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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

Updated Sep 16, 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

Updated Sep 15, 2020

Rochester police chief fired in wake of Daniel Prude death

Rochester police chief fired in wake of Daniel Prude death

Updated Sep 15, 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

Facebook is giving away $40 million to Black-owned businesses

Facebook is giving away $40 million to Black-owned businesses

Posted on Aug 21, 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

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

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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

Sister of Dolly Parton claims excessive use of force by Metro Police officers

Sister of Dolly Parton claims excessive use of force by Metro Police officers

Posted on Jun 22, 2020

Nashville health leaders believe protesters should be tested for COVID-19

Nashville health leaders believe protesters should be tested for COVID-19

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

Woman starts petition to change Rebel mascot at Franklin County High School

Woman starts petition to change Rebel mascot at Franklin County High School

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

Solving Systemic Racism: Experts weigh in on how we can address systemic racism in American society

Solving Systemic Racism: Experts weigh in on how we can address systemic racism in American society

Posted on Jun 9, 2020

Defining Systemic Racism: Experts weigh in on systemic racism it impacts society daily

Defining Systemic Racism: Experts weigh in on systemic racism it impacts society daily

Posted on Jun 9, 2020

State lawmakers vote down removal of Nathan Bedford Forrest bust

State lawmakers vote down removal of Nathan Bedford Forrest bust

Posted on Jun 9, 2020

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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

Updated 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

Updated Sep 15, 2020

Ex-cops blame one another, seek own trials in George Floyd's death

Ex-cops blame one another, seek own trials in George Floyd's death

Posted on Sep 11, 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

White Tulsa officer charged in shooting of Black man

White Tulsa officer charged in shooting of Black man

Posted on Sep 4, 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

Biden speaks with Jacob Blake, meets with family in Kenosha 2 days after Trump visited city

Biden speaks with Jacob Blake, meets with family in Kenosha 2 days after Trump visited city

Posted on Sep 3, 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

A 2nd day of NBA playoff games halted over racial injustice

A 2nd day of NBA playoff games halted over racial injustice

Posted on Aug 27, 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

Mississippi governor signs bill to retire flag with Confederate emblem

Mississippi governor signs bill to retire flag with Confederate emblem

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

A dispatcher and two 911 callers voiced concerns over officer use of force in George Floyd's death

A dispatcher and two 911 callers voiced concerns over officer use of force in George Floyd's death

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

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Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy

Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy

Posted on Sep 21, 2020

Trump says he will announce Supreme Court pick Friday or Saturday

Trump says he will announce Supreme Court pick Friday or Saturday

Updated 22 min ago

TDOSHS announcing REAL ID update today

TDOSHS announcing REAL ID update today

Posted on Sep 21, 2020

Real ID deadline extended to October 2021

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VIDEO: Turtle gets snappy with officer trying to help it cross the road

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Turtle gets snappy with officer trying to help it cross busy street

Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions dead at 61

Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions dead at 61

Updated 9 min ago

Nigerian state says rapists will face surgical castration, death penalty

Nigerian state says rapists will face surgical castration, death penalty

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Farmers band together to harvest neighbor's crops after he suffers heart attack

Farmers band together to harvest neighbor's crops after he suffers heart attack

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More than half of states are reporting more new coronavirus cases as the US nears 200,000 deaths

More than half of states are reporting more new coronavirus cases as the US nears 200,000 deaths

Posted on Sep 21, 2020

E! host Giuliana Rancic says she skipped Emmy Awards after testing positive for COVID-19

E! host Giuliana Rancic says she skipped Emmy Awards after testing positive for COVID-19

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Humpback whale is free after swimming out of crocodile-infested river in Australia

Humpback whale is free after swimming out of crocodile-infested river in Australia

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Woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to Trump arrested

Woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to Trump arrested

Updated 13 hrs ago

New York police arrest 86 anti-ICE protesters

New York police arrest 86 anti-ICE protesters

Posted on Sep 20, 2020

Fact check: Biden falsely claims Trump campaign only asked him for Supreme Court list after Ruth Bader Ginsburg died

Fact check: Biden falsely claims Trump campaign only asked him for Supreme Court list after Ruth Bader Ginsburg died

Updated 2 hrs ago

Robert Gore, inventor of waterproof outerwear Gore-Tex, dies at 83

Robert Gore, inventor of waterproof outerwear Gore-Tex, dies at 83

Posted on Sep 20, 2020

A Florida woman was attacked by a 10-foot alligator while trimming trees

A Florida woman was attacked by a 10-foot alligator while trimming trees

Updated 15 hrs ago

125 million-year-old dinosaur found buried by a volcanic eruption in China

125 million-year-old dinosaur found buried by a volcanic eruption in China

Updated 14 hrs ago

Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'

Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'

Posted on Sep 20, 2020

Bill Gates: It's 'outrageous' Americans can't get coronavirus test result in 24 hours

Bill Gates: It's 'outrageous' Americans can't get coronavirus test result in 24 hours

Updated 17 hrs ago

Pine-Sol cleaner has been approved to kill coronavirus on hard surfaces

Pine-Sol cleaner has been approved to kill coronavirus on hard surfaces

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Pine-Sol Is Now Approved by the EPA to Kill Coronavirus and It's in Stock Now

North Carolina couple married for over 50 years dies minutes apart of COVID-19 while holding hands

North Carolina couple married for over 50 years dies minutes apart of COVID-19 while holding hands

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A rare blue moon will light up the sky on Halloween

A rare blue moon will light up the sky on Halloween

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People are ditching in-person financial services for apps

People are ditching in-person financial services for apps

Posted on Sep 20, 2020

This game of Dungeons & Dragons has been going on for 38 years

This game of Dungeons & Dragons has been going on for 38 years

Updated 19 hrs ago

Senate Democrats warn GOP of plans to retaliate if McConnell advances Trump court pick

Senate Democrats warn GOP of plans to retaliate if McConnell advances Trump court pick

Updated 18 hrs ago

Trump wants $5 billion from TikTok deal to teach people 'the real history' of US

Trump wants $5 billion from TikTok deal to teach people 'the real history' of US

Updated 16 hrs ago

A happy ending after homeless woman's story featured on TV

A happy ending after homeless woman's story featured on TV

Updated 21 hrs ago

Key GOP senator says she opposes taking up a Supreme Court nomination before Election Day

Key GOP senator says she opposes taking up a Supreme Court nomination before Election Day

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Lee Kerslake, drummer for Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep, has died

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Woman falls out of car window and onto highway while filming Snapchat video

Woman falls out of car window and onto highway while filming Snapchat video

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Wisconsin man shocked to discover a brain washed up on the beach

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