A CLOSER LOOK: Arkansas 2020 year in review In 2020, Arkansas started the year with stormy weather and ended the year with the snowy weather. The rest of the months were stories from court to COVID to diamonds to deaths.
One-on-one interview with US Space Force Commander General John “Jay” Raymond is the first-ever Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force, the first new branch of the military since the Air Force was formed in 1947.
Governor Hutchinson, task force on law enforcement … LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A task force formed in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd to address policing issues in Arkansas is set to give its final report Thursday. Governor Asa Hutchinson and members of the Task Force to Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas presented the final report with […]
Virginia Military Institute begins work removing … The Virginia Military Institute began work Monday to remove a prominent statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, an effort initiated this fall after allegations of systemic racism roiled the school.
Facebook overhauling hate speech algorithms to prioritize … The new algorithm will be split up into four quadrants, WaPo explains.
People magazine reveals its ‘2020 People of the Year’ The magazine revealed its list Wednesday morning as part of a year-end double issue with four covers. The four will be celebrated for their positive impact in the world during a challenging 2020.
Beyoncé leads Grammys with 9 nominations NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé is bringing her black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. Beyoncé picked up song and record of the year bids with “Black Parade,” which she released on Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates when the […]
Rules about police wearing masks vary widely across … Although authorities have been encouraging people to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many police departments leave it up to officers to decide whether to cover their faces while interacting with the public.
President-elect Joe Biden names members of his White … President-elect Joe Biden has announced nine new members joining his White House senior staff, many of whom worked as close aides on his presidential campaign.
Trump fires Defense Secretary Esper, replaces him … President Trump has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and named Christopher Miller, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, as Acting Secretary of Defense.
Biden defeats Trump for White House, says ‘time to … WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to be a leader who “seeks not to divide, but to unify” a nation gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil. “I sought this office to […]