Teen Who Recorded Floyd’s Arrest, Death Wins Pulitzer Nod
The teenager who pulled out her cellphone and recorded the police restraint and death of George Floyd has been awarded a special citation by the Pulitzer Prizes.
Protests
Protest Erupts Again Over Man killed by Minnesota Deputies
Protesters faced off with officers in Minneapolis early Saturday over the shooting death of a man by members of a U.S. Marshals task force.
In Minneapolis, Armed Patrol Group Tries to Keep the Peace
The Minnesota Freedom Fighters, a group of Black men, are at the scene to protest but are also determined to keep things peaceful.
Over 5,000 Arrested at Pro-Navalny Protests Across Russia
Many chanted slogans against President Vladimir Putin.
Judge: Kenosha Shooter Can’t Associate with Supremacists
A Wisconsin judge has modified bail conditions for an 18-year-old Illinois teen charged with fatally shooting two people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin.
Calm at State Capitols Amid Biden Swearing In
Calm prevailed outside heavily fortified state capitol buildings across the U.S. as Joe Biden was sworn in as president.
Some in GOP Far-Right Talk of Coming Civil War
Some Republican elected and party officials have rejected calls to tone down rhetoric calling for a civil war.
Illinois Man Accused of Threatening Inauguration Violence
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago said in a news release that Louis Capriotti was arrested Tuesday near his Chicago Heights home on a charge of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
FBI Says it Warned Law Enforcement About Threats
The FBI said Tuesday that the warning was issued through the Joint Terrorism Task Force, and the U.S. Capitol Police have members on the task force.
Georgia Secretary of State’s Office Evacuated Amid Protests
About 100 protesters had gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to protest President Donald Trump’s election loss.