A second-degree manslaughter charge has been filed against Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile.

Chuck Schumer, who has served New York in the Senate since 1999, was voted Senate minority leader for the Democratic Party Wednesday.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke out against the DAPL in front of the White House last night as part of an international day of action.

The Rutgers University Police Department told the NYPD that the lecturer "made threats to kill white people," an NYPD spokesperson said.

Motorists blame the slimy visitor on king tides.

In a Facebook post, a woman referred to Michelle Obama as an "ape in heels."

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President-elect Donald Trump saw a purge of top advisers from his transition team, plus more from today's news.

The retired neurosurgeon's manager said Trump offered him whatever post he wanted.

Donald Trump promised to pull out of the historic Paris Agreement as a part of his campaign.

Michael Winchester, the father of football player James Winchester, was killed in a shooting at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City.

The company announced new features as it comes under heavy criticism for its handling of cyberbullying.

President-elect Donald Trump says he didn't win the popular vote because he didn't need to.

President Obama is on a mad dash to protect his presidential achievements, plus more from today's news.

Yeti was located off the Long Island coast Sunday night, according to a nonprofit that tracks marine animals.

BREAKING: The LAPD is not going to take on the role of deportation force under President-elect Donald Trump, Chief Charlie Beck said.

In the wake of "PBS NewsHour" anchor Gwen Ifill's death, we look at some examples of her optimism and dedication to fair reporting.

UPDATES: Elmer Gomez-Ruono, the little girl's father, is wanted for questioning.

Patch is documenting incidents of hatred and racism in the aftermath of the presidential election.