Daunte Wright shooting charges: Second-degree manslaughter

Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter is being charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, Washington County Attorney Pete Orput confirmed Wednesday morning. Orput told FOX 9 he met with the family of Daunte Wright this morning to explain the charge and expressed his deep condolences. 

City braces for release of video showing police shooting death of Adam Toledo

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said it would release video footage of the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo on Thursday.

Morgan Wallen breaks months-long silence after using racial slur: ‘I've really worked on myself’

Morgan Wallen claims to have "really worked" on himself over the past several months away from the spotlight after the country music star was caught on camera hurling the N-word in February.

George Floyd's girlfriend was Daunte Wright's teacher, family says

Daunte Wright’s aunt said during an emotional press conference that George Floyd’s former girlfriend once taught her nephew at a high school in Minneapolis.

'The Bachelor' star Colton Underwood says he is gay

Colton Underwood, the former football tight end who found fame on "The Bachelor” has revealed that he is gay.

Demonstrators return to Brooklyn Center Police Department for 3rd night

Demonstrators gathered at the Brooklyn Center Police Department for a third straight night Tuesday after the police shooting death of Daunte Wright. A total of 79 people were arrested for charges ranging from inciting a riot to unlawful assembly, according to law enforcement. 

White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate

President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.

Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values. 

Daunte Wright shooting: Live updates from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

The shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota has led to multiple days of protests, violence and looting in the Twin Cities metro. Here are the latest updates and live video.

Drawing gun instead of Taser brings back memories of Oscar Grant's death at Fruitvale BART station

Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris said the shooting death of Duante Wright in Minnesota is similar to the killing of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station 12 years ago. Both men were shot by police officers who say they meant to use their Tasers but mistakenly grabbed their guns.

Minnesota police shooting of Daunte Wright sparks protests across US

The police shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who died Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, sparked protests Monday night across other U.S. cities.

Deadly police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center leads to protests, looting

A man died Sunday after he was shot by police and then shortly after involved in a vehicle crash in Brooklyn Center, the police department reports. Law enforcement did not confirm the victim's identity Sunday, but protesters were calling for justice in the death of a man named Daunte Wright during demonstrations. 

Daunte Wright shooting: Officer grabbed gun instead of taser, bodycam video released

The police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, 20, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Sunday mistakenly drew her handgun instead of a Taser, according to the police chief.

Minnesota sports events postponed after Daunte Wright fatally shot by police

Monday's Minnesota Twins game against the Boston Red Sox has been postponed after Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police in Brooklyn Center Sunday afternoon.

Aledo ISD students punished for ‘slave trade auction’ on Snapchat of Black classmates

After an investigation, the district says it disciplined the students involved for cyberbullying and racial harassment. They noted the incident caused a lot of pain for the victims, their families and other students of color.

Roswell daycare accused of showing racial preference

A state agency is now investigating accusations that Roswell daycare employees served White children lunch before Black children.

Video shows Black high school football player forced to sit near banana peels

A Black football player at a northwest Illinois high school is seen on video sitting down in a locker littered with banana peels after a teammate threatens to break his knees if he doesn’t comply.