Brakkton Booker

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White Woman Who Called Police On Black Bird-Watcher Allegedly Made A Second 911 Call

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The woman was captured on cellphone video calling police on a Black bird-watcher in Central Park this summer. She allegedly went a step further in the second call, saying he "tried to assault her."

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Kyle Rittenhouse, Accused Kenosha Killer, Won't Face Gun Charges In Illinois

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

An Illinois state prosecutor said local police could find no evidence that Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, ever physically possessed the firearm in the state. An extradition hearing is set for Oct. 30.

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Virginia Voter Registration Site Experiences Outage On Final Day To Register

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Virginia election officials said the problem, which was caused by a severed fiber optic line, was fixed after nearly six hours. Several politicians called for the deadline to be extended.

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Princeton University Agrees To Nearly $1 Million In Back Pay To Female Professors

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The university has agreed to give back pay to 106 female full professors, but did not admit liability in the U.S. Labor Department's investigation.

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New York Yankee Hall Of Fame Pitcher Whitey Ford Dies At 91

Friday, October 09, 2020

The southpaw was dominant during his 16-year career, winning six World Series titles in the 1950s and 1960s. Nicknamed "Chairman of the Board," Ford holds the team record for most wins by a pitcher.

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Texas Police Officer Fired, Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

Friday, October 09, 2020

Former Wolfe City police Officer Shaun Lucas faces a murder charge in the killing of Jonathan Price. Price reportedly extended his hand to Lucas for a handshake shortly before he was shot dead.

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51 Arrested In Minneapolis Protests Following Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin's Release

Thursday, October 08, 2020

The former police officer faces charges of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's killing in May. Demonstrators took to the streets Wednesday after he posted a $1 million bond.

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'SNL' Nixes Morgan Wallen Appearance After Singer Violates COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Thursday, October 08, 2020

Video of the country singer partying without a mask last weekend has surfaced on social media. "I respect the show's decision, because I know that I put them in jeopardy," Wallen says in a video.

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California District Attorney Says Probe Of Oscar Grant Killing Will Be Reopened

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Grant was killed during an encounter with Bay Area Rapid Transit police officers on New Year's Day 2009. His killing sparked protests and inspired the 2013 film Fruitvale Station.

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Texas Police Officer Arrested, Charged With Murder After Fatally Shooting Black Man

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Texas state officials announced the arrest of Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas for shooting and killing Jonathan Price. Officials said the officer's actions "were not objectionably reasonable."

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Rochester Mayor Pleads Not Guilty To Campaign Finance Charges

Monday, October 05, 2020

Mayor Lovely Warren was indicted last week on felony charges. She has recently faced unrelated calls to resign over her handling of the Daniel Prude case.

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Police Declare 'Riot' In Portland, Ore. After Breonna Taylor Decision

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Police said a crowd grew to nearly 300 people at one point, and skirmishes broke out between protesters and law enforcement. Thirteen people were arrested.

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Tear Gas Deployed In Atlanta During Breonna Taylor Protests

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Demonstrators took to the streets of Atlanta overnight in the wake of the decision not to charge officers directly in Taylor's death. Candidates for a Georgia Senate race weighed in.

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Kentucky Grand Jury Indicts 1 Of 3 Officers In Breonna Taylor Case

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Brett Hankison, who was terminated in June, has been charged with three counts of wanton endangerment. None of the three men faces state charges directly over Taylor's death.

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Uncle Ben's Changing Name To Ben's Original After Criticism Of Racial Stereotyping

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

"We understand the inequities that were associated with the name and face of the Uncle Ben's brand and ... we have committed to change," the parent company said in a statement.

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Louisville Mayor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Breonna Taylor Announcement

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is poised to announce whether his office will bring charges against the police officers who shot and killed 26-year-old Breonna Taylor in March.

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Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Form NASCAR Team With Bubba Wallace Behind The Wheel

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

"The timing seemed perfect as NASCAR is evolving and embracing social change more and more," Michael Jordan, the basketball icon and majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise said.

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Omaha Bar Owner Has Died By Suicide After He Was Charged In Shooting Of Black Man

Monday, September 21, 2020

Jake Gardner was on the West Coast when a grand jury indicted him last week for the May killing of James Scurlock in Omaha, Neb. Gardner died "at his own hand," his lawyers said Sunday.

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So 2020: New Storm Forms, Named Alpha Because We've Run Out Of Letters

Friday, September 18, 2020

There's only been one other year — 2005 — that Greek names have been needed. The National Hurricane Center on Friday announced storms called Alpha and Beta have formed in the Atlantic.

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Breonna Taylor's Mother: 'I Won't Go Away. I'll Still Fight'

Friday, September 18, 2020

Tamika Palmer says she wants the officers who killed her daughter to be charged. "Even in the very beginning of this year, she kept saying 2020 was her year," she said. "And she was absolutely right."

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