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September 24, 2016

Anthem protests spread to colleges, WNBA player sits

Liberty guard Brittany Boyd sat on the bench with her head bowed in prayer during the national anthem before a WNBA playoff ...

September 24, 2016

Hundreds at funeral for Ohio boy, 13, fatally shot by police

A 13-year-old Ohio boy fatally shot by a police officer investigating a report of an armed robbery was remembered at his ...

September 23, 2016

The Latest: Westbrook says fatal Tulsa shooting hits home

The Latest on an Oklahoma police officer's fatal shooting of an unarmed black man (all times local): 1:55 p.m. Oklahoma City ...

September 22, 2016

Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer charged in man's death

Prosecutors charged a white Oklahoma police officer with first-degree manslaughter Thursday, less than a week after she ...

September 22, 2016

The Latest: Attorney: Prosecutors right to charge officer

The Latest on the death of an unarmed black man who was fatally shot by a white police officer in Tulsa, Oklahoma (all times ...

September 22, 2016

Vegas defense lawyer sheds 'Black Lives' pin; keeps arm band

A deputy public defender in Las Vegas gave in to a judge's request on Thursday to remove a "Black Lives Matter" pin in court, ...

September 22, 2016

A look at the accounts of the Tulsa police shooting

A white Oklahoma police officer was charged with manslaughter Thursday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man whose ...

September 22, 2016

Donald Trump steps deeper into US race debate

Stepping deeper into America's race debate, Donald Trump on Thursday warned African-American protesters that their outrage ...

September 21, 2016

Vegas lawyer's 'Black Lives' protest resembles Ohio case

A deputy public defender in Las Vegas who defied a judge's request that she not wear a "Black Lives Matter" pin in court has ...

September 20, 2016

Albuquerque police make strides in 2 years since s

Albuquerque police botched a standoff two years ago that led to the death of a mentally ill homeless camper, missing the ...

September 16, 2016

Rodney King's daughter stands side by side with LAPD

Rodney King's daughter was just 7 when her father was beaten bloody by officers with the Los Angeles Police Department.

September 15, 2016

Rodney King's daughter stands side-by-side with LAPD

Rodney King's daughter was just 7 when her father was beaten bloody by officers with the Los Angeles Police Department.

September 15, 2016

The Latest: Washington State president, AD meet with police

The Latest on a meeting between Washington state's president, athletic director and Pullman police to discuss the legal woes ...

September 14, 2016

Missouri lawmaker sits for Pledge, cites Kaepernick protest

A Missouri state senator has refused to stand while her colleagues recited the Pledge of Allegiance in the state Capitol. Sen

September 08, 2016

On retirement, Dallas police chief says 'it's time to go'

Dallas Police Chief David Brown said Thursday he's retiring because "it's time to go," but he wasn't ready to say what he'll ...

September 04, 2016

Officers threaten to boycott 49ers games, chief vows safety

The Santa Clara police chief has vowed to continue providing a safe environment at San Francisco home games after the union ...

September 03, 2016

Officers threaten to boycott 49er games, chief vows safety

The Santa Clara police chief has vowed to continue providing a safe environment at San Francisco home games after the union ...

September 01, 2016

Kaepernick, 49ers teammate kneel during national anthem

While a naval officer sang the first notes of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and dozens of military members unfurled an oversized ...

August 30, 2016

Football world reacts to Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit while the national anthem is being played in protest of ...