Biden reverses Trump's ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
Sarah Thomas to become first female to officiate at Super Bowl
When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.
When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.
St. Paul man pleads guilty to federal arson charges in Minneapolis PD 3rd Precinct fire
A St. Paul, Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday to federal arson charges for his role in torching the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.
A St. Paul, Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday to federal arson charges for his role in torching the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.
Biden revokes Trump ban on diversity training that explores systemic racism, privilege
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Judge modifies Kyle Rittenhouse's bond conditions
A judge on Friday, Jan. 22 modified the bond conditions of Kyle Rittenhouse's release. Rittenhouse, 18, faces charges in the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of a third during Kenosha protests in 2020.
A judge on Friday, Jan. 22 modified the bond conditions of Kyle Rittenhouse's release. Rittenhouse, 18, faces charges in the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of a third during Kenosha protests in 2020.
Racial injustice exhibit opens at Orange County Holocaust Center
The exhibit features photos of people taken by award-winning photographer John Noltner in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
The exhibit features photos of people taken by award-winning photographer John Noltner in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Arthur Pappy Kennedy Breakfast to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Arthur Pappy Kennedy Breakfast has been a tradition in the Orange County community for three decades.
The Arthur Pappy Kennedy Breakfast has been a tradition in the Orange County community for three decades.
Mississippi raises new flag over state capitol
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
Kenosha preparing for possible protests ahead of Jacob Blake charging decision
The mayor and police chief said more details about safety precautions will be released later.
The mayor and police chief said more details about safety precautions will be released later.
Bill legalizing abortion passes in Pope Francis' native Argentina
Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.
Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.
Boston removes statue of slave kneeling before Abraham Lincoln
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
Trump weighs in on report Cleveland Indians to change nickname: 'Cancel culture at work!'
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.
Supreme Court rejected appeal to limit transgender students
The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.
The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.
Florida lawmaker files bill to remove Confederate memorial days from state's list of legal holidays
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to eliminate legal holidays honoring the birthdays of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis, along with a Confederate Memorial Day.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to eliminate legal holidays honoring the birthdays of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis, along with a Confederate Memorial Day.
‘Racism sickens me’: Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
'Juno' star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, comes out as transgender
"Juno" and "Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender: "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self."
"Juno" and "Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender: "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self."
NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican
Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.
Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.
Kyle Rittenhouse on Kenosha shootings: 'I don't regret it'
While Rittenhouse is charged with fatally shooting two men and injuring a third, he told the Washington Post that he was protecting himself.
While Rittenhouse is charged with fatally shooting two men and injuring a third, he told the Washington Post that he was protecting himself.
NFL assembles all-Black officiating crew for first time, will work during Bucs game Monday
The NFL will have an all-Black officiating crew for the first time ln league history when the Bucs face the Rams Monday night at Raymond James Stadium.
The NFL will have an all-Black officiating crew for the first time ln league history when the Bucs face the Rams Monday night at Raymond James Stadium.