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Suspect in Davidson Co. Court House vandalism appears in court

Suspect in Davidson Co. Court House vandalism appears in court

Posted on Oct 7, 2020

Community Oversight Board to recommend 6 changes to Metro Police regarding use of force policies

Community Oversight Board to recommend 6 changes to Metro Police regarding use of force policies

Posted on Oct 5, 2020

Black Market at Opryland promotes black-owned businesses

Black Market at Opryland promotes black-owned businesses

Posted on Oct 3, 2020

Former Louisville police officer pleads not guilty to charges related to Breonna Taylor's killing

Former Louisville police officer pleads not guilty to charges related to Breonna Taylor's killing

Posted on Sep 28, 2020

Breonna Taylor's family attorney is 'not giving up' on murder or manslaughter charges for officers involved

Breonna Taylor's family attorney is 'not giving up' on murder or manslaughter charges for officers involved

Posted on Sep 26, 2020

Nashville Courthouse cleanup taking time and attention

Nashville Courthouse cleanup taking time and attention

Posted on Sep 25, 2020

Fraternal Order of Police calls for public defender apology

Fraternal Order of Police calls for public defender apology

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

26-year-old arrested in shooting that injured 2 Louisville police officers during Breonna Taylor protests

26-year-old arrested in shooting that injured 2 Louisville police officers during Breonna Taylor protests

Posted on Sep 24, 2020

Louisville to pay $12 million to Breonna Taylor's family in wrongful death lawsuit settlement

Louisville to pay $12 million to Breonna Taylor's family in wrongful death lawsuit settlement

Posted on Sep 15, 2020

Rochester police chief fired in wake of Daniel Prude death

Rochester police chief fired in wake of Daniel Prude death

Posted on Sep 14, 2020

Police searching for 2 accused of vandalizing Edward Carmack Statue

Police searching for 2 accused of vandalizing Edward Carmack Statue

Posted on Aug 31, 2020

Metro council members support street being named in honor of Rep. John Lewis

Metro council members support street being named in honor of Rep. John Lewis

Posted on Aug 31, 2020

Franklin High students select Admirals as new mascot

Franklin High students select Admirals as new mascot

Posted on Aug 18, 2020

THP terminates trooper who ripped mask off protester at Capitol

THP terminates trooper who ripped mask off protester at Capitol

Posted on Aug 14, 2020

Tennessee woman sues Minneapolis Police Department

Tennessee woman sues Minneapolis Police Department

Posted on Aug 13, 2020

Judge denies restrictions against Justin Jones

Judge denies restrictions against Justin Jones

Posted on Aug 13, 2020

14 protesters arrested at State Capitol overnight

14 protesters arrested at State Capitol overnight

Posted on Aug 13, 2020

Special session ends with bill targeting protesters

Special session ends with bill targeting protesters

Posted on Aug 13, 2020

How much will the special session cost?

How much will the special session cost?

Posted on Aug 11, 2020

Special session to include liability protections, expanding telehealth and Capitol vandalism

Special session to include liability protections, expanding telehealth and Capitol vandalism

Posted on Aug 4, 2020

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Video shows scuffle between protesters and THP

Video shows scuffle between protesters and THP

Posted on Jul 31, 2020

Overtime costs to monitor protests at capital soar to nearly $880,000

Overtime costs to monitor protests at capital soar to nearly $880,000

Posted on Jul 29, 2020

Capitol protesters hold brutality memorial

Capitol protesters hold brutality memorial

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

Franklin High to have new mascot after committee recommends change

Franklin High to have new mascot after committee recommends change

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

Franklin County woman urges school leaders to change Rebel mascot

Franklin County woman urges school leaders to change Rebel mascot

Posted on Jul 21, 2020

ANTIFA Activist talks about rioting, arson at Nashville Historic Courthouse

ANTIFA Activist talks about rioting, arson at Nashville Historic Courthouse

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

Hundreds gather for March for Equality and Justice

Hundreds gather for March for Equality and Justice

Posted on Jul 12, 2020

Protesters call vote on Bedford Forrest bust a victory

Protesters call vote on Bedford Forrest bust a victory

Posted on Jul 10, 2020

Commission votes in favor of removing Nathan Bedford Forrest bust

Commission votes in favor of removing Nathan Bedford Forrest bust

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

More than 50 protesters arrested at Legislative Plaza protest

More than 50 protesters arrested at Legislative Plaza protest

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

Metro Council debates police reform bills in lengthy meeting

Metro Council debates police reform bills in lengthy meeting

Posted on Jul 8, 2020

Teens 4 Equality organize Fourth of July Black Lives Matter rally in downtown Nashville

Teens 4 Equality organize Fourth of July Black Lives Matter rally in downtown Nashville

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

Teen leads rally for justice in Smyrna

Teen leads rally for justice in Smyrna

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

Residents hope for fixes to boarded up downtown businesses from May vandalisms

Residents hope for fixes to boarded up downtown businesses from May vandalisms

Posted on Jul 2, 2020

Protest for detained immigrant children held in Bicentennial Mall State Park

Protest for detained immigrant children held in Bicentennial Mall State Park

Posted on Jun 29, 2020

Nearly 40 protesters taken into custody following protest at State Capitol

Nearly 40 protesters taken into custody following protest at State Capitol

Posted on Jun 28, 2020

Nashville artists create murals over boards of vandalized downtown businesses

Nashville artists create murals over boards of vandalized downtown businesses

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

Police arrest man for hitting Nashville developer with skateboard during May 30 protests

Police arrest man for hitting Nashville developer with skateboard during May 30 protests

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

THP confiscates equipment following broken agreement with protesters

THP confiscates equipment following broken agreement with protesters

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

President Trump tweets statue vandals will be arrested

President Trump tweets statue vandals will be arrested

Posted on Jun 23, 2020

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3rd-degree murder charge dropped in George Floyd's death, but 2nd-degree murder charge remains

3rd-degree murder charge dropped in George Floyd's death, but 2nd-degree murder charge remains

Posted on Oct 22, 2020

Derek Chauvin, police officer accused of killing George Floyd, released on $1 million bond

Derek Chauvin, police officer accused of killing George Floyd, released on $1 million bond

Posted on Oct 7, 2020

Jacob Blake, the man who was shot 7 times by police in Kenosha, is out of the hospital

Jacob Blake, the man who was shot 7 times by police in Kenosha, is out of the hospital

Posted on Oct 7, 2020

A Louisville woman is suing the city and two officers alleging she was shot with a rubber bullet while peacefully protesting

A Louisville woman is suing the city and two officers alleging she was shot with a rubber bullet while peacefully protesting

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

Charles Barkley on Breonna Taylor: 'Have to take into account that her boyfriend shot at the cops'

Charles Barkley on Breonna Taylor: 'Have to take into account that her boyfriend shot at the cops'

Posted on Sep 25, 2020

Minneapolis City Council approves renaming street after George Floyd

Minneapolis City Council approves renaming street after George Floyd

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

Nike's all-black Colin Kaepernick jersey marking 4 years since he took a knee sells out in less than a minute

Nike's all-black Colin Kaepernick jersey marking 4 years since he took a knee sells out in less than a minute

Posted on Sep 17, 2020

Sheriff challenges LeBron James to match reward to help find gunman who ambushed 2 deputies

Sheriff challenges LeBron James to match reward to help find gunman who ambushed 2 deputies

Posted on Sep 15, 2020

Labor Day weekend saw protests across the country as summer nears its end

Labor Day weekend saw protests across the country as summer nears its end

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

WATCH: Jacob Blake gives message to supporters from his hospital bed

WATCH: Jacob Blake gives message to supporters from his hospital bed

Posted on Sep 6, 2020

Naomi Osaka wears mask with Ahmaud Arbery's name at US Open and continues to win

Naomi Osaka wears mask with Ahmaud Arbery's name at US Open and continues to win

Posted on Sep 4, 2020

Officer charged in April's fatal shooting of Black man under California's tougher deadly-force law

Officer charged in April's fatal shooting of Black man under California's tougher deadly-force law

Posted on Sep 3, 2020

Fatal police shooting of Black man sparks protests in Los Angeles

Fatal police shooting of Black man sparks protests in Los Angeles

Posted on Sep 1, 2020

Former officer in George Floyd killing asks judge to dismiss charges

Former officer in George Floyd killing asks judge to dismiss charges

Posted on Aug 29, 2020

Former officer in George Floyd killing asks judge to dismiss charges

Former officer in George Floyd killing asks judge to dismiss charges

Posted on Aug 29, 2020

Elizabeth Warren pays subtle tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement at DNC

Elizabeth Warren pays subtle tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement at DNC

Posted on Aug 20, 2020

Lakers wear red MAGA-like hats but the message asks for justice for Breonna Taylor

Lakers wear red MAGA-like hats but the message asks for justice for Breonna Taylor

Posted on Aug 19, 2020

Former Minneapolis officer told investigators call for backup in George Floyd altercation sounded 'urgent'

Former Minneapolis officer told investigators call for backup in George Floyd altercation sounded 'urgent'

Posted on Aug 14, 2020

VIDEO: Leaked bodycam footage shows new details of George Floyd's fatal arrest

VIDEO: Leaked bodycam footage shows new details of George Floyd's fatal arrest

Posted on Aug 4, 2020

NBA players took a knee before kicking off the league's reopened season

NBA players took a knee before kicking off the league's reopened season

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

Nevada sheriff says he won't respond to calls at county library after it expressed support for BLM

Nevada sheriff says he won't respond to calls at county library after it expressed support for BLM

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

Capitol protesters hold brutality memorial

Capitol protesters hold brutality memorial

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

Minneapolis police identify 'Umbrella Man' who helped incite George Floyd riots, warrant says

Minneapolis police identify 'Umbrella Man' who helped incite George Floyd riots, warrant says

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

NFL legend Mike Ditka says athletes who kneel during anthem should get out of the country

NFL legend Mike Ditka says athletes who kneel during anthem should get out of the country

Posted on Jul 27, 2020

VIDEO: Portland mayor tear gassed by federal agents during protest

VIDEO: Portland mayor tear gassed by federal agents during protest

Posted on Jul 23, 2020

Joe Biden says he is considering 4 Black women to be his running mate

Joe Biden says he is considering 4 Black women to be his running mate

Posted on Jul 21, 2020

Police recruitment low in wake of George Floyd’s death

Police recruitment low in wake of George Floyd’s death

Posted on Jul 15, 2020

Officer told George Floyd it takes 'a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk' during fatal arrest, transcripts show

Officer told George Floyd it takes 'a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk' during fatal arrest, transcripts show

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

An officer told George Floyd it took 'a lot of oxygen to talk,' body camera transcripts show

An officer told George Floyd it took 'a lot of oxygen to talk,' body camera transcripts show

Posted on Jul 8, 2020

Seattle Police disperse protesters from occupied CHOP area after emergency order

Seattle Police disperse protesters from occupied CHOP area after emergency order

Posted on Jul 1, 2020

New York Police Department's budget cut by $1 billion; 2021 budget is $88.9 billion

New York Police Department's budget cut by $1 billion; 2021 budget is $88.9 billion

Posted on Jul 1, 2020

NBA and players union to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando when season resumes, source says

NBA and players union to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando when season resumes, source says

Posted on Jun 30, 2020

Ex-Minneapolis Police officers charged in George Floyd's killing are expected in court Monday

Ex-Minneapolis Police officers charged in George Floyd's killing are expected in court Monday

Posted on Jun 29, 2020

L'Oreal to remove words like "whitening" and "fair" from its products

L'Oreal to remove words like "whitening" and "fair" from its products

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

Fortnite reportedly removes police cars in new season

Fortnite reportedly removes police cars in new season

Posted on Jun 22, 2020

Michelle Obama posts a sweet tribute to her husband for Father's Day

Michelle Obama posts a sweet tribute to her husband for Father's Day

Posted on Jun 21, 2020

1 killed, 11 wounded in Minneapolis shooting, police say

1 killed, 11 wounded in Minneapolis shooting, police say

Posted on Jun 21, 2020

Black Sabbath is selling Black Lives Matter shirts and donating all the proceeds to the movement

Black Sabbath is selling Black Lives Matter shirts and donating all the proceeds to the movement

Posted on Jun 21, 2020

A second Minneapolis ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death is released from jail

A second Minneapolis ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death is released from jail

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

Jason Mraz is donating all the earnings from his new album to Black Lives Matter and other groups

Jason Mraz is donating all the earnings from his new album to Black Lives Matter and other groups

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

A 9-year-old and her friends have raised nearly $100,000 selling bracelets to help black-owned businesses

A 9-year-old and her friends have raised nearly $100,000 selling bracelets to help black-owned businesses

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

What to know about Juneteenth and why people are talking about it now

What to know about Juneteenth and why people are talking about it now

Posted on Jun 17, 2020

George Floyd's brother asks UN to help 'black people in America' in landmark debate on racism

George Floyd's brother asks UN to help 'black people in America' in landmark debate on racism

Posted on Jun 17, 2020

This haunting song features the last words of unarmed black men

This haunting song features the last words of unarmed black men

Posted on Jun 16, 2020

Police officers across the US have quit their jobs in recent days -- here's why

Police officers across the US have quit their jobs in recent days -- here's why

Posted on Jun 16, 2020

Demonstrators pull down Thomas Jefferson statue in front of Portland High School

Demonstrators pull down Thomas Jefferson statue in front of Portland High School

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

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Iranian hackers who posed as the Proud Boys accessed voter data in one state, feds say

Iranian hackers who posed as the Proud Boys accessed voter data in one state, feds say

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NFL "strongly encourages" players to wear masks while on sideline during games

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CDC is lifting cruise ship ban in US waters -- but it's 'conditional'

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Disney World to lay off 11,000 amid pandemic

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Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin

Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin

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USPS announces 'extraordinary measures' to deliver ballots on time

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Father: 21-year-old Black man killed by Washington deputies

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Florida wildlife officials captured a 10-foot-long python that had snaked its way into a Ford Mustang

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New NASA posters share galactic horrors for Halloween

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Posted on Oct 30, 2020

Federal appeals court rules mailed ballots must be received by Election Day in Minnesota, cutting weeklong window

Federal appeals court rules mailed ballots must be received by Election Day in Minnesota, cutting weeklong window

Updated Oct 29, 2020

United Airlines to offer free coronavirus testing for passengers on select routes

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The NYPD will have a Black woman as its chief of patrol for the first time

The NYPD will have a Black woman as its chief of patrol for the first time

Updated Oct 29, 2020

NASA spacecraft safely seals up asteroid sample to return to Earth

NASA spacecraft safely seals up asteroid sample to return to Earth

Posted on Oct 29, 2020

Daily coronavirus cases reached a new high on Thursday with more than 83,700 cases

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Posted on Oct 29, 2020

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