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June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

NYC to give greater access to police disciplinary records

NEW YORK (AP) — In his latest push for police reform, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city is launching an online database that will let New Yorkers track disciplinary cases against police officers accused of excessive force and other violations and view their administrative records.

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Megachurch pastor apologizes for 'white blessing' comments

ATLANTA (AP) — A white pastor for an Atlanta megachurch has tearfully apologized for referring to the “blessing of slavery” and for suggesting that the phrase “white privilege” could be better understood as a “white blessing."

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Glued to the telly: Fans cheer as English soccer returns

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — English soccer's longest suspension since World War II came to an end Wednesday, bringing some relief to a nation deprived of its most popular sport during one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks.

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Germany: 657 virus cases at slaughterhouse in new outbreak

BERLIN (AP) — Regional officials in western Germany said Wednesday that the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to a large meatpacking plant has risen to 657, a significant regional spike for a country that has recorded nationwide infections in the low hundreds lately.

June 17, 2020 10:03 a.m.

EU leader vows to fight lack of diversity in EU institutions

The European Union's top official acknowledged a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the bloc's institutions as she pledged Wednesday to keep talking about racism and discrimination.

June 17, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Judge says Giants' will approach social issues as a team

Even before he has spent one day with his full team, Joe Judge has been tested in unforeseen ways.

June 17, 2020 9:27 a.m.

New York declares Juneteenth a holiday for state employees

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor signed an executive order Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.

June 17, 2020 9:27 a.m.

EU wants explanation after lawmaker reports police violence

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament said Wednesday it will complain to Belgian authorities after a member of the EU legislature born in Africa said she was harassed by police while trying to take photos of an incident at a Brussels train station.

June 17, 2020 9:03 a.m.

New video offers closer view of police SUV hitting black man

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A second video has emerged that appears to show a police SUV driven by a white suburban St. Louis police officer striking a black suspect and knocking the man to the ground as he screams out in pain.

June 17, 2020 9:03 a.m.

The Latest: George Floyd's brother speaks to UN council

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June 17, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Atlanta awaits decision on charges in black man's killing

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta awaited a decision from prosecutors Wednesday on whether to bring charges against two white police officers in the killing of Rayshard Brooks, who was shot in the back in a case that has unfolded amid turbulent protests across the U.S. over the treatment of black people.

June 17, 2020 8:33 a.m.

Germany: 400 virus cases at slaughterhouse in new outbreak

BERLIN (AP) — More than 400 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among workers at a large meatpacking plant in western Germany, authorities said Wednesday, in an outbreak that may have been linked to the easing of travel restrictions.

June 17, 2020 8:33 a.m.

3 injured after car drives into crowd of Portland protesters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a man drove his car into a crowd of protesters early Wednesday morning in downtown Portland, Oregon, injuring three people.

June 17, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Evers orders Juneteenth flag flown over Wisconsin Capitol

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Juneteenth flag celebrating the a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. will fly over the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in state history, Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday.

June 17, 2020 8:03 a.m.

As protests rage, changes for Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's brand

NEW YORK (AP) — THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

June 17, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Joe Biden again hits Pennsylvania as he sticks close to home

DARBY, Penn. (AP) — Joe Biden returned to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday as

June 17, 2020 8:03 a.m.

EU wants Belgium to address Africa-born lawmaker's complaint

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament said Wednesday it will complain to Belgian authorities after an Africa-born legislator said she was harassed by police when trying to take photos of an incident at a Brussels train station.

June 17, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Racial Injustice, ADVISORY

The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard made the announcement about Garrett Rolfe during a news conference Wednesday. Howard said Rolfe kicked Brooks while he lay on the ground and that the officer with him, Devin Brosnan, stood on Brooks’ shoulder as he struggled for life Friday night. Howard says Brosnan is cooperating and has given testimony, the first time in 40 cases he remembers such cooperation. Rolfe had already been fired after he fatally shot the 27-year-old Brooks. Brosnan had been put on administrative leave. Brosnan is being charged with aggravated assault and other crimes.

June 17, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Glued to the telly: English soccer returns, a nation sighs

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — English soccer's longest suspension since World War II comes to an end Wednesday, bringing the country's favorite sport back to a nation that has struggled to protect its citizens during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 17, 2020 6:27 a.m.

US admits flaws as UN human rights body set to debate racism

GENEVA (AP) — A U.S. ambassador said Wednesday that Washington “is committed to addressing its shortcomings, including racial discrimination,” and is being transparent about holding violators accountable — as the U.N.’s top human rights body was taking up an urgent debate.