Tensions Flare Over New Sandra Bland Video
24 May 2019 Lawmakers and Bland's family members say the video proves that Trooper Brian Encinia had no reason to fear for his life and questioned whether he should have faced charges beyond perjury.
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Mystery of Racist Photo in Governor’s Yearbook Left Unsolved
22 May 2019 A months-long investigation failed to determine whether Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is in the racist yearbook picture that nearly destroyed his career.
Texas Officer Shoots and Kills Woman After Stun-Gun struggle
14 May 2019 Police Lt. Steve Dorris said that the officer shot at Pamela Turner after she hit him in the groin with the Taser.
Anger Over Author’s Critical Post of Worker Eating on Train
12 May 2019 The publisher said it was postponing the release of Tynes’ novel “while we further discuss appropriate next steps to officially cancel.”
5 Years Later, Officer Faces Reckoning for Chokehold Death
12 May 2019 The deadly confrontation five summers ago flickers in Gwen Carr’s mind, competing for attention with warm, happy memories of her late son Eric Garner’s life.
High-Tech Sex Toy for Women Wins Back a Rescinded Award
9 May 2019 The association says it recognizes the "innovative technology" and "reiterates its sincere apology" to the developer.
Auschwitz Museum Protests Camp Photos on Skirts and Pillows
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Cubs Investigating Fan’s ‘Offensive’ Hand Gesture
8 May 2019 The Chicago Cubs say they are investigating a fan using what appeared to be an offensive hand gesture associated with racism behind a black television reporter who was on the air.
Women’s Hockey Stars Declare Boycott in Demand for 1 League
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Philadelphia Ex-Poet Laureate Faces Uproar for Skinhead Past
1 May 2019 His white nationalist past was revealed in a poem posted to Twitter by another local poet.
US Museum Condemns Use of Its Art By German Far-Right Party
30 April 2019 The dispute over the painting highlights the aggressive and fear-mongering portrayal of Muslim migrants by the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
Mississippi Flag Ordered Out of Park Near Statue of Liberty
26 April 2019 The Mississippi flag includes the Confederate battle emblem in the upper left corner.
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At the Spelling Bee, The Most Common Sound Is the Toughest
25 May 2019 “It’s why there are spelling bees in English and no other language.”
‘Here We Go Again’: Judge Blocks Mississippi Abortion Ban
24 May 2019 U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves is the same judge who struck down a 2018 Mississippi law to ban abortion at 15 weeks.
Botswana Hires Hollywood Firm to Fight Elephant Hunting PR
24 May 2019 The firm will be paid $125,000 over the next two months — with the possibility of more work to come — for developing talking points that "articulate Botswana's policy on elephant hunting."
Among Highest Paid CEOs Are Discovery’s Zaslav, Disney’s Iger
24 May 2019 Pay for chief executives rose to a median of $12 million last year, including salary, stock and other compensation.
GOP Conservative Temporarily Blocks $19B Disaster Bill
24 May 2019 Texas Rep. Chip Roy complained that the bill does not contain any money to address increasingly urgent border needs.