Karen Sun is a far cry from the “Karen” meme that has spread widely over social media in recent years. Aside from a shared first name, Sun — a 23-year-old Chinese-American — doesn’t exactly match the stereotype of a middle-aged, middle class white woman who, to use Sun’s words, acts like she “can get whatever…
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For his 100th birthday, a WWII veteran is walking 100 miles to raise money for coronavirus relief
A World War II veteran from Minnesota is celebrating his 100th birthday with an act of kindness that will help feed thousands of people in his community. Mickey Nelson, 99, is walking 100 miles through his small city of Clarks Grove in an initiative he has named “Walking to 100.” Nelson, who turns 100 on…
Man in a van shoots into a crowd of protesters in Detroit, killing a 19-year-old
A 19-year-old man was killed after shots were fired into a crowd of protesters in Detroit late Friday, the city’s police department said in a statement. Police said the shots were fired by an unknown suspect in a gray Dodge Durango. The victim later died at a hospital. Detroit is among the many cities across…
Minnesota governor says destruction is no longer about George Floyd and he’ll mobilize full National Guard
Minnesota’s governor said Saturday he will move to “fully mobilize the National Guard” after destructive Minneapolis-area protests that he says are “no longer in any way about the murder of George Floyd.” “Last night (was) a mockery of pretending this about George Floyd’s death or inequities,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a news conference, adding,…
Inseparable twin sisters start nursing career together at same hospital during pandemic
When Lauren and Lacie Brown graduated from nursing school, neither of them thought they’d be walking right into the front lines of a pandemic. “When the pandemic hit, it changed the whole atmosphere,” said Lauren Brown. “You didn’t think it would ever happen here, and then when it started, it was just kind of a…
A guide to how you can support marginalized communities
The pain felt by black communities after three recent tragedies is all too familiar. Each time these incidents happen, many of us are left wondering what we can do to support our African-American friends beyond anguished online posts — and in real, meaningful ways. Being an ally — a person who is not a member…
Person who attended Lake of the Ozarks Memorial Day gathering tests positive for coronavirus
A person who partied in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, area on Memorial Day weekend has tested positive for coronavirus — and was possibly infectious over the holiday weekend. The Boone County resident visited multiple bars on May 24 and 25, according to the Camden County Health Department. They “developed illness” on Sunday and…
What protesters say is fueling their anger
As protesters gather in cities like Minneapolis, Atlanta, Charlotte and other cities across the US, frustration continues to grow over the death of George Floyd. “There needs to be change, officers need to be trained better,” one protester who was arrested in Atlanta told CNN’s Nick Valencia as he was being detained by police. A…
A look at why ex-police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder
Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than 8 minutes and prosecutors want to hold the fired Minneapolis police officer accountable for Floyd’s death. Chauvin, 44, was charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter — two felonies where intent is a key element. CNN has reached out to Chauvin’s attorney…
A new civil lawsuit alleges Harvey Weinstein raped a 17-year-old in the 1990s
Four women identified as Jane Does filed a lawsuit against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein Thursday, alleging he sexually assaulted them. The allegations include the story of one woman who says Weinstein raped her in 1994 when she was about 17. The lawsuit also names as defendants Weinstein’s brother, Robert Weinstein, their company Miramax and Disney, which owned Miramax…
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin once worked overlapping security shifts at the same nightclub
George Floyd and the former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on Floyd’s neck before he died worked at the same nightclub, according to the venue’s former owner. Derek Chauvin and Floyd worked security at the El Nuevo Rodeo club, down the street from Minneapolis’ Third Precinct, according to Maya Santamaria,…
This teenager is graduating high school three years after being shot in the head and left to die
For most high school seniors, graduation is a time to celebrate their academic achievements. For Deserae Turner, it’s also an opportunity to celebrate life. Three years ago, Turner was shot in the head by a friend who left her for dead in a dry canal in Smithfield, Utah. At the time, her family wasn’t even…
New video appears to show three police officers kneeling on George Floyd
New video posted on social media appears to show three Minneapolis Police Department officers kneeling on George Floyd during his arrest. Previous video from eyewitness Darnella Frazier showed Floyd, 46, being knelt on by one officer–Derek Chauvin. CNN has not been able to locate the person who shot the new video. The new video shows…
MIT elects first black woman student body president in its 159-year history
Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have elected a black woman as president of the Undergraduate Association for the first time in the school’s history. Danielle Geathers and running mate Yu Jing Chen won the student government election earlier this month. Geathers just finished her sophomore year at MIT and is majoring in mechanical…
8 notable details in the criminal complaint against ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin
8 minutes and 46 seconds. That’s how long Derek Chauvin held his knee on George Floyd’s neck, as alleged by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office criminal complaint against the former Minneapolis police officer. “The defendant had his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in total.Two minutes and 53 seconds of…
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