Jim Crow Road sparks wokeness debate in Northern California town

A road that spans less than a mile in a small town about 100 miles northeast of Sacramento has prompted some in the community to call for a name change, according to a report.

This Day in History: June 1

The mortally wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gives the order, "Don't give up the ship" during a losing battle with the British frigate HMS Shannon in the War of 1812. The Beatles’ album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is released, as is David Bowie's debut album, titled "David Bowie." President Trump announces that the U.S. will leave the Paris climate agreement.

New York City subway slashing captured on video, police say

The New York Police Department released a video Monday that they say shows a 64-year-old man slashed in the head and kicked at a subway station turnstile, according to a report.

Suspected drunk Denver driver knocks over several headstones at veterans cemetery on Memorial Day

A woman was allegedly intoxicated when she crashed into multiple cars and headstones at a Denver veterans cemetery as visitors were honoring their loved ones on Memorial Day, authorities said.

NYC woman, 55, brutally hit in the face, knocked unconscious in Chinatown

In what has been dubbed yet another possible hate crime attack committed against the Asian-American community, a video shared by a New York congresswoman shows a man brutally slugging a 55-year-old Asian woman in the face.

The Somerton man died alone on a beach in 1948. Now Australian scientists are close to solving the mystery

The children know the man whose portrait hangs above their playroom door as Mister S or Mister Somerton. His real name remains a mystery more than 70 years after he was found dead in a smart brown suit on an Australian beach, a half-smoked cigarette resting on his collar.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3vD7f4w

Belgium recalls ambassador to South Korea after his wife is filmed slapping a shop assistant

Belgium is recalling its ambassador to South Korea following an incident in which his wife was recorded striking a woman in Seoul.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/34wHc3f

Mexico accuses Zara, Anthropologie and Patowl of 'cultural appropriation'

Mexico's Ministry of Culture claims that three fashion retailers "made use" of embroidery techniques and design motifs created by the country's indigenous groups.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/2R77bek

Canadians demand action from officials as country mourns discovery of a mass grave of children's remains

Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors in Canada are calling on officials to do a thorough investigation of every former residential school in the country after the remains of more than 200 children were found on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3i5PQxu

New NASA photo shows our galaxy's 'violent energy'

NASA has released an image detailing the never-before-seen "violent energy" at the center of our galaxy, created after two decades of research.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3vCuOKG

Fans Gone Wild: Spectator tries to get on floor at NBA game

A fan was tackled as he tried to get on the court during an NBA playoff game between the Wizards and 76ers on Monday night, the latest example of unruly behavior as teams increase the number of spectators they're allowing in the stands during the pandemic.

Ramírez homers as Indians beat White Sox 3-1 for DH split

José Ramírez's two-run homer and a solid start by reliever Cal Quantrill led Cleveland to a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, giving the Indians their second straight split of seven-inning doubleheaders in two days.

Colorado Army vets honor Civil War, WWII dead and a Buffalo Solider

Army veterans and their families gathered at Colorado Springs’ Evergreen Cemetery this Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen soldiers.

Miami-Dade police find SUV used in mass shooting submerged in canal, hours after release of video

Miami-Dade police have found the vehicle used by three gunmen who killed two people and injured more than 20 during an early Sunday gathering at a banquet hall.

Rich Paul, who represents LeBron James, says White athletes don't want a Black agent

Rich Paul is regarded as one of the most powerful and very best NBA agents.

Drunk Milwaukee teen breaks into cop-filled Airbnb rental

A drunken 19-year-old woke up in handcuffs after he broke into a Milwaukee Airbnb being rented out by Montana sheriff's deputies who were in town for emergency vehicle training.

Acuña hits 16th HR, ties for MLB lead as Braves beat Nats

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 16th home run to tie for the big league homer lead and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Monday.

Serena Williams talks media scrutiny amid Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from French Open: 'It made me stronger'

After her first-round victory on Monday at the French Open, Serena Williams discussed anxiety when dealing with the media and said that she experienced it often after matches.

What to expect from Trump's summer grievance tour

Michael D'Antonio writes that former President Donald Trump is getting ready for a series of rallies in the upcoming summer months -- what essentially amounts to a grievance tour. But, he may not receive that attention from the media he so desires.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3wN5Ybu

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna granted bond in domestic violence case

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna posted a $20,000 bond on Monday after being arrested on charges of domestic violence against his wife.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3fXRej8

Mariners rally past A's in 10th, improve to 5-0 in extras

Ty France hit a tying single and scored on Tom Murphy's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Oakland Athletics 6-5 Monday for their fifth straight win.

Vegas' Reaves suspended 2 games by NHL for hit vs. Avalanche

Vegas forward Ryan Reaves was suspended two games by the NHL on Monday for his roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct on Colorado's Ryan Graves during the Golden Knights' 7-1 loss in Game 1 of their second-round series Sunday.

Tucker, Astros down former bench coach Cora, Red Sox 11-2

Kyle Tucker had a season-best three hits and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros beat former bench coach Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox 11-2 on Monday.

White House cranks up the pressure as infrastructure talks drag on

The White House is injecting new urgency into Joe Biden's protracted and so far inconclusive talks with Republicans on a bipartisan infrastructure package, as the President faces rising frustration within his own Democratic ranks.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3fB6tzv

A 'targeted' attack killed 2 people and injured more than 20 others in Florida. Here's what we know

Between 20 and 25 people were shot, according to Miami-Dade Police Department Director Alfredo Ramirez III.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3vBhYN5