Memphis police chief defends SCORPION unit as Nichols’s family attorneys call to disband it. Here’s what to know.
The Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods unit was created to stem violence in Memphis by saturating high-crime neighborhoods with police presence.
washingtonpost.comA video of Tyre Nichols being killed by police is due to be released Friday. Even the police chief says what it shows is 'heinous' and 'inhumane.'
Tyre Nichols died after he was beaten by police at a traffic stop. Chief Cerelyn Davis said the footage shows a "disregard of basic human rights."
news.yahoo.comWoman stabbed teen multiple times on Indiana bus for being Chinese, according to affidavit
A woman was arrested for stabbing an 18-year-old girl in the head multiple times on a Bloomington Transit bus in Indiana. Billie R. Davis, 56, repeatedly stabbed the teen using a pocket knife while she was waiting for the bus doors to open at the intersection of West Fourth Street and the B-Line Trail at around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, according to police. Bloomington Police Department officers responded to the scene and the victim, who had “blood flowing from her head,” was rushed to the hospital.
news.yahoo.comGeena Davis says Bill Murray once screamed and swore at her on set of 'Quick Change' and pressured her into doing 'something inappropriate' before filming began
"It's very emotional for me because I felt so ashamed," Davis said on the "On With Kara Swisher" podcast while fighting back tears.
news.yahoo.comJudge orders paternity test for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
A judge has ordered Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test as part of a legal dispute with a 26-year-old woman who claims the billionaire is her biological father. A Texas judge issued the order for genetic testing Thursday in a paternity case brought by Alexandra Davis, who previously alleged in a separate lawsuit she was conceived from a relationship Jones had with her mother in the mid-1990s. Attorneys for Jones did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday, but said in court filings that they intend to appeal the decision.
news.yahoo.comNo. 18 Alabama beats No. 1 North Carolina 103-101 in 4 OTs
Mark Sears had 24 points, five rebounds and five assists, and No. 18 Alabama sent top-ranked North Carolina to a second straight loss with a 103-101 in a quadruple-overtime thriller in the third-place game of the Phil Knight Invitational tournament.
UVA shooting suspect Christopher Darnell Jones' 'bizarre' last words to 3 murdered football players revealed
The accused University of Virginia gunman's "bizarre" last words to three football players killed returning from a field trip were revealed by another student who witnessed the bloodshed.
news.yahoo.comFlu season has arrived; what you need to know
Dr. Davis spoke with the Defender about flu season and misinformation regarding immunizations. Defender: Why does flu season demand our attention this year? Davis: The first is that the flu vaccine causes the flu. Another one would be when they say you can’t take the flu vaccines if you have an egg allergy. Davis: The virus can still travel in all of those unvaccinated people and the flu season will last longer.
thewestsidegazette.comFlu season has arrived; what you need to know
Dr. Davis spoke with the Defender about flu season and misinformation regarding immunizations. Defender: Why does flu season demand our attention this year? Davis: The first is that the flu vaccine causes the flu. Another one would be when they say you can’t take the flu vaccines if you have an egg allergy. Davis: The virus can still travel in all of those unvaccinated people and the flu season will last longer.
thewestsidegazette.comStories of Bill Murray Terrorizing Celebrities Are Spreading Like Wildfire
Samir Hussein/Getty Bill Murray is an undeniable comedy legend. According to a bunch of disturbing stories emerging about him in recent days, weeks and months, he might also be an all-time terrible co-worker.The floodgates seemed to have opened following new revelations about what went down on the set of Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut Being Mortal, which had its production shut down earlier this year after Murray allegedly sexually harassed a member of the production staff. The “much younger” w
news.yahoo.com'Woman King,' Viola Davis and the culmination of a struggle
When Viola Davis, sculpted and hardened from months of training, first stood in the full garb of the Agojie warrior women, with her bare feet in the African sand, it was the culmination of not just the years-long push to make “The Woman King,” but of a lifelong battle
washingtonpost.com'Woman King,' Viola Davis and the culmination of a struggle
When Viola Davis, sculpted and hardened from months of training, first stood in the full garb of the Agojie warrior women, with her bare feet in the African sand, it was the culmination of not just the years-long push to make “The Woman King,” but of a lifelong battle.
Prince Harry Told Meghan ‘I Lost My Dad’ in the Process of Exiting Royal Family
Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty ImagesPrince Harry told his wife Meghan Markle he “lost” his father as a byproduct of their acrimonious move away from the British royal family.Meghan made the stunning declaration in a lengthy interview with New York magazine’s The Cut that was published Monday.Asked by interviewer Allison P. Davis about her relationship with her own estranged father, Meghan tells Davis: “Harry said to me, ‘I lost my dad in this process.’ It doesn’t have to be the same for them as
news.yahoo.comLa. woman, denied an abortion for fetus without skull, says she’ll seek the procedure out of state
The ripple effect of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade is being felt in Louisiana, where a woman says she was not able to terminate her pregnancy after being told that her fetus would likely die due to a birth defect.
news.yahoo.comHer Fetus Has No Skull. She Wants the Abortion Nonsense to Stop.
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Screenshot/InstagramNancy Davis has been through hell, and wants lawmakers to do something about it—if only to spare other women the nightmare she is still navigating.The 36-year-old from Louisiana discovered at around 10 weeks of pregnancy that her fetus was afflicted with a rare and fatal condition called acrania, which means it effectively has no skull, and no chance of survival. But she was unable to get an abortion, she and her lawyers have said, becaus
news.yahoo.com‘Sorry’: GOP US Rep. Tom Reed retiring amid misconduct claim
FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, file photo, U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. In late February, Reed said he was seriously considering running for governor against Cuomo should the Democrat seek a fourth term next year. AdReed said in his statement Sunday that he would not seek any elective office in 2022. I was wrong, I am sorry, and I take full responsibility.”A former mayor of Corning, New York, Reed is co-chair of the House of Representatives' bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. AdHe voted against impeaching former President Donald Trump in January but voted in favor of certifying the 2020 election of Democrat Joe Biden.
Layoffs, upheaval at Zacharias ministry roiled by scandal
Allegations of sexual misconduct by Zacharias began to surface last fall in social media and news outlets, notably a Sept. 29 article in the evangelical publication Christianity Today. It asserted that over about five years, he sexually harassed three women who worked as massage therapists at two day spas he co-owned in an Atlanta suburb. The law firm, Miller & Martin, issued a scathing report last month based on interviews with more than 50 people, including more than a dozen massage therapists. Five of the therapists said Zacharias touched them inappropriately, and one said she was raped, according to the report. AdZacharias founded his international ministry in 1984 with a mission to engage in “Christian apologetics” — defending Christianity through intellectual arguments.
Mets' Davis, O's Santander lose arbitration, Rays' Choi wins
FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis and the Mets argued the first of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)NEW YORK – The New York Mets defeated third baseman and outfielder J.D. Davis, the Baltimore Orioles beat outfielder Anthony Santander and first baseman Ji-Man Choi defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the first three of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. Santander gets a raise from $572,500 to $2.1 million rather than his $2,475,000 request, the same figures exchanged by Davis and the Mets.
Boy witnessed father’s fatal shooting during neighbors’ dispute over cable, aunt says
She said her mother’s neighbor killed her brother Sao Charmant and wounded her mother. They killed my Daddy!”Davis said she still doesn’t understand why her mother’s neighbor chose to shoot instead of having a conversation, arguing, or calling the police. On Sunday afternoon, Davis’ mother came back home from church to find her back gate was open. Davis said her mother was afraid when she saw a suspicious orange cable trailing from her backyard and into the neighbor’s property. So he started knocking on the window, knocking on the window,” Davis said.
In Georgia, Pence calls Senate GOP's 'last line of defense'
Democrats need a Georgia sweep to force a 50-50 Senate and position Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as the tiebreaking vote. On Saturday, the president used a 100-minute rally to spread unfounded allegations of widespread misconduct in last month’s voting in Georgia and beyond. “Let them steal Georgia again, you’ll never be able to look yourself in the mirror,” Trump told rallygoers. “I want you to be confident about your vote," Pence said. “That’s just not Georgia to me," said Davis, 57, who helped run her late husband's medical business.
South Florida’s chilly weather expected to get even colder
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – South Florida is on track to see its coldest temperatures since January. Miami reported a low temperature of 55 degrees Tuesday and a high of only 64 degrees. That 64 degrees tied the record low maximum temperature for the date, which dated all the way back to 1930. High temperatures Wednesday and Thursday will be about 10 degrees cooler than normal, while low temperatures will be almost 20 degrees cooler than normal. “It will not be surprising to see some inland neighborhoods dipping to the low 40s.
Local 10’s Betty Davis shares the story of her battle against coronavirus
COOPER CITY, Fla. – Throughout her long career as a meteorologist, Betty Davis has prepared for hurricanes, tornados, and flash floods. But there was no way she could have prepared for what the coronavirus pandemic would bring. Florida’s number of coronavirus cases started to increase in March. But despite taking every precaution, Davis tested positive for the coronavirus in early July. Davis recently donated her plasma for the second time and said she’s feeling stronger every day.
NBC to cut away from Clemson-Notre Dame for Biden speech
ESPN College Gameday hosts Davis, David Pollack and Kirk Herbstreit prepare for their live broadcast from Notre Dame Stadium before the NCAA college football game between the Notre Dame and the Clemson in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)NBC says it will cut away from the football game between No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday night to show Democrat Joe Biden’s first speech as president-elect. The game will move back to NBC after coverage of the speech concludes. 1 team to play at Notre Dame since 2005.
Netflix previews 'Ma Rainey' and Boseman's final performance
This image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Netflix on Monday previewed George C. Wolfes August Wilson adaptation Ma Raineys Black Bottom, showcasing Chadwick Bosemans final performance opposite Viola Davis powerhouse blues singer. (David Lee/Netflix via AP)NEW YORK – Netflix on Monday previewed George C. Wolfe's August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” showcasing Chadwick Boseman's final performance opposite Viola Davis' powerhouse blues singer. Boseman plays Levee, an ambitious trumpeter aiming to launch himself with his own updated versions of Ma Rainey's songs. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was the first play Wilson wrote in 1984, and the only one of this 10-part Century Cycle not set in Pittsburgh.
For most NYC students, back to school but not the classroom
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)NEW YORK – Monday’s return to New York City schools wasn't the one anyone planned for. Mayor Bill de Blasio greeted pre-K students at a school in Queens and praised the “air of energy and spirit” among teachers and pupils. High school students return Oct. 1. The majority of the more than 1 million public school students will be in the classroom one to three days a week and learning remotely the rest of the time. Still, New York City has seen a slight tick up in hospitalizations and infections this month.
Local 10s Betty Davis returns to work after battling coronavirus
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. Local 10 chief certified meteorologist Betty Davis returned to work Monday after battling COVID-19, and she says she is happy to be getting back to doing the job that I love.Im feeling OK today, Davis said. It really is one of those day to day things. I feel good today. There are moments where I dont feel so good, but ultimately Im a lot better than I was certainly at the beginning of all this.Davis was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the beginning of July. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, Betty said.
Day 2 of NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins draft analysis
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins second round of the NFL Draft is ongoing Friday night. Local 10 News’ sports team Will Manso and Clay Ferraro break down the Dolphins’ second-round picks. And the Dolphins are beefing up both lines in a big way in this draft. MANSO: The Dolphins finally addressed the need at safety be selecting Jones out of Texas with the 70th overall pick. FERRARO: It’s a passing league and the Dolphins have bolstered their pass defense in a big way this offseason.
Geena Davis gets honorary Oscar for fighting gender inequality
(CNN) - Actor Geena Davis knows gender inequality can't be fixed overnight -- except on screen. Davis was celebrated Sunday with an honorary Oscar for her work fighting gender inequality. Called the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the honor is given to someone whose humanitarian work has made a difference in the industry. Davis has spent years battling gender inequality that can be seen on screen. Davis joins the ranks among past Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winners like Audrey Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey and Frank Sinatra.
Florida day care worker accused of 'mashing' baby's head
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Police are searching for a day care worker accused of injuring an 8-month-old baby. In a news release, Gainesville police said the worker is wanted on a child abuse charge. Police were called to Cuddly Kids Academy on Thursday after a parent arrived to pick up her child and found his face had been injured. Davis says she was already on the way to pick him up and was stunned when she saw him. Davis says a video shown to police shows the worker "mashing" the baby's head in the crib.
Yellowstone National Park has its first female chief ranger
Yellowstone National Park's Steamboat Geyser is on pace to hit a record number of eruptions. (CNN) - For 147 years, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has been overseen by a parade of chief rangers, all of them men. Sarah Davis, a 20-year National Park Service veteran, will become the park's 18th chief ranger -- and the first female to officially hold the role. (Yellowstone has had interim or acting chief rangers who were female, said a park spokeswoman.) She has held other positions at Vicksburg and Guilford Courthouse National Military Parks, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Independence National Historic Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, and Blue Ridge Parkways.
Bird or bunny? Optical illusion confuses internet
A video of a black animal getting a nice scratch is spreading quickly around the internet as people take sides in yet another great debate. A video of a black animal getting a nice scratch is spreading quickly around the internet as people take sides in yet another great debate. Since then, it's blown up -- all because Quintana played on a famous optical illusion wherein a rabbit looks like a bird, and a bird looks like a rabbit. The video Quintana posted was taken, at some point, from Paige Davis, Curator of Bird Training at the sanctuary. "He even recycles cans and bottles, showing that recycling is so easy, a bird can do it," she said.
Woman ordered Moana' cake, but baker heard marijuana'
A marijuana-themed cake made this family's day in Milledgeville, Georgia -- mainly because it was a mistake. Kensli Davis, whose favorite movie is Disney's animated tale "Moana," wanted a movie-themed cake to celebrate her 25th birthday. But when her mom called the local Dairy Queen with the order, the shop heard "marijuana" instead. "My mama called and ordered me a cake telling them how much I loved Moana. (Because really I do) Well needless to say these people thought she said marijuana.
'How to Get Away with Murder' to end with Season 6
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesABC is closing the case of "How to Get Away with Murder," announcing Thursday that the upcoming sixth season of the Viola Davis-starring legal drama will be its last. Davis plugged the upcoming season on Twitter, and called the show one of "greatest rides" of her life. "Murder," which is executive produced by Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Stephen Cragg, became a hit for ABC when it premiered in fall 2014. It helped cement what the network dubbed its "TGIT" lineup, which also included Shondaland produced "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy." According to a release provided to CNN, the final season of "Murder" will focus on the class's last semester of law school and premieres Sept. 26.
Kristin Davis tears up recalling racism directed at her baby
(CNN) - Kristin Davis is the proud mother of two black children, but she knows that she can never fully understand what they most go through in this world. Davis sat down with hosts Jada Pinkett Smith and her mother, Adrienne Banfield Norris, about being a single mother to an adopted black daughter and son. The actress, 54, adopted a baby boy last year and daughter Gemma, now 7, in 2011. Pinkett Smith mentioned that some within the black community have felt at times that such parents were attempting to be "white saviors." "I get it deep in my bones why there's not trust and why would your community trust my community with its babies?"
Defending champion Angelique Kerber crashes out of Wimbledon
Angelique Kerber of Germany plays a forehand in her Ladies' Singles second round match against Lauren Davis of the United States during Day 4 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2019,(CNN) - Defending champion Angelique Kerber crashed out of Wimbledon with a shock second-round defeat to American Lauren Davis on Thursday. The three-time grand slam champion lost 6-2 2-6 1-6 to the 95th-ranked Davis. Kerber took the opening set in just 31 minutes and looked set to cruise to victory but the diminutive Davis, standing at just 5 feet 2 inches, stunned the German who took just three games from the last two sets. It will be a very happy Fourth of July for the American, who only made it into the Wimbledon main draw as a lucky loser after suffering defeat in qualifying over the weekend. The 25-year-old Davis will now play Spain's Carla Surez Navarro on Saturday.