A Chicago police officer was killed in a shooting Saturday on the city’s Southwest Side, and a second officer was critically wounded.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield won’t let dollar signs sack him. With Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen signing a six-year, $258 million extension, a deal that includes $150 million guaranteed and $43 million per season, it would be understandable if Mayfield wasn’t thinking about his own possible future pay day. Cleveland’s quarterback is also eligible for […]

Elizabeth City officials on Thursday rededicated the Black Lives Matter mural that spans the street in front of City Hall.

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ___ The women’s semifinals are set in beach volleyball after a pair of upsets. Latvia and Australia advanced to the final four at the Shiokaze Park venue after they both […]

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has expressed confidence in the strength of his team’s chemistry to supersede any potential tension between players vaccinated for COVID-19 and holdouts who’ve so far preferred to remain unvaccinated. Frustration from the starting quarterback missing practice due to NFL virus protocols prompted Zimmer to ponder […]

Activists are set to hold a commemorative march and press conference on Thursday to mark 100 days of protest since the death of Andrew Brown Jr. at the hands of Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge on Thursday dismissed one of 11 sexual assault counts against Harvey Weinstein, giving the former movie mogul and convicted rapist a minor and possibly temporary victory. At a hearing with the 69-year-old Weinstein in the courtroom, Judge Lisa B. Lench agreed with his defense attorneys that a […]

After a day of celebration and ceremony, the Olympics open with a packed slate of competition, where the first medal of the Games is on the line in women’s air rifle, the U.S. women’s soccer team looks to get their first win of the Games, basketball 3×3 makes its Olympic debut and swimming gets underway with preliminary heats.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. Sheriff’s deputies brought the 69-year-old convicted rapist into court in a wheelchair. He was wearing a brown jail jumpsuit and face mask. Attorney Mark Werksman entered the plea for […]

With Oregon fighting nine major wildfires, including the largest in the nation, Gov. Kate Brown warned the situation will likely get worse as the season rolls on.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

Months after the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City, the protests continue and artwork spreading the message of Black Lives Matter has been taken to the street — literally.

The man who has previously represented a number of Black families whose loved ones were unjustly murdered had harsh comments for law enforcement officers as he and other Black lawyers launched an investigation into the death of a man who was killed by Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies earlier this year.

Attorneys Benjamin Crump, Bakari Sellers and Harry Daniels will address the media on Wednesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit in the Andrew Brown Jr. case.

A Black Lives Matter mural drawn in honor of Andrew Brown Jr., a North Carolina man shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies, was damaged shortly after it was unveiled.

NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared gun violence a disaster emergency in New York on Tuesday, freeing up additional funding and resources to combat shootings statewide. The governor, speaking during an event at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said his plan includes short-term and long-term actions that treat gun violence as a public […]

Five of the protesters made their first court appearances Thursday.

Demonstrators in Elizabeth City say they are receiving threats following a recent, public social media post by the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office.

PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — For two months, demonstrators have taken to the streets in Elizabeth City to demand transparency in the death of Andrew Brown Jr., who was shot and killed by Pasquotank County deputies in April. Now, the Pasquotank sheriff says his department will no longer assist city police with managing the protests. […]

Exactly two months after the killing of Andrew Brown Jr. at the hands of Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies, activists tried to halt an increase to the sheriff’s office funding.

Elizabeth City leaders kicked off their Juneteenth celebrations by recognizing the winning Black Lives Matter mural design artist.

The gas tax increase was part of an early package that called for $579 billion in new spending on roads, bridges, rail and public transit.

After beating only one other swimmer, Ryan Lochte was the last one to climb from the pool.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — After beating only one other swimmer, Ryan Lochte was the last one to climb from the pool. He struggled to lift himself out of the water, undoubtedly feeling all of his 36 years after attempting to make one more Olympic team in the grueling 200-meter individual medley. In the end, he […]

Caeleb Dressel locked up his spot for Tokyo, where he’s expected to be one of the biggest stars in the Olympic pool.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Caeleb Dressel locked up his spot for Tokyo, where he’s expected to be one of the biggest stars in the Olympic pool. Simone Manuel got left behind. In the biggest surprise yet at the U.S. swimming trials, the defending Olympic women’s champion in the 100-meter freestyle stunningly failed to advance from […]

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Elizabeth City’s mayor presented a Black Lives Matter proclamation during the City Council meeting Monday evening. The proclamation includes a dedication of the Black Lives Matter mural project. The project will paint the words “Black Lives Matter” on the length of Colonial Avenue outside City Hall. City Council voted 5-1 […]

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — On Saturday, leaders and community members in Elizabeth City marched once again for Andrew Brown Jr. The march began at 11 a.m. at the Pasquotank County Public Safety Building and lead to the site where Brown was killed. There, they placed wreaths and sashes. The event included faith leaders, as […]

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican lawmakers voted with majority Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives to take the historic step of expelling a Republican member who let violent, far-right protesters into the state Capitol on Dec. 21. Legislators said on the House floor that this could be the most important vote they ever cast. […]

The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released the results of Andrew Brown Jr.’s autopsy on Thursday, which confirmed he died from a gunshot wound to the back of his head.

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers failed to force a vote Monday on the government’s cut to foreign aid spending, sparing Prime Minister Boris Johnson from a potentially embarrassing defeat before he hosts the Group of Seven summit this weekend. Though the non-partisan speaker in the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, ruled that an attempt to […]

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Nick Paul scored in overtime on a 2-and-1 break with Ottawa Senators teammate Connor Brown and Canada won its 27th world hockey title, beating Finland 3-2 on Sunday night. Brown slid the puck over to Paul and he beat goaltender Jussi Olkinuora 6:26 into the extra frame. Maxime Comtois and Adam […]

ELIZABETH CITY, Va. (WAVY) — Elizabeth City is asking artists to submit their renderings for a “Black Lives Matter” street art project. City Council voted 5-1 on May 24 to move forward with the street art project idea, which was brought forward by Councilman Darius Horton. At the time, Horton said he hoped the project, […]

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Andrew Mangiapane scored two goals to help Canada beat the United States 4-2 on Saturday in the semifinals of hockey’s world championship. Mangiapane has seven goals and four assists in six games since joining Canada midway through the preliminary round. Canada started the tournament with three straight losses, but has five […]

According to the sheriff, Deputy Daniel Meads returned to work June 1. Deputy Robert Morgan returned to work June 2. Deputy Aaron Lewellyn will resign on June 30 and is using leave until that time.

WASHINGTON (WAVY/NEXSTAR) — Community leaders from Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County, North Carolina, traveled to Washington D.C. Thursday as they shared Andrew Brown Jr.’s story with officials at the United States Department of Justice. “I think the meeting went exceedingly well,” said T. Anthony Spearman, president of the North Carolina NAACP. Spearman joined the group […]

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Colin Blackwell and Conor Garland scored two goals apiece Thursday, and the United States beat Slovakia 6-1 to advance to the semifinal showdown with Canada in hockey’s world championship. The Canadians, who lost their first three games in the tournament, stunned Russia 2-1 on an overtime goal by Andrew Mangiapane. The […]

The meeting comes a day after protests in eight North Carolina cities Tuesday night, with faith leaders calling for accountability and transparency.

Protesters gathered in Elizabeth City for another night of demonstrations Tuesday; this time in conjunction with other protesters across the state.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Illinois could soon ban puppy mills and require retail pet stores to get their inventory from animal rescues and shelters instead. A proposal that passed the House last month cleared the Senate late Monday night, and would impose a ban on retail pet stores from acquiring “puppy mill” dogs from out-of-state […]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Rallies against the deputy-involved shooting of an unarmed Black man in Elizabeth City are set to be held in various North Carolina cities on Tuesday afternoon. The rallies are being organized by Repairers of the Breach, the North Carolina Council of Churches and B.R.I.D.G.E. They’re demanding transparency and accountability following the […]

Authorities arrested 37-year-old Christopher Tomberlin in Oklahoma City after they say he faked his death for six years after attempting to murder his girlfriend in Georgia.

The woman accused of hitting two protesters with her car in Elizabeth City is expected in court on Thursday morning.

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Adam Henrique had two goals and an assist and Canada beat Norway 4-2 on Wednesday night in the world hockey championship for its first victory in four games. Connor Brown added a goal and two assists, Andrew Mangiapane also scored and Darcy Kuemper made 13 saves. “We capitalized on our chances,” […]

Elizabeth City police have arrested a Greenville woman after she allegedly struck two other women as they peacefully protested at an intersection Monday.

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Elizabeth City will hire an artist to paint the words “Black Lives Matter” on the street that runs past the Pasquotank County Public Safety building. Elizabeth City City Council voted 5-1 Monday night to move forward with the idea brought by Councilman Darius Horton, who said the city needs to […]

Nearly one year to the day that George Floyd was killed by police, members of his family reflected on his legacy and the year of activism inspired by his death.

North Carolina NAACP and Elizabeth City leaders are gathering Friday to share their next steps to bring justice for Andrew Brown Jr., exactly one month after he was shot by Pasquotank law enforcement.

WASHINGTON (AP) — As communities nationwide are re-examining law enforcement practices, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says Americans should think critically about how they want police to interact with citizens. Sotomayor said that what “we as a society accept in the name of justice” is an “incredibly important topic of discussion.” And, she said, “it’s […]