Black student files federal lawsuit after video shows Florida officers hitting him, dragging him from car during traffic stop

Jacksonville law enforcement officers violated the civil rights of a 22-year-old Black college student when they pulled him from his car and beat him during a traffic stop, according to a lawsuit filed in a federal court in Jacksonville on Wednesday. A video showing a Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer punching and dragging William McNeil from his car…

Read More

Trump suggests Chicago is next for federal crime crackdown, followed by New York City

Washington — President Trump on Friday said Chicago will probably be the federal government’s next target for its anti-crime effort, following the ongoing operation in Washington, D.C., with New York City after that. The remarks were the president’s clearest indication yet that he intends to bring his crusade against crime beyond the corridors of his direct…

Read More

What are today’s CD interest rates?

Long-term CDs give you the opportunity to earn today’s rates for up to 5 or even 10 years. Getty Images/iStockphoto Saving money can be a challenge in an economy with persistent inflation. After all, if your money doesn’t earn a return that’s at least equal to inflation, it will lose buying power. But, a certificate…

Read More

CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, with new members picked by RFK Jr., to vote on measles, hepatitis B shots

  3m ago ACIP members highlight vaccine views during meeting roll call: “I’m not anti-vax” As the meeting kicked off Thursday with a roll call, ACIP members presented some of their career backgrounds — and some took the time to highlight their views on vaccines. Dr. Evelyn Griffin, an obstetrician and gynecologist based in Louisiana…

Read More