Breonna Taylor
FILE - In this July 27, 2021 file photo, Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the vault during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo. Biles and Naomi Osaka are prominent young Black women under the pressure of a global Olympic spotlight that few human beings ever face. But being a young Black woman -- which, in American life, comes with its own built-in pressure to perform -- entails much more than meets the eye. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example

By Aaron Morrison, Astrid Galvan And Deepti Hajela Aug. 03, 2021 10:19 PM EDT

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Biden pushes effort to combat rising tide of violent crime

By Colleen Long, Jonathan Lemire And Michael Balsamo Jun. 22, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

Hawaii becomes 49th state to recognize Juneteenth

By Audrey Mcavoy Jun. 16, 2021 08:36 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii on Wednesday became the 49th state to officially recognize Juneteenth when the governor signed legislation designating June 19 as a day...

Today in History

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Friday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2021. There are 203 days left in the year. Today’s...

Today in History

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Friday, May 28, the 148th day of 2021. There are 217 days left in the year. Today’s...

A fan scream during a race before the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win

May. 01, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Kentucky

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2021 01:38 PM EDT
Bowling Green Daily News. April 27, 2021. Editorial: Public deserves details on grand jury decision in fatal Rockfield shooting ...

Today in History

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Tuesday, April 27, the 117th day of 2021. There are 248 days left in the year. Today’s...

State Rep. Hilda Santiago, D-Meriden, left, talks with Rep. Larry Butler, D-Waterbury, right, during session at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn., on Monday, April 19, 2021. In July 2020 after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Black and Latino members of the Connecticut General Assembly worked to enact sweeping changes to policing in the state, and since, have continue to flex their collective muscles. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Minority legislators sense moment to pass 'bold' legislation

By Susan Haigh Apr. 25, 2021 09:27 AM EDT

The family of George Floyd salutes Daunte Wright during his funeral services at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis, Thursday, April 22, 2021. Wright, 20, was fatally shot by a Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer during a traffic stop. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, Pool)
Sharpton decries 'stench of racism' in Daunte Wright's death

By Aaron Morrison, Tim Sullivan And Tammy Webber Apr. 22, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 18, 2021. Editorial: Pa. is finally upgrading its unemployment system, but claimants will have to do without...

Lisa Robinson of Washington, reacts on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, as the guilty verdict in Minneapolis, in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was announced. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Following verdict in Floyd case, USC football reflects

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 20, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

The azaleas are beginning to pop as Dustin Johnson hits his bunker shot to the 12th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Augusta National plays through debate over Ga voting law

By Paul Newberry Apr. 07, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during a news conference at the Kentucky state Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. Kentucky lawmakers have finished work on a bipartisan election measure to make early voting a fixture. The House sent the measure to Beshear late Monday, March 29, 2021. Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams urged the governor to sign the bill. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP, File)
Kentucky lawmakers shield businesses in closing frenzy

By Bruce Schreiner And Piper Hudspeth Blackburn Mar. 30, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear addresses the media at a news conference at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. A Kentucky legislative panel has recommended that no further action be taken on impeachment petitions filed by citizens against Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Kentucky lawmakers poised to override Dem governor's vetoes

By Bruce Schreiner Mar. 27, 2021 10:09 AM EDT

Judge: Beverly Hills must drop charges against protesters

Mar. 19, 2021 11:38 PM EDT
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Protesters who demonstrated against racial injustice in Beverly Hills, California, last summer must have criminal charges against...

Billie Eilish reacts as she accepts the award for record of the year for "Everything I Wanted" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers

By David Bauder Mar. 15, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor, speaks to a group of protesters gathered at Jefferson Square Park on the one year anniversary of her death in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
In Louisville, Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn Mar. 13, 2021 05:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron addresses the media in Frankfort, Ky., following the return of a grand jury investigation into the death of Breonna Taylor. Last year, a grand jury formed by state Cameron charged one officer with putting Taylor's neighbors in danger but issued no charges related to her death. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Federal look into Breonna Taylor's death casts a wider net

Dylan Lovan Mar. 12, 2021 06:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear addresses the media at a news conference at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. A Kentucky legislative panel has recommended that no further action be taken on impeachment petitions filed by citizens against Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Unsuccessful Impeachment petitioners face thousands in fees

Piper Hudspeth Blackburn Mar. 04, 2021 07:15 PM EST