting of a Black man that unleashed civil unrest, prompting the presence of the National Guard. 

August 22, 2020

Tennessee ramps up punishments for protesters, including loss of voting rights

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee quietly signed a bill earlier this week instating harsher punishments for protestors, including increased jail time and loss of voting rights.

August 22, 2020

Tennessee governor signs bill cracking down on certain protests

Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Friday evening increasing punishments for specific kinds of protests.

August 21, 2020

Minneapolis to spend $4.8M for new police HQ after previous building destroyed during protest

A city council committee on Thursday approved spending $3.6 million to sublease the building for three years and $1.2 million to renovate it.

August 21, 2020

Portland protest data shows police have declared at least 17 riots, made more than 490 arrests since May

Portland police have responded to at least 72 nights of protests, including 17 riots, and have made roughly 500 related arrests over the course of the more than 85 days since George Floyd's death on May 25, according to a timeline of events recently released.

August 20, 2020

Intricate plans to remove Richmond's Robert E. Lee statue snarled by lawsuit

Relocating the 21-foot tall monument, which rests atop a granite pedestal nearly twice as high, has proven a conundrum. It's complicated further by a lawsuit against Gov. Ralph Northam.

August 20, 2020

Alyssa Milano, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, hundreds more celebs sign California police reform proposal letter

Alyssa Milano, Billie Eilish and Mariah Carey joined a list of hundreds of celebrities and organizations who signed a letter urging California to pass two bills that champion police reform.