The Miami police director ordered an investigation on Wednesday night after a video on social media showed an officer punching a woman at the airport.
Author: Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY
Fireworks complaints are skyrocketing in New York City, soaring in San Francisco and up 600% in Milwaukee. But, why?
An increase in fireworks complaints across the U.S. has generated a buzz on social media, with many users asking for an explanation. What’s going on?
New cellphone driving laws go into effect Wednesday in Idaho, Indiana and South Dakota. How effective are similar bans in other states?
Idaho, Indiana and South Dakota will join 22 other states that already require phones be in hands-free mode while driving, according to national data.
‘No final victory’: Five years after same-sex marriage ruling, inroads have been made. But uncertainty looms
The LGBTQ community wants to celebrate the victories that have been accomplished while recognizing the work that remains to achieve equality.
A California teen started an anti-racism book club with an Instagram post. She expected 15 people. Hundreds signed up.
Five days after Sasha Ronaghi posted her interest in starting an anti-racism book club on Instagram, 350 people had signed up. It’s still growing.
‘We need to shine a bright light on this’: Chicago woman is at least 16th transgender person killed in US this year
The executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality called the death “part of the epidemic of violence” against transgender women.
California ‘ambush’ suspect dead after shootouts with police in Paso Robles; 3 officers injured
The suspect in the shooting of a California deputy was identified as a 26-year-old transient man with a history of mental illness.
‘This was an ambush’: California authorities search for suspect after deputy is shot in the head in Paso Robles
A California deputy was shot in what police are calling an ‘ambush’ attack on Wednesday morning. A manhunt is ongoing to find the suspected shooter.
Amazon bans police use of facial recognition software for one year amid national protests against racial inequality
Amazon is banning police use of its facial recognition technology for one year amid ongoing national protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Celebrating Pride Month and rallying for racial equality: LGBTQ groups seek ‘to stand in solidarity with the black community’
LGBTQ activists have conflicting ideas on how best to observe Pride this year, but all say the protests’ missions parallel struggles for LGBTQ rights.