Tag: Social issues
White supremacist leader sentenced to 35 years in prison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The leader of a violent white supremacist gang that began in Arkansas’ prisons was sentenced to 35 years in prison...
Prosecutor says video, DNA will be key at Iowa slaying trial
<p>IOWA CITY, Iowa — Video evidence, DNA analysis and a partial confession will be critical to proving a farm laborer stabbed a University of...
Teacher disarmed school shooter, hugged her until help came
<p>RIGBY, Idaho — When a student opened fire at an Idaho middle school, teacher Krista Gneiting directed children to safety, rushed to help a...
Virus dispute could force Iowa schools leader out of job
DES MOINES, Iowa — Like superintendents across the U.S., the leader of Iowa’s largest school system has faced plenty of criticism from parents, politicians...
Chicago mayor: Reporters of color get 2-year mark interviews
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that she will grant one-on-one interviews to mark the two-year anniversary of her inauguration solely to...
‘I’m scared’: AP obtains video of deadly arrest of Black man
<p>NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana state troopers can be seen on a dark roadside stunning, punching and dragging a Black man as he apologizes for...
Actor Masterson’s ex says she had to pull hair to stop rape
<p>LOS ANGELES — A woman testified Friday that she was five years into a relationship with actor Danny Masterson when she awoke to find...
Panel to advise if Georgia sheriff should be suspended
ATLANTA — Georgia's governor on Wednesday appointed a panel to determine whether a sheriff accused of violating the civil rights of several people in...
Solicitor seeking expert opinions on SC jail death reports
<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina prosecutor says she is pursuing outside opinions after reviewing official reports on the January jail death of a...
Texas hires 1st Black director of Longhorn marching band
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas has hired the first Black director of the Longhorn marching band one month after it announced the...