RICHMOND, Va. — David Harris Jr., a nephew of humanitarian and tennis legend Arthur Ashe, tried for decades to get a street named after his uncle in Richmond, the hometown that once denied Ashe access to segregated public tennis courts. Finally, in 2019, the City Council approved the renaming over […]
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10-foot-long shark attacks, kills 60-year old surfer
Other surfers were able to fight off the shark and help the man to shore. June 7, 2020, 12:11 PM 4 min read 4 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article LONDON — A man has died after witnesses say he was mauled by a 10-foot-long […]
Tracking Tropical Storm Cristobal as it heads toward the US coast
Cristobal brought seven reported tornadoes in central Florida yesterday. June 7, 2020, 11:09 AM 5 min read 5 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article Tropical Storm Cristobal is about 140 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River and is headed north towards the […]
Injection every 2 months could stop HIV transmission, study shows
Every year almost 38,000 people Americans are diagnosed with HIV. In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration approved groundbreaking medication known as PrEP, or preexposure prophylaxis, that if taken daily is up to 99% effective in lowering the risk of sexually transmitting HIV. Now, new research shows that an injection […]
What testing data reveals about possible coronavirus spike in LA
A snapshot of coronavirus testing data from Los Angeles indicates what many have feared — that in the wake of relaxed stay-at-home orders, the virus may once again be spreading. According to an analysis shared with ABC News by Curative, an FDA-authorized testing company responsible for a majority of COVID-19 […]
2 viruses devastate the black community and threaten America’s stability
The suffering has been immense. Black Americans have died from the coronavirus at a much higher rate than other racial groups. And for as long as anyone can remember, they have also been the victims of police brutality and killings — also at a disproportionate rate. Add to this systemic […]
George Floyd updates: Cop arrested after video shows him use stun gun on downed man
The death of George Floyd, a black man who died on Memorial Day after he was pinned down by a white Minnesota police officer, has sparked outrage and protests in Minneapolis, across the United States and across the world. Second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter charges have been filed against […]
2020 Puerto Rico primary election results
In Puerto Rico, there are 51 Democratic delegates up for grabs. By ABC News June 7, 2020, 8:07 AM 1 min read 1 min read Puerto Rico will hold its Democratic primary on Sunday, March 29 — where 51 delegates are up for grabs. The Republican primary will be held […]
Conor McGregor makes 3rd retirement announcement in 4 years
Conor McGregor has announced his retirement from fighting for the third time in four years By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer June 7, 2020, 6:20 AM 3 min read 3 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article Conor McGregor has announced his retirement for the third […]
Deputy killed, 2 other officers shot in California ambush
Authorities say a Northern California sheriff’s deputy was killed and two other law enforcement officers were wounded when they were ambushed by a suspect By MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press June 7, 2020, 5:23 AM 2 min read 2 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article SANTA […]