The Latest: Seattle council bans police use of crowd control weapons

Maine organizations taking a public stand against racism, injustice

Businesses and groups across the state have released statements decrying racism and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Officials challenge Lafayette Square expulsion explanation

They disagree with the Trump administration's claim that protesters were not moved to make way for his walk to the church for a photo op.

‘Stop fighting!’ Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly

Police video from the fatal shooting of a black man in Atlanta shows a largely peaceful encounter that lasts 40 minutes before spiraling into violence.

Atlanta shooting, statues new focal points for protests

A makeshift memorial has been erected at a fast-food restaurant where a black man was fatally shot by a white Atlanta police officer.

The Latest: Interfaith group holds vigil outside St. John’s

U.S. base namesakes include slaveholders, failed generals

As much as President Donald Trump enjoys talking about winning, the Confederate generals he vows to keep on U.S. military bases weren't winners.

Fox News removes altered photos of Seattle protest zone

Fox News has removed digitally altered photos from its website after the Seattle Times noted misleading images used in the network’s coverage about a Seattle neighborhood that’s become a protest center against police brutality and racial injustice.

The Latest: Bust of slave owner torn down, thrown in river in New Orleans

The latest on protests against racism and police brutality around the world.

Police to investigate hanging death of California black man

The 24-year-old's death was originally described as an apparent suicide, prompting outrage in the community.