Everyone has the bird. Corina Newsome calls it a gateway bird, the one special species that sets an avian enthusiast on a lifetime course of discovery and environmental passion. Hers was the blue jay. For Tykee James, it was the belted kingfisher. When asked what his favorite bird is, Alex Troutman paused. “Can I give…… MORE
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How you can help communities get back on their feet
George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. His final moments were captured on camera, sending citizens reeling from another unnecessary death of a black man in America. Protesters took to the streets peacefully — but many demonstrations turned violent. Riots and looting left more…… MORE
5 things to know for June 3: Protests, coronavirus, elections, Israel, RNC
Today is Global Running Day, and like so many events in 2020, it’s gone completely virtual. Well, except for the actual running part. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily.…… MORE
Retired St. Louis Police captain was killed after responding to a pawnshop alarm during looting
A retired police captain fatally shot during looting in St. Louis was passionate about helping young people and would have forgiven those behind the violence on the city’s streets, his son says. David Dorn, 77, was killed while responding to an alarm at a pawnshop overnight Monday, St. Louis Police Department announced in a news…… MORE
Global Running Day is going virtual this year
Global Running Day has joined the list of virtual-only events in 2020. Although running has seen a boom recently because of the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event celebrating the popular exercise will now nix its normally scheduled physical group outdoor activities. The event, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every June, is typically…… MORE
Protesters defy curfews but demonstrations across the US turn more peaceful
Peaceful demonstrators defied curfews and remained on the streets of American cities for another night of protests over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody. The eighth night of protests saw less violence, fewer police clashes and more acts of civil disobedience. Unprecedented curfews are in place in Washington, DC, Atlanta, New…… MORE
Video shows police pepper-spraying a protester. All he seemed to be doing was yelling
A now-viral video is causing outrage at Kansas City, Missouri, police officers after they arrested a man who was yelling during a protest of George Floyd‘s death, and one officer pepper-sprayed him. The video was posted Saturday on Twitter and had been viewed several million times by Tuesday night. In it, a man in a…… MORE
Police brutality prompted the protests. In some cities, the police response only proved the protesters’ point
As protests over police brutality erupt across the United States, reports are on the rise of officers responding with tear gas, rubber bullets and other forceful tactics. In some cases, police leaders say violence in the streets leaves them with no other choice. And President Trump has pushed for local officials to ramp up their…… MORE
Omaha bar owner who shot a black protester will not be charged
The family of a black man killed by a white bar owner during protests in Omaha, Nebraska, believes a prosecutor rushed to judgment by declaring the shooting an act of self-defense. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine on Monday told reporters that after viewing videos of the incident with police officials and homicide detectives, he decided…… MORE
Two young children die in fatal car crash after taking grandparents’ car out for a ride
A 7-year-old boy and his 6-year-old brother were killed in a fatal car crash after they took their grandparents’ car out for a ride, authorities said. The car, which was a 2007 Buick LaCrosse, was totaled and the children were pronounced dead at the scene Friday, Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Andy Bell told CNN.…… MORE
