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Minneapolis Mayor calls for the arrest of white officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has openly called for the arrest of the former police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck. Floyd was arrested by officers on Monday, May 25, after they responded to a ...

Fort Leavenworth soldier saves “countless lives” by stopping active gunman in potential mass shooting

A soldier at Fort Leavenworth saved “countless lives” when he intervened in an active-shooter situation on Wednesday morning on Centennial Bridge, Leavenworth, Kansas. As per reports, police had received reports of multiple shots fired from ...

White police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck involved in three past shootings

The police officer filmed kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before he died was previously investigated for his involvement in other use-of-force incidents. As per reports, Derek Chauvin – the officer said to be the one ...

Family of George Floyd say four officers involved in his death should be charged with murder

The family of George Floyd, the man who died after pleading that he couldn’t breathe as a police officer knelt on his neck, have said they want the four Minneapolis officers involved charged with murder. ...

Black man dies in police custody when cop pins his neck with knee: ‘Please, I can’t breathe’

The power to protect people with force and bring to justice those who break the law bears a truly great responsibility. For the most part, the police officers who patrol our streets are brave, kind-hearted ...

12-year-old boy held his dying twin brother all the way to hospital after fatal shooting

A 12-year-old boy held his dying twin brother all the way to the hospital after he’d been shot in Gary, Northwest Indiana. As per reports, Demetrius Townsel Jr. was shot on Saturday night. His twin ...

Sergeant who won Medal of Honor for saving lives in Afghanistan dies in hospial – rest in peace

Former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer, who received the Medal of Honor for his deeds in the Army Special Forces, passed away on Thursday, as per reports. Sgt. Shurer, 41, who served with distinction in Afghanistan, ...

83-year-old blueberry farmer beaten and burned during home invasion – now justice is handed down

You may remember Dorothy Dow, the 83-year-old who lost her life after a horrific home invasion three and a half years ago. As per reports, Dow’s home was entered by Mina Christine Ellery, Angel Latrice ...

Guy Fieri raises more than $20 million for restaurant workers unemployed due to coronavirus

Guy Fieri, Mayor of Flavortown and host of multiple TV shows, is often the subject of many jokes and memes, but he’s also one of the most unproblematic celebrity food personalities who also regularly helps ...

Ice cream shop closes one day after reopening because employees were harassed by ‘vulgar’ customers

As many states begin to reopen businesses, employees and customers are being asked to comply with rules and restrictions that did not exist two months ago. In most instances, those who have gone out for ...