Houston mayor apologized to woman knocked down by police horse

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner apologized to the woman seen being knocked down by a Houston police horse in a video that has gone viral.

Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks

The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”

History, right now: Echoes of 1968, and other fraught American years, in 2020

The streets were on fire as National Guard troops streamed into American cities. The shouts were soaked in anger and anguish: “We’re sick of it!” It was the late 1960s. It is right now.

Protesters try to stop looting at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica

Looters attacked the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica on Sunday, the third straight day that local protests against police brutality were marred by criminal activity.  

100+ arrests made by Dallas police after Saturday's protest turns violent

There were more than 100 arrests made Saturday as police were in Downtown Dallas trying to stop looters and vandals who were out after a protest over the death of George Floyd.

‘It’s been a long night’: Minnesota National Guard shares photo of sleeping soldiers after protests

Following several days of peaceful-turned-chaotic protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis National Guard, who have been called to assist local authorities in the ongoing unrest, posted a picture to their Twitter account which appeared to show some of the exhausted soldiers sleeping.

Gov. Abbott declares State of Disaster following George Floyd protests

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties Sunday in response to the George Floyd protests across the state.

Protests continue in downtown Austin, despite cancellation from organizer

Despite the Austin Justice Coalition's original demonstration being canceled, thousands still gathered at the State Capitol, Austin City Hall, Austin Police Department headquarters, and along I-35.

George Floyd's body to return to the Houston area

Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center confirms the body of George Floyd is coming back to the Houston area. Floyd's death in Minneapolis has sparked protests in several cities across the country.