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A year later, events scheduled to remember George Floyd, others killed by police

Tuesday, May 25 marks the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. There are protests and memorial events planned in several Michigan cities to mark the…

Dr. Khaldun speaking at an elementary school.

State data: Over half of MI counties' routine childhood vaccination rates under 70%; Detroit at 48%

Health officials are worried about the drop in routine childhood vaccination rates over the past year, especially as schools start soon.Over half of…

Law professor Richard Hasen warns that the 2020 presidential election could be compromised by voter suppression, inept election officials, and foreign and domestic manipulation through social media and fraud.

'Election Meltdown Is A Real Possibility' In 2020 Presidential Race, Author Warns

Law professor Richard Hasen is sounding the alarm about Russian hacks, voter suppression and other threats to the 2020 election. "There's lots of ways that things could go south," he says.

Jacqueline Avant, left, and Clarence Avant appear at the 11th Annual AAFCA Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 22, 2020. Jacqueline Avant was fatally shot early Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Suspect identified in shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, L.A. philanthropist

Police have identified a suspect, Aariel Maynor, in the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, after he was apprehended nearby.

Buildings were destroyed in a massive fire during the Tulsa Race Massacre when a white mob attacked the Greenwood neighborhood, a prosperous Black community in Tulsa, Okla., in 1921. Eyewitnesses recalled the specter of men carrying torches through the streets to set fire to homes and businesses.

A Century After The Race Massacre, Tulsa Confronts Its Bloody Past

Survivors and their descendants say facing the truth about the Tulsa Race Massacre is essential in the nation's struggle to confront racial injustice and violence against Black people.

Companies will need to be careful how heavy-handed they are in ordering workers back to their cubicles. "The good news is you could get everybody back in the office," says HR consultant David Lewis. "The bad news is ... not everybody is going to come back."

Workers Are Moving First, Asking Questions Later. What Happens When Offices Reopen?

As the pandemic stretched on, some employees moved hundreds of miles from the offices they're supposed to return to once it's safe. Will their bosses really make them come back?

A "closed" sign is posted at the entrance of a New York State Department of Labor office in Brooklyn. With millions of people filing for unemployment benefits, state employment agencies have been overwhelmed around the country.

Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent

Jobless claims hit an all-time record, with 10 million filed in the last two weeks. With so many people filing, there are glitches. Experts offer suggestions on how to get through.

A Georgia Tech employee receives a Pfizer coronavirus vaccination on the campus April 8. For a number of Americans, getting their shots is as easy as showing up to their workplace as some companies and institutions provide on-site vaccinations to their employees.

For Some Americans, Getting A Vaccine Is As Easy As Showing Up To Work

Companies like Tyson and Amazon are offering on-site coronavirus vaccinations to their employees in order to remove barriers to getting the shots.

Parents of 15-year-old shooting suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter; teen charged with murder, terrorism

An Oxford High School student has been charged with murder, attempted murder, terrorism and other charges following Tuesday's attack at that school. Now, his parents have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai plays during the second round of the U.S.Open tennis championships in 2019. The Women's Tennis Association says they are canceling all tournaments in China after Peng Shuai was silenced after revealing her sexual assault.

Women's Tennis Association suspends tournaments in China over concern about Peng Shuai

WTA Chairman Steve Simon said he is "greatly concerned" about the risks players and staff would face after the treatment of tennis star Peng, who says she was sexually assaulted by a Chinese official.

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