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Outrage and protests after death of black man arrested by Baltimore police

Freddie Gray died on Sunday, a week after he was arrested and suffered a severed spinal cord.

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Apr 22nd 2015, 11:12 PM

Would you like a discussion with that? Starbucks staff to talk to customers about racism

The Starbucks boss says the US needs to discuss racism more – so he’s starting with his baristas.

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Mar 17th 2015, 7:31 PM

Tensions high as grand jury reaches decision in Ferguson police shooting

It’s feared that tonight’s announcement could provoke a violent backlash.

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Nov 24th 2014, 9:35 PM

America's long history of police riots - the short version

Armed police, brutality, rioting and racial tension – sound familiar?

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Aug 19th 2014, 7:11 PM

After six days of tensions, Missouri police name officer who shot dead unarmed black teen

Police also revealed that the deceased had been suspected of an earlier robbery.

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Aug 15th 2014, 10:20 PM

Police refuse to reveal who shot unarmed teenager as Obama calls for calm

The US president said while there is no excuse for violence against police, excessive force by officers could not be justified.

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Aug 14th 2014, 9:26 PM

Chaos erupts in Missouri town after police shoot dead unarmed black man

An emotional candlelit vigil turned into looting and rioting.

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Aug 11th 2014, 10:33 AM

Detroit man convicted of shooting unarmed woman on his porch

Theodore Wafer had claimed he was acting in self-defense.

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Aug 7th 2014, 9:56 PM