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Judge Sets Derek Chauvin's Conditional Bail at $1.25 Million in First Court Appearance

The former police officer charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for killing an African-American man two weeks ago was given a conditional bail of $1.25 million on Monday.

Uncovering the Identity of the Red Queen of the Mayan Palenque Kingdom

In 1994, a team of researchers stumbled upon a temple near the famous Mayan Kingdom of Palenque. Inside, they found a tomb that would become one of the largest Mayan archaeological findings in history.

NFL Commisioner Admits Fumbling on Race Issue, Endorsed Players' Right to Protest

Goodell said the country's situation reminded him of living in Washington as a kid and watching demonstrators protest against the Vietnam War.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin poses for a booking photograph

Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder Accused of 'Illegally' Voting in Florida

Derek Chauvin, a former police officer who was arrested and charged for the murder of 46-year-old George Floyd, was accused of illegally voting in Florida while living in Minnesota in 2016 and 2018.

Giant Sinkhole Appears in Central Florida, Topples Traffic Lights in SR 35

A giant sinkhole has opened up in Marion County, Central Florida on Sunday morning, injuring one and pausing all traffic.
People wearing protective gloves use their smartphones amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Kiev

Crime and Safety App Gives Real-Time Updates on Fires, Protests and Police Movements

The Citizen app, developed by upstart company sp0n Inc., promises to provide users with updated information about crimes, emergencies, and protests in the local area.

Los Angeles Riots: How the 1992 Protests Echoes the George Floyd Movement Today

In 1992, Los Angeles was embroiled in riots that were the cumulation of years of rising tensions between law enforcement officers and the city's African-American people.

People with Blood Type 'A' More Likely To Develop Severe COVID-19 Symptoms

New research conducted by European scientists revealed people with blood type A may be more vulnerable to severe cases of coronavirus. According to the report, two points in the human genome were linked to an increased risk of respiratory failure in COVID-19 patients.
Local fishing community in Ghana

'Dead Zone' In Gulf of Mexico May Be Larger This Summer

According to the NOAA researchers, this year's low-oxygen area may cover up to 6,700 square miles, which is roughly the size of Eswatini, a nation in southern Africa.

Oldest and Largest Ancient Mayan Temple Found In Southern Mexico

Scientists have discovered the most massive and oldest-known Mayan structure using an aerial remote-sensing method in southern Mexico. The pyramid, which measured 400 meters wide, 1,400 long, and 10 to 15 meters high, exceeded the Great Pyramid of Giza built 1,500 years earlier.

California Sees Surging Number of COVID-19 Cases Amid Protests and Reopening

According to data, California is one of the twenty states that has recorded an uptick in coronavirus cases in the past week, raising fears the recent reopenings and massive protests against police brutality may contribute to another wave of the virus.

Trump Campaign Claims Snapchat Is Rigging 2020 Elections Following Removal from 'Discover' Page

The president's 2020 campaign manager, Brad Parscale, accused the platform of illegally using corporate funding to promote the opposition and suppress the United States president.

Trump-Promoted Anti-Malaria Drug Fails to Prevent COVID-19, Study Finds

The anti-malaria drug promoted by United States President Donald Trump failed to prevent people from contracting the COVID-19 disease. Scientists from the University of Minnesota and Canada conducted a study involving 821 people who had been exposed to the virus.

Richmond Resident Caught After Murdering and Eating Grandmother's Body

A 37-year-old Northern California man was arrested on Monday afternoon after authorities caught him eating his 90-year-old grandmother's body, horrifying investigators.

Hector Suarez, Legendary Mexican Comic and Satirist, Has Passed Away

A beloved and well-known Mexican comic, Hector Suarez, has reportedly passed away at 81. The actor-director was known for celebrating the common people and satirizing the rich and corrupt.

Senate Continues Discussion on Second Stimulus Check. What's In It?

The Trump administration has assembled a set of proposals which aims to jump-start the economy by encouraging U.S. residents to go out to restaurants, return to work, and take vacations.

Early Findings Show Drugs Used to Treat Heart Disease May Prevent COVID-19 Complication

Researchers are now studying widely prescribed cardiovascular drugs after early findings revealed it could prevent or reduce complication in COVID-19 patients and help boost recovery.

Tiffany Trump Supports Blackout Tuesday Campaign, Called For Justice for George Floyd

Tiffany Trump, daughter of United States President Donald Trump, has joined in on the "Blackout Tuesday" movement that has been trending on the social media platform, Instagram. The campaign aims to raise awareness about police brutality and racism.

US Economy Could Take A Decade to Recover, Experts Say

A recent survey of purchasing managers across the globe claims the U.S. economy could take nearly ten years to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns.

1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico: The Historic Landmark That Changed Global Soccer Forever

The 1970 event introduced game-changing concepts that were considered bold at its time but were vital to the development of soccer to what we know today.

Retail Giant Offers Customer Service Hotline For People Who Just Want to Chat

Zappos, an Amazon-owned online retailer that is known for its selection of shoes, has offered its customer service hotline to people who want to discuss about things beyond footwear with no purchase necessary.
Protests in Louisville following the death of Breonna Taylor

Louisville Police Shoots and Kills Black Restaurant Owner, Body Cams Were Found Deactivated

A 53-year-old barbeque stand owner in Louisville, Kentucky was shot and killed by police officers involved with National Guards on Sunday night. According to an initial investigation, the local law enforcement authorities did not activate their body cameras during the incident.

Mexico's President Dismisses High Volume of Domestic Abuse Calls as Pranks

In March, the government received over 26,000 reports of domestic violence, the highest the hotline has recorded since it was recorded. However, Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador dismissed the announcement and claimed the majority of the calls were fake.

State of California Sues Disney and CBS Over 'Criminal Minds' Sexual Harrasment Allegations

According to the lawsuit filed by the state's Fair Employment and Housing department, the production team was aware that Gregory St. Johns, the series' cinematographer of 14 years, fired dozens of staff members after they resisted sexual advances.

US Struggles As Thousands of Protesters Storm Cities In Black Lives Matter Movement

Multiple cities in the United States rush to impose sweeping curfews and deploy law enforcement authorities as thousands of protesters participated in violent demonstrations following the death of 46-year-old African American man, George Floyd.
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