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Gregory McMichael, left, and his son Travis McMichael have pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.

Men Charged With Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery Plead Not Guilty

Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr., pleaded not guilty to counts including felony murder. The men are accused of killing a Black jogger in Georgia.

Fire officials walk past the Ghost Ship warehouse following the deadly 2016 fire in Oakland.

Ghost Ship Fire Victims To Receive $32.7 Million Settlement From City Of Oakland

The deadly fire at the warehouse-turned-arts space killed 36 people.

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, seen in a 2012 portrait at his Atlanta home, has died at the age of 95.

C.T. Vivian, Civil Rights Leader And Champion Of Nonviolent Action, Dies At 95

A key ally of Martin Luther King Jr., Vivian was one of the major organizers of the civil rights movement. His work took him across the South, and through it all, the minister preached nonviolence.

Carmen Garcia waits in line Friday to be tested for the coronavirus at a mobile testing truck in Miami Beach, Fla. The units were brought to the area as coronavirus cases spike in Florida.

Florida Sees Its 4th Day Running With More Than 100 COVID-19 Deaths

Florida's death count from COVID-19 continues to be in the triple digits as coronavirus cases surge in many parts of the state, especially the Miami area.

United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, had abandoned a prosecution it already won after it came to light that prosecutors and agents had failed to turn over evidence that could have helped the defendant.

Judge Dismisses Troubled Sanctions Case, Could Probe Prosecutors' Credibility

Federal prosecutors in New York had failed to turn over evidence to defendant Ali Sadr Hashemi Nejad, accused of violating U.S. sanction laws against Iran.

A man waves Turkey's national flag in front of the Hagia Sophia on the fourth anniversary of the July 15, 2016 failed coup attempt in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently ordered the Hagia Sophie to be open for Muslim prayers.

The News Roundup — International

Top headlines include: Coronavirus cases spike in India, secret authorization for cyberattacks from President Donald Trump for the CIA and a rebounding economy in China.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Niticia Mpanga looks through patient information in the ICU at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas,

The News Roundup — Domestic

A massive Twitter hack compromises high-profile accounts. COVID-19 cases skyrocket. And the public remembers actress Naya Rivera.

NOLA Public Schools has acquired personal protective equipment for all Orleans Parish public schools in anticipation of reopening schools next month.

Teachers At Two New Orleans Charter Schools Are Calling For A Virtual Start To The School Year

Only two New Orleans charter schools have recognized unions — Morris Jeff Community School and Benjamin Franklin High School. Both are calling for a...

Coronavirus FAQ: What's The Best Way To Care For A Loved One With COVID-19?

With cases on the rise, people want to know: How do I look after a family member who's been diagnosed and is at home? And how do I show support for a friend with the virus?

Experts say that Florida's high coronavirus positivity rates among those under age 18 is likely due to who gets tested.

What Accounts For High Coronavirus Positivity Rates Among Florida Kids?

Florida reported a positivity rate of 31% among those under 18 tested for the virus, while the state's positivity overall rate was 18%. The state later said it made a programming error.

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