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Police hold a perimeter near the White House as demonstrators gather to protest police brutality in the morning hours of May 31, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

Political Divisions Drive Police Brutality Lawsuit Settlements

Most of the largest civil settlements for police killings were in liberal areas in the year after the Ferguson unrest. Now, lawyers say current protests are hardening political divisions on policing.

Workers Boo Belarus President During His Visit To A Tractor Plant

Workers heckled President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus during his visit to a tractor plant Monday. Thousands of other workers are on strike, demanding a change of government after recent elections.

State trooper Jacob Gordon Thompson was charged with felony murder and aggravated assault for the killing of Julian Lewis, a Black man.

Georgia State Trooper Faces Felony Murder Charges In Traffic Stop Shooting

Former Georgia state Trooper Jacob Thompson faces felony murder and aggravated assault charges stemming from the killing this month of Julian Edward Roosevelt Lewis.

Tree women of the Otavalo, Imbabura and Chimborazo indigenous communities of Ecuador stand on the Arbolito park in Quito, Ecuador during the 10th day of social protests that took place in October, 2019.

Feminist, Nonbinary Collective Portrays Latin American Culture In Unique Fashion

While challenging sexist and colonial narratives deeply rooted in the region, these women — image makers — are creating a safe space to put themselves on the international map as photojournalists.

Fortnite is releasing its new season, Chapter 2 - Season 4, on Thursday, but it will not be available on iPhones or Apple devices because of a legal dispute between Epic, the maker of Fortnite, and Apple over in-app commissions.

New Fortnite Season Will Not Be Available On iPhones, As Judge Sides With Apple

The maker of the popular Battle Royale game is being banned from Apple's App Store after skirting the tech giant's rule that it receive a 30% cut of every purchase.

A Border Patrol agent uses a computer in San Diego, Calif., June 5, 2014

Border Patrol's Role In Policing Protests Remains Shrouded In Secrecy

Lawmakers are wondering why, amidst a global pandemic, the Border Patrol is getting involved with local law enforcement and under what authority.

Mark and Patricia McCloskey of St. Louis who brandished firearms outside their home were charged on Monday with unlawful use of a weapon, a class E felony.

St. Louis Prosecutor Charges White Couple With Threatening Protesters With Guns

"It is illegal to wave weapons in a threatening manner at those participating in nonviolent protest ... this type of conduct is unacceptable in St. Louis," Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner said.

Top officials with the European Union urged President Trump to rethink his plans to leave the international agency. Trump announced his decision Friday after weeks of levying criticisms and threatening to pull funding.

European Union Leaders Urge U.S. To Remain In WHO

Top officials with the bloc encouraged Trump to rethink his plans to leave the international health agency. Trump's Friday announcement followed weeks of criticisms and threats to pull funding.

Pedestrians wearing face masks walk through Balboa Park. August 1, 2020.

San Diego County Reports 228 New COVID-19 Cases, Five Community Outbreaks

San Diego County health officials reported 228 new COVID-19 infections, the smallest daily increase since June 19, raising the county's cumulative caseload to 32,975.

A fireworks display rises above an empty park on Wednesday in Brooklyn. According to New York City officials, complaints about fireworks have skyrocketed in recent weeks.

NYC To Crack Down On Mystery Fireworks That Are Fraying Nerves And Disrupting Sleep

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has formed a task force aimed at halting the illegal sale of fireworks that have prompted thousands of complaints.

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