A Mother Wrote An Emotional Note To Her Daughter's Drug Dealer
The note included a photo of the mom hugging her daughter's urn.
Human Rights
ABC's Amy Robach Apologizes For Using Racial Slur On The Air
Robach mistakenly said "colored people" while talking about diversity in Hollywood.
A Federal Judge In Texas Blocked Obama's Transgender Bathroom Mandate
U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor issued the injunction Sunday.
White Lives Matter Protesters' Attire Contradicts Their Message
The organizer of Sunday's protest outside an NAACP office said the group is not racist, but their clothing and signs may send a different message.
Police In St. Louis County Made Big Changes But Haven't Demilitarized
St. Louis County police have made dozens of reforms in collaboration with the DOJ, but getting rid of its military-style equipment isn't one of them.
Community Honors Philando Castile With Concert And Scholarship Fund
The scholarship will be given to a graduating senior pursuing a career in culinary arts or child development.
Newsy Women (And One Dude) Get Real About Periods
Periods are so taboo that the term "taboo" even originates from the Polynesian word for menstruation.
Chicago Police Superintendent Recommends Firing 7 Officers
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said evidence shows that officers filed false reports after the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald.
Both Black And White Americans Believe There Is Widespread Racism
Both groups are more likely to think that there's widespread racism against them.
Report Says The Number Of Women In US Jails Has Increased 14-Fold
The report says the majority of women are in jail for nonviolent offenses.
White People Are Less Likely To See Race-Related Tweets
Compared to white social media users, black and Hispanic social media users are significantly more likely to see race-related posts.
Clinton Doubles Down On DREAMers To Reach Latino Voters
A new program will enlist the help of undocumented young people to push more Latinos to say #ImWithHer.
Trump's New Immigration Plan Includes 'Extreme, Extreme Vetting'
Donald Trump wants to ensure immigrants to the U.S. "share our values and respect our people."
Violence Continues In Milwaukee Following Fatal Police Shooting
A police officer shot and killed a man Saturday afternoon. Milwaukee police said the suspect was armed.
Washing Machines At School Lead To Better Attendance
Whirlpool surveyed teachers across the country and found 1 in 5 students struggle with access to clean clothes.
Rubio Asks Christians To Be Compassionate Toward LGBTQ Community
Sen. Marco Rubio called on evangelicals to abandon judgment.
Campus Rape Survivor Speaks Up About Attacker's Light Sentence
After his rape conviction, Austin Wilkerson was sentenced to two years of "work release" in county jail.
Beyond Ferguson: The City 'Looks Like Hope'
The owner of Cathy's Kitchen reflects on the 2014 unrest, damage to her building and how residents pitched in during her time of need.
Beyond Ferguson: 'We're Not Ready To Give Up'
The I Love Ferguson Committee has contributed more than $140,000 to help Ferguson businesses rebuild after protests and clashes with police.
Bernie Sanders Bought A New Home; Naturally, People Had A Lot To Say
Sanders paid $575,000 for a vacation home near a Vermont lake, and the internet doesn't like it.
How Many Guns Slip Through Background Check Loopholes?
To answer that question, we need to know how many are sold with a background check, and that statistic doesn't really exist.
New Rule Bans Lawyers From Making Sexist Comments In The Courtroom
The American Bar Association has amended its professional code of conduct to ban sexist language while addressing women in the courtroom.
DOJ Finds Baltimore Police Dept. Has History Of Violating Civil Rights
The U.S. Justice Department report lists concerns about use of force, investigations of sexual assault and civil rights violations.
Beyond Ferguson: Pine Lawn's Much-Needed Reform Comes Via 'The People'
Pine Lawn has been wrapped in scandal for the better part of a decade, with corrupt officials and a court system that preyed on the poor.
'Clock Kid' Ahmed Mohamed Sues School District For Rights Violations
Ahmed Mohamed, who was detained after a clock he made was mistaken for a bomb, is suing his school district for violating his rights in the arrest.
Beyond Ferguson: Where 'The Wheels Of Justice Turn Slow'
A year into its mission, the Ferguson Commission has learned that identifying problems and fixing them are two very different things.
Justice Department Revamps How It Gets Arrest-Related Death Info
Law enforcement agencies will now have to report all deaths connected to arrests.
Beyond Ferguson: Municipal Courts Are Still A Problem In Missouri
The DOJ's Ferguson investigation uncovered an abusive city court and ticket-happy police force. But Ferguson is not the only city with that problem.
Marco Rubio Opposes Abortions For Women With Zika
The senator's statement comes after several cases of locally transmitted Zika were confirmed in Florida last month.
Is The Gadsden Flag Racist? That's Up To The Government
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating whether displaying the Gadsden flag at work could be racial harassment.
