The judge delays an extradition hearing for Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, of Illinois, to give him time to hire a private attorney.
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Somber protests in Kenosha follow night of chaos, shootings
The fatal shooting of 2 protesters late Tuesday and the shooting by police Sunday of a 29-year-old Black father of 6, made Kenosha the latest focal point in the fight against racial injustice.
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Tensions heightened over fatal police shooting of Black man in Louisiana
Officers shot Trayford Pellerin as he tried to enter a convenience store with a knife.
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Plans in place for careful removal of Lee statue in Richmond, Va.
The governor announced his intention to take down the 13-ton sculpture of the Confederate general in June, after the death of George Floyd sparked a nationwide protest movement over racial inequality.
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Council seeks applicants for racial equity steering committee
PORTLAND — The city is looking for residents who are interested in serving on a racial equity steering committee. The committee will have nine to 13 members with backgrounds in racial equity work who will make recommendations to the City Council on how city government can address institutional racism and inequities. The first focus will […]
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Parents of Elijah McClain sue Colorado police over his death
The lawsuit alleges McClain was unlawfully stopped and three of the officers simultaneously placed their body weight on the 23-year-old after a chokehold.
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Oregon protesters set fire to police union headquarters as tensions increase
Portland police declare a riot and chase demonstrators down business-lined streets and through a park for hours.
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Experts: Obstacles to charging police in Breonna Taylor case
Kentucky’s attorney general must determine if there was probable cause to believe there was unreasonable use of force.
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Thompson’s Point film series focuses on racial inequity
PORTLAND — Thompson’s Point is launching a film series it says is designed to inspire conversation about the social inequities that Black, Indigenous and people of color experience. The free outdoor Moonlight Cinema film series will kick off Saturday, Aug. 8 with a 7 p.m. showing of “Akeelah & The Bee.” The series will continue […]
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Portland, Ore., protests relatively calm after federal drawdown
The first nightly protest since a deal was struck for federal agents to withdraw from the city was largely peaceful after state troopers took over protecting the federal courthouse.