More Than 200 People Arrested At Protests In Louisiana And Minnesota
Protesters gathered around the country Saturday. And while the demonstrations were largely peaceful, tensions erupted in Minnesota and Louisiana.
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Live Video After Police Shooting Brings New Immediacy To Bearing Witness
Seconds after a policeman shot Philando Castile in suburban Minnesota, his girlfriend started broadcasting live over Facebook. The graphic, emotional video has now been viewed millions of times.
Two Days, Two Deaths: The Police Shootings Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile
Two videos of black men who were shot to death by police — one in Minnesota and one Louisiana — are sparking passionate responses in the media and on the streets.
Emirates Advises Citizens Not To Wear Traditional Dress While Traveling
The new guidance, meant to "preserve their safety," comes after an Emirati man was mistaken for an ISIS member and handcuffed by police in Ohio. He then fainted and was hospitalized.
Who Gets Tased? First Statewide Study Reveals Racial Disparities
Connecticut is the first state requiring police fill out a form when they use a stun gun. Research shows police used stun guns on black and Latino suspects at a higher rate than on white suspects.
To Change Police Practices, A Push For Liability Insurance In Minneapolis
American cities pay out hundreds of millions a year to settle police misconduct complaints and lawsuits. An advocacy group in Minneapolis wants to require cops to pay for their own insurance.
For Israel's Volunteer Police, Many Powers But Little Oversight
Most of the police you see on the streets in Israel are actually citizen volunteers. They outnumber the country's 30,000 professional officers.
Mired In Sex Scandal, Oakland Police Department Loses 3 Chiefs In 9 Days
A number of officers are accused of having sex with a teenager; others allegedly sent racist texts. The mayor's office is taking control after the chief and then two acting chiefs resigned in a row.
'The Voice' Singer Christina Grimmie Killed By Gunman At Orlando Concert Venue
Singer Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on The Voice, was shot by a gunman after a concert in Orlando, Fla., police say, and later died of her wounds.
No Civil Rights Charges Against Police In Shooting of Minneapolis Man
Federal prosecutors say they couldn't find evidence to support claims that Jamar Clark was shot to death while handcuffed. Protesters had demanded charges against two police officers.