Hurricane Laura topples Louisiana Confederate monument weeks after officials voted to keep it
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury had voted just weeks prior to leave the South’s Defenders Monument on the grounds of the courthouse.
Thousands expected at March on Washington commemorations
Capping a week of protests and outrage over the police shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin, civil rights advocates will highlight the scourge of police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night following Jacob Blake shooting
WNBA players’ union president Nneka Oguwmike said on ESPN that the players planned to resume play on Friday.
Homicide charges filed against Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse in fatal shooting during protests
A video director for the conservative website The Daily Caller tweeted Wednesday that he had conducted a video interview with the suspected gunman before the shooting and posted a clip in which the armed young man, standing in front of a boarded-up building, said “our job is to protect this business.”
Rangers game against the A's Thursday night has been postponed
Thursday night's game between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland A's has been postponed.
Mavericks vs. Clippers playoff game scheduled for Thursday postponed
The Dallas Mavericks have announced that Game 6 of its first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers that was scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed.
DOJ opens federal civil rights investigation into shooting of Jacob Blake
Officials asked anyone with firsthand information regarding the shooting of Blake to contact FBI Milwaukee at 414-276-4684.
NBA postpones playoff games after Milwaukee Bucks refuse to take court in protest after Jacob Blake shooting
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
Mark Cuban says he’d support Dallas Mavericks players boycotting games
“Of course I would support my team. A lot of things in life are more important than basketball,” Cuban said in an email to FOX4.
'The world can't go on:' Detroit Lions skip practice after discussing shooting of Jacob Blake
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia opened the team's morning meeting by allowing players to share their thoughts on the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Kenosha County declares state of emergency curfew for Monday night, 125 National Guard members called in
Kenosha County declared a state of emergency curfew that will begin at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, and Governor Tony Evers called in the National Guard.
Fort Worth attorney completes his walk to Austin, but hasn't met with Gov. Abbott about police reform
The marathon trek from Fort Worth to Austin cost attorney Leon Reed 10 days and minor injuries to his feet.
Dallas mayor, city council issue scathing critique of Chief Hall's handling of protests
The Dallas mayor and the city council have concerns about the leadership in the Dallas Police Department after seeing a report about how it handled protests following George Floyd’s death.
Proposal would cut Fort Worth PD tactical funds, increase crime prevention & mental health support
The proposal calls for changes to how police respond to mental health calls as well as diverting funding from programs like SWAT to crime prevention efforts.
Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter movement: 'Of course Black lives matter'
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Texas lawmakers propose policing reforms in George Floyd Act
Some Texas Democratic lawmakers are pushing for police reform in the state with a planned bill that’s named after George Floyd.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Kentucky AG meets with Breonna Taylor’s family for first time – 5 months after her death
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
Austin City Council cuts millions of dollars from APD budget, approves fiscal year budget
$150 million will be cut from the Austin Police Department.
Fans boo FC Dallas players kneeling during national anthem
FC Dallas got its season back underway Wednesday night at home in Frisco. But it was disrupted by fans who booed the players for kneeling during the national anthem.