New York City schools launch Black Studies curriculum this academic year

New York City schools launch Black Studies curriculum this academic year

(NEW YORK) -- New York City is implementing a new Black Studies curriculum in its public schools from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 as students return this week.“This is not a curriculum about a particular racial group, necessarily, but about the history of inequality and stratification hierarchy in the United States,”…
Teen robbery suspect charged in San Francisco street shooting of 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall

Teen robbery suspect charged in San Francisco street shooting of 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Charges were filed in juvenile court against the 17-year-old boy arrested in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers' player Ricky Pearsall, according to prosecutors.The teen is facing three charges: Attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and attempted second degree robbery charge.San Francisco District Attorney…
Man charged in Minnesota restaurant patio crash that killed two, injured nine

Man charged in Minnesota restaurant patio crash that killed two, injured nine

(NEW YORK) -- A Minnesota man faces multiple charges for allegedly driving while intoxicated and crashing his vehicle into a restaurant patio, killing two people and injuring nine others, officials said Tuesday.Steven Frane Bailey, 56, was charged Tuesday with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide for intoxication and negligence, as…
Phoenix’s streak of over 100-degree temperatures reaches 100th day

Phoenix’s streak of over 100-degree temperatures reaches 100th day

(PHOENIX) -- Phoenix reached a sweltering milestone Tuesday, with Arizona’s capital city logging its 100th straight day of over 100-degree weather.The National Weather Service (NWS) Phoenix took to X to share the record-breaking news, warning that the dangerously high temperatures are forecast to continue."Phoenix has just reached this mark today…
Phoenix’s streak of over 100-degree temperatures reaches 100th day

Phoenix’s streak of over 100-degree temperatures reaches 100th day

(PHOENIX) -- Phoenix reached a sweltering milestone Tuesday, with Arizona’s capital city logging its 100th straight day of over 100-degree weather.The National Weather Service (NWS) Phoenix took to X to share the record-breaking news, warning that the dangerously high temperatures are forecast to continue."Phoenix has just reached this mark today…
Man charged with ethnic intimidation after allegedly stabbing Philadelphia park ranger

Man charged with ethnic intimidation after allegedly stabbing Philadelphia park ranger

(PHILADELPHIA) -- A man accused of stabbing a Philadelphia park ranger on Sunday has been charged with ethnic intimidation, police said.The suspect -- 34-year-old Thomas Riceman -- also faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and terroristic threats, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department told ABC News.Police said they…
Mass shooting incident on Washington state highway under investigation: Police

Mass shooting incident on Washington state highway under investigation: Police

(NEW YORK) -- Police are investigating multiple separate shootings that occurred Monday night on Interstate 5 in Washington state in what authorities called unacceptable "mayhem."Six people were injured in six shooting incidents, including a woman who was critically injured, according to the Washington State Patrol.A suspect whose vehicle was sought…