MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Former presidential contender Bernie Sanders on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump’s decision to host a large rally in Oklahoma this weekend, accusing the Republican president of jeopardizing the health of thousands of people and defying science during a pandemic simply “to hear cheers from his supporters.” Sanders, who is also known for…
Philonise Floyd speaks via video to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, weeks after the killing of his brother George incited widespread protests against police brutality. U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet looks on behind her face mask. Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Martial Trezzini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images…
Former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe was charged Wednesday with 11 counts, including felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, in the killing of Rayshard Brooks, the latest in a string of Black people dying after altercations with police.If convicted, Rolfe is facing the possibility of the death penalty or life in prison.Arrest warrants…
A Florida bridge has been partially closed and boats were stopped from sailing under it after officials discovered a crack and warned of its "imminent collapse."On Wednesday, authorities received a report that "portions of concrete fell off the Roosevelt Bridge" and on to the Dixie Highway in Stuart, Florida, according to a statement shared by…
The Kansas City metro has emerged from stay-at-home orders and local leaders have started to reopen businesses after weeks of shutdown from the coronavirus. What you need to know:The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Wednesday the state has 11,681 cases confirmed cases of COVID-19 and there have been 247 deaths since the outbreak…