Portland7 hours agoPortland anti-capitalism protest declared riot after windows smashed, cops targetedPolice declared a march against capitalism and police violence a riot in Portland, Oregon, after demonstrators smashed the windows of businesses and threw projectiles at cops.
Los Angeles Lakers1 day agoLeBron James reveals he was pondering leaving NBA bubbleThe Milwaukee Bucks led a strike during the NBA playoffs after the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin during the summer.
US protests1 day agoPolice declare unlawful assembly in Beverly Hills after Trump supporters and counterprotesters clashThe Beverly Hills Police Department declared an unlawful assembly Saturday after fights broke out between Trump supporters and counterprotesters.
Washington1 day agoGunfire reported at Portland-area protest after Black man killed by deputiesGunshots were reported around midnight Saturday during a protest in Vancouver, Wash., after a 21-year-old Black man was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies just outside the city Thursday night.
Philadelphia1 day agoPhiladelphia police budget cuts sought by 4 councilmembers during week of riots, looting: reportFour first-term City Council members in Philadelphia vowed Friday to continue pushing for cuts to the city police department’s budget – during a week that saw more than 200 stores looted in reaction to the Monday police-shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.
US protests1 day agoRaleigh declares curfew Friday night ahead of planned protestsRaleigh, N.C., implemented a curfew at 10 p.m. Friday ahead of two protests planned in the city.
Philadelphia2 days agoPhiladelphia announces curfew Friday; video, 911 recordings of Wallace shooting to be released WednesdayA citywide curfew in Philadelphia was announced for Friday night as authorities brace for more possible unrest, and officials said the body camera footage and 911 audio connected to the police shooting death of a Black man will be released next week.
Philadelphia2 days agoNational Guard arrives in Philadelphia after nights of unrest following Walter Wallace Jr.'s deathAdditional Pennsylvania National Guard arrived in Philadelphia on Friday to bolster protections after days of rioting following the police-involved shooting of a Black man.
Philadelphia2 days agoWalter Wallace Jr. family says Philadelphia police should not face murder charges: attorneyThe family of a Black man killed by Philadelphia police officers this week, which sparked several nights of violent unrest, called for justice Thursday after watching body camera footage of the fatal encounter.
Breonna Taylor2 days agoVirginia bans no-knock warrants as Gov. Northam signs sweeping police reform legislationVirginia became the third state to ban no-knock warrants after Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday signed several sweeping new laws to reform policing after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor led to a national reckoning on racial bias.