Group tears down Columbus statue outside Minnesota State Capitol

A group has made good on its promise to tear down the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.

Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs. 

Unofficial 'George Floyd Ave.' sign installed at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis

An unofficial “George Floyd Avenue” sign has been put up at 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, but the city of Minneapolis says it did not install it.

GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices

Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.

Lawsuit: Journalist blinded in one eye by officers' foam bullets during Minneapolis riots

A journalist who was blinded in one eye during the Minneapolis riots is suing Minneapolis and Minnesota state officials after she says officers shot her with foam bullets, injuring her and causing her blindness.

State Farm employees volunteer to clean up Downtown Phoenix after protests

Aaliyah Jones from State Farm says the company is encouraging its employees to take some time after each march to help clean up the streets during the workday.

US Navy to ban Confederate flag from all ships, bases aircraft, and subs

The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.

'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress

“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop. Stop the pain,” Philonese Floyd told the silenced hearing room.

How to have effective conversations about racism, racial injustice

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, more people are having important conversations about racism and racial injustice. But how do you discuss those topics constructively and effectively? FOX 11's Vanessa Borge spoke with psychologist, Dr. Julia Harper.

Vegas police officer shot in head may need ventilator for rest of his life, family says

The four-year veteran was hospitalized last week after he was shot near the Circus Circus casino on June 1 following a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd.

Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston

Images taken at Christopher Columbus Park this morning show the head of the monument lying on the ground next to its base, surrounded by crime scene tape.

Mississippi lawmakers drafting resolution to remove Confederate emblem from state flag: report

The crescendo of calls comes amid protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, and has reignited discussions over racial equality across the country.

HBO Max pulls 'Gone With the Wind' from library amid racial tensions

HBO Max pulled the Oscar-winning Civil War epic "Gone With the Wind" from its library amid heightened racial tensions following the death of George Floyd.

NJ prison guard who mocked George Floyd killing suspended

A New Jersey corrections officer has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him participating in a counterprotest to a Black Lives Matter demonstration in New Jersey in which people reenacted the death of George Floyd.

Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake

A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.