George Floyd, Derek Chauvin and Minneapolis’ struggle for progress
With the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin underway, filmmaker Eli Steele reflects on Black America.
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Derek Chauvin trial to resume as MMA fighter who witnessed ‘blood choke’ during George Floyd arrest returns
The trial for the ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged in George Floyd’s death is to resume Tuesday with testimony from an MMA fighter who witnessed Floyd’s arrest as he laid face down on the pavement with Chauvin’s knee pressed to his neck.
California mom and dad of 5 killed when 175-foot redwood tree crashes on car: report
The parents of five children were killed Thursday when a 175-foot redwood tree fell on top of their vehicle in Northern California, according to reports.
National weather forecast: Heavy rain, thunderstorms moving across US
A strong cold front that will move across the Central U.S. and then into the East over the next few days will be the focus of heavy rain, strong thunderstorms and even measurable springtime snow for the Northeast.
Tennessee flooding death toll grows to at least 7, officials say
At least seven people have died following heavy rainfall and flooding that swept through the Tennessee area over the weekend, officials said.
NYPD seeks information after video of brutal subway beating emerges
The New York Police Department’s Hate Crimes unit appealed to the public on Monday for information on a video that appeared on social media that captured a brutal beating inside a city’s subway car.
California mom and dad of 5 killed when 175-foot-tall redwood crashes on car: report
The parents of five children were killed Thursday when a 175-foot tall redwood tree fell on top of their vehicle in Northern California, according to authorities and reports.
US Strategic Command Twitter account accessed by child: report
A child was apparently behind a bizarre tweet sent by the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Twitter account Sunday, according to a report.
This Day in History: March 30
President Reagan is seriously wounded during an assassination attempt; William Kennedy Smith is accused of rape; and more.