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8h ago

2 former Colorado officers charged in arrest that injured woman with dementia

Karen Garner, 73, suffered a dislocated shoulder, a fractured arm and a sprained wrist, a federal lawsuit alleges.
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8h ago

'I'm scared': Newly released video shows deadly 2019 arrest of Black man in Louisiana

The video shows one trooper wrestling Ronald Greene to the ground, putting him in a chokehold and punching him in the face.
Image: This image from video from Louisiana state police state trooper Dakota DeMoss' body-worn camera, shows troopers holding up Ronald Greene before paramedics arrived on May 10, 2019, outside of Monroe, La.
Image: This image from video from Louisiana state police state trooper Dakota DeMoss' body-worn camera, shows troopers holding up Ronald Greene before paramedics arrived on May 10, 2019, outside of Monroe, La.

How Cleveland schools are reimagining summer classes after remote learning

After a challenging period of remote learning, Cleveland schools launched a “Summer Learning Experience” — part school, part camp — to reengage students. The program partners with community groups to create experiences outside the classroom.
How Cleveland schools are reimagining summer classes after remote learning
How Cleveland schools are reimagining summer classes after remote learning

Civil rights investigation underway into death of Ronald Greene

After a high speed pursuit in 2019, Louisiana State Troopers pulled 49-year-old Ronald Greene, who is heard on video saying "I'm sorry" and "I'm scared," from his vehicle. Greene's brutal arrest and death was captured on body camera video that was obtained, released and edited by the Associated Press.
Civil rights investigation underway into death of Ronald Greene
Civil rights investigation underway into death of Ronald Greene

Millions traveled in the last few weeks. See the trend of air travel since March.

Fewer people have flown since March 2020, however, that number has increased in recent months.
Image: Travel Increases Ahead Of Christmas Holiday
Image: Travel Increases Ahead Of Christmas Holiday
11h ago

Colorado bus driver who slapped 10-year-old in mask dispute is fired, school district says

The Fremont County School District identified the driver as Bertram Jaquez. His employment ended April 14, two days after the incident.
Image: A school bus in  Colorado on March 13, 2014.
Image: A school bus in  Colorado on March 13, 2014.
11h ago

Suspect led investigators to the body of Mollie Tibbetts, Iowa prosecutor tells jurors

Cristhian Bahena Rivera is charged with murdering the University of Iowa student in summer 2018.
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 24, wears headphones during his arraignment where he pleaded not guilty to the charge of first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts on Sept. 19, 2018, at the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa.
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 24, wears headphones during his arraignment where he pleaded not guilty to the charge of first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts on Sept. 19, 2018, at the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa.

Graphic: See the full vaccination rate in your state and nationwide

One in 4 people in Mississippi are fully vaccinated, while nearly half in Maine are.
A medical worker administers a Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccination at a FEMA-run mobile vaccination clinic at Biddeford High School in Biddeford, Maine, on April 26, 2021.
A medical worker administers a Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccination at a FEMA-run mobile vaccination clinic at Biddeford High School in Biddeford, Maine, on April 26, 2021.
13h ago

Man charged in Capitol riot after allegedly showing video in his dentist's office

The FBI received a tip about Daniel Warmus’ involvement from someone who overheard him talking about his experience during the riot at the dentist's office.
Trump Supporters Hold \"Stop The Steal\" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election
Trump Supporters Hold \"Stop The Steal\" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election
14h ago

Person living with Texas toddler found dead says video shows suspect taking child

Darriynn Brown, 18, was arrested earlier this week in connection with the death and charged with kidnapping and theft.
A toddler was found dead in the middle of a Texas street on May 15, 2021, authorities said.
A toddler was found dead in the middle of a Texas street on May 15, 2021, authorities said.
14h ago

Penn State will remove gendered, binary terms like 'freshman' and 'upperclassman'

Among its recommendations were to replace terms like "freshman" and "upperclassman" with "first-year" and "upper-division."
Image: A student walks in front of the Old Main building on the Penn State University campus on Nov. 11, 2011.
Image: A student walks in front of the Old Main building on the Penn State University campus on Nov. 11, 2011.