Police Union In Kenosha, Wis., Provides Account Of Jacob Blake Shooting
The union says Blake was armed with a knife and fought with the officers who tried to arrest him, putting one of them in a headlock.
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Kenosha Police Chief: Jacob Blake 'Being Guarded' In Hospital
At a Friday news conference, Police Chief Daniel Miskinis said Blake, who was shot multiple times by a police officer, is under arrest on an outstanding warrant for third-degree sexual assault.
Judge Delays Extradition Of Teen Charged With Shooting Protesters In Kenosha
A judge says Kyle Rittenhouse, accused in the deadly shooting of protesters in Kenosha, Wis., can stay in Illinois until Sept. 25 to assemble his legal defense team.
Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Discusses The Ongoing Racial Tensions In The Country
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with attorney Ben Crump and Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd. Crump represents Jacob Blake, who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
New Zealand's Christchurch Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole
The decision to imprison Brenton Tarrant for life marks the first time New Zealand has imposed such a sentence.
Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention
The second night of the Republican National Convention featured a naturalization ceremony, a presidential pardon and the secretary of state speaking while abroad on official business.
Los Angeles Cuts Power To A Home, Saying It Violated Public Health Orders
Los Angeles has turned off the power to a home that hosted several large parties. The city said the resident violated public health orders meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Ammon Bundy Is Arrested — And Wheeled Out Of The Idaho Statehouse
The western militia leader refused to leave the building — and his seat — following a protest of Idaho legislators' consideration of various coronavirus-related bills.
Trump Nominates Chad Wolf To Be Homeland Security Chief
Wolf has headed the department in an acting capacity since November. It is unclear if the GOP-controlled Senate will vote to confirm him.
Kentucky Man Accused Of Breaking Canada's COVID-19 Rules Faces $569,000 Fine
John Pennington was arrested and charged with violating Canada's Quarantine Act while visiting the town of Banff, Alberta. Police saw his Ohio plates at the parking lot for a sightseeing gondola.