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Civil Rights Leader C.T. Vivian Dies At 95

Vivian was a member of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle of advisers. Steve Inskeep talks to civil rights activist Josie Johnson about Vivian's life and legacy.

People wearing face masks ride past a busy street on Friday in Hyderabad, India. India crossed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday, third only to the United States and Brazil.

India Surpasses 1 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

India has been breaking its own record for new cases almost every day. Only the United States and Brazil have more confirmed cases, and India is slowly climbing toward Brazil's figures.

Jamaal Bowman speaks to reporters after voting June 23 at a polling station in Yonkers, N.Y.

Progressive Jamaal Bowman Projected To Oust Longtime Rep. Engel In N.Y. Primary

The education advocate and former middle school principal's victory is a win for New York's progressive movement.

Gregory McMichael, left, and his son Travis McMichael have pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.

Men Charged With Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery Plead Not Guilty

Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr., pleaded not guilty to counts including felony murder. The men are accused of killing a Black jogger in Georgia.

Felony Charges Against Cameron Protesters Dismissed

Protesters arrested outside Attorney General Daniel Cameron's home this week will not face felony charges. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell is…

United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, had abandoned a prosecution it already won after it came to light that prosecutors and agents had failed to turn over evidence that could have helped the defendant.

Judge Dismisses Troubled Sanctions Case, Could Probe Prosecutors' Credibility

Federal prosecutors in New York had failed to turn over evidence to defendant Ali Sadr Hashemi Nejad, accused of violating U.S. sanction laws against Iran.

The extent to which college sports will return this year is an open question. "If there is to be college sports in the fall, we need to get a much better handle on the pandemic," warns the NCAA's president.

NCAA President Warns 'The Data Point In The Wrong Direction' For Fall College Sports

"If there is to be college sports in the fall, we need to get a much better handle on the pandemic," said NCAA President Mark Emmert.

Kentucky Supreme Court Hits Pause On COVID Challenge, Keeps Beshear Rules In Place

The Kentucky Supreme Court has issued a stay in the Scott and Boone County COVID-19 cases.The high court wrote: "Given the need for a clear and consistent…

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, seen in a 2012 portrait at his Atlanta home, has died at the age of 95.

C.T. Vivian, Civil Rights Leader And Champion Of Nonviolent Action, Dies At 95

A key ally of Martin Luther King Jr., Vivian was one of the major organizers of the civil rights movement. His work took him across the South, and through it all, the minister preached nonviolence.

Experts say that Florida's high coronavirus positivity rates among those under age 18 is likely due to who gets tested.

What Accounts For High Coronavirus Positivity Rates Among Florida Kids?

Florida reported a positivity rate of 31% among those under 18 tested for the virus, while the state's positivity overall rate was 18%. The state later said it made a programming error.

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