Richmond County narcotics investigator Cecil Ridley, 51 (left), was shot dead during a confrontation with convicted felon Alvin Hester Jr, 24 (pictured right in 2017) in Augusta.

Both Ultra-Orthodox services were held on Wednesday evening, in keeping with Jewish custom to conduct burial services as soon as possible after death.

In her new memoir, The Broken Road, Peggy Wallace Kennedy, 69, reminisces on growing up with her father as he tried to block racial integration during the 1960s.

Kelly Holstine, who won Minnesota's 2019 'Teacher of the Year' award, took a knee during the national anthem at the College Football Playoff championship game in New Orleans on Monday.

Michael Bloomberg has pledged a $70bn plan named after the neighborhood destroyed during the 1921 Tulsa race massacre (inset) in a bid to tackle racial economic inequality in America.

The state's capitol is braced for possible violence at the event, aimed at showing gun enthusiasts' disdain over the Democrat-controlled legislature's promise to toughen gun laws.

The body of L. Antonion Litman (left), founder of children's charity Virginia's House of Hope, was discovered by firefighters on Monday morning when they were called to a fire on Adelphi Street (right).

Bernice A. King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, delivered speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on MLK Day. Thousands around the country celebrate his legacy.

President Trump tweeted about the anniversary of his inauguration Monday and said it was 'so appropriate' that the holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. also occurred on the same day.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has claimed 'we don't have a left' party in America as she urged Democrats to help transform the healthcare system during a New York event on Monday.

Kellyanne Conway (left) made the remarks as the nation honored the memory of the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr (bottom right). President Trump is seen top right.

Kemba Walker scored 20 points to end a career-long personal losing streak against LeBron James, and Jayson Tatum scored 27 to help Boston send the LA Lakers to its biggest loss of the season.

Conor McGregor praised Donald Trump, calling him a 'Phenomenal President'. The Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter took to Twitter on Monday as Trump celebrated his three-year anniversary.

Martin Luther King III recalled the 1965 march on Selma where civil rights activists were beaten and killed. He wrote: 'Under your watch, Alabama is about to produce yet another tragic injustice.'

The reality star took to Twitter to voice her support of Nathaniel Woods, who is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday at 6pm.

The tense exchange between the strategist and Nina Turner took place on a Thursday night episode of Cuomo Prime Time after the co-chair made comments referencing the 1963 letter MLK Jr wrote.

Sanders called on Biden to apologize not only to Nina Turner but also to all 'people of color supporting our campaign' after comments Hilary Rosen made on a Thursday ep. of Cuomo Prime Time.

Nathan Raab tells about his findings in his new book The Hunt for History, On the Trail of the World's Lost Treasures , published by Scribner.

The huge alligator was spotted on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road at the Seffner intersection in Florida as it lumbered across the road.

Some old wounds could be reopened when parliament sits next week - such as the multi-million dollar sports rorts scandal - despite the main focus being the...

Some NSW medical students will enter the workforce early as the state prepares for a surge in COVID-19 cases.About 200 final-year students will be allowed to...

BANGKOK, May 9 (Reuters) - Thailand reported four new coronavirus cases and one more death on Saturday, bringing the total to 3,004 cases and 56 deaths...

By Gabrielle Tétrault-FarberMOSCOW, May 9 (Reuters) - Russia marks 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday, but...

The Hammers signed Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano from Brazilian club Corinthians.

Anthony Joshua wasted little time in Birmingham in 2015.

Cronulla captain Wade Graham has called out anti-vaxxers who refuse to get a flu shot, saying they should put their teammates above their own personal...

WASHINGTON (AP) - A husband coughing up blood. A sister close to death. Another friend felled by the coronavirus. The beat against Congress has always been...

May 9 (Reuters) - There is no one more unbeatable in men's tennis than Novak Djokovic when the Serb is at his best, former world number four American Todd...

May 9 (Reuters) - UFC has withdrawn a bout from Saturday's card in Jacksonville after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for...

ORDER overturned an 11-point deficit on Train and pulled out a 22-19, double-overtime win to seal a 2-1 victory over Chiefs Esports Club on Saturday in the...

If the colt from Old Regret got away in Victoria's high country now, the famed literary horse risks being culled along with brumbies.The "wild bush horses"...

India captain Virat Kohli believes cricket will be robbed of its "magical moments" if games are forced into empty stadiums when the sport emerges from its...

NEW YORK (AP) - The record unemployment rate reported on Friday captured the pain of a nation where tens of millions of jobs suddenly vanished, devastating...

May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus Group said on Friday it received court approval to access $675 million of its...

By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - A "star in the making" were the prophetic words of an announcer who had just witnessed 16-year-old Missy Franklin...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A federal court halted the Kentucky governor's temporary ban on mass gatherings from applying to in-person religious services, clearing...

Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese admits he's a little "jealous" of his NRL counterparts with no rugby to be played until at least July.While the rugby league...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Rams finally have a date and an opponent for the long-awaited opening of SoFi Stadium, the multibillion-dollar reason for...

BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - China is willing to offer support to North Korea within its ability against the coronavirus epidemic, state television said on...

The measures include extra money for deep cleaning and personal protective equipment.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the support from businesses as `phenomenal´.

Part of rugby's glory days, would-be Rugby Australia chief executive Matt Carroll says he's "sad" for the ailing state of the game.One of Australia's most...

Sudan extended a curfew in and around the capital Khartoum for 10 days from Saturday as coronavirus cases mount, state media reported. The Sudanese health...

By Sonali PaulMELBOURNE, May 9 (Reuters) - Australia's most populous states held back from relaxing coronavirus restrictions on Saturday although other...

By Yew Lun TianBEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - China will reform its disease prevention and control system to address weaknesses exposed by the coronavirus...

Michael Joseph Martin, Bangladesh's last Armenian, has died aged 89, bringing an end to the more than 300-year presence of the once thriving and powerful...

TOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Japan's ruthless animated hitman has become the latest victim of the coronavirus, as the nation's longest-running manga comic...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Like a principal walking through a hushed hallway on the first day of school, Cheryl Nygaard felt the emotional surge of relief and pride...

Veteran batsman Usman Khawaja has backed calls for a review of the way domestic pitches are prepared, fearing a lack of spin bowling talent behind Nathan...

YAKUTSK, Russia (AP) - On the 75th anniversary of the allied victory in the World War II, The Associated Press spoke to veterans in ex-Soviet countries and...