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6 min
Trump's Response To Unrest Raises Questions, Criticisms
President Trump's tough "law and order" response to the protests over George Floyd's death has unleashed criticism from top military brass, and may even be dividing his own party.
4 min
Emotional, Stirring Memorial Service Held For George Floyd In Minneapolis
Floyd, who was killed while being forcefully restrained by police, was remembered as a loving brother during a memorial service as civil rights leaders called his death a catalyst for change.
Michigan Teenager Survives Coronavirus, Graduates High School
Alijah Cromartie spent more than two months in the hospital because of COVID-19, and was even put on ventilator. He was just discharged. To commemorate, hospital staff staged a graduation procession.
Giant Stuffed Animals Fill In For People On Historic Roller Coaster
Belmont Park in San Diego Beach, Calif., is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite that, the park still has to run its 95-year-old wooden roller coaster every day to keep it working.
2 min
Encore: A Black Father Answers Tough Questions From His Son
In 2015, then-9-year-old Aiden Sykes asks his father, Albert, some of the heavy questions — and gets some meaningful words in return. "My dream is for you to live out your dreams," Albert tells him.
3 min
Why Talking About Systemic Racism Can Be Difficult For Evangelical Pastors
Evangelical Christians have been traditionally focused on their personal relationship with Jesus. But some are now seeing a need to expand their attention to address the issue of racial justice.
3 min
Trump's Reaction To Unrest May Have Repercussions For Presidential Election
For years, Wisconsin's Kenosha County voted blue in presidential elections. But in 2016, it went for Donald Trump. How is this key swing county reacting to George Floyd's death and Trump's response?
4 min
Nebraska DA Wants Grand Jury To Review Black Man's Death By White Bar Owner
The district attorney in Omaha had ruled the fatal shooting of African-American James Scurlock by a white bar owner during protests was self defense, but now a further investigation is likely.