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A view of the Emanuel AME Church is seen June 18, 2015, in Charleston, S.C.

Families in Charleston church massacre reach $88M settlement with DOJ

Survivors and families who lost loved ones in the June 2015 attack said the FBI's negligence allowed Dylann Roof to buy the gun he used in the attack.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary added 455 new words in October, many related to online slang or the coronavirus pandemic.

'TBH' and 'dad bod' are among Merriam-Webster's 455 newest words. Because language

The dictionary added 455 new words and definitions to the dictionary for October to keep up with the evolving English language, including pandemic terms and online shortcuts.

The immersive art organization, Confront Art in collaboration with the NYC Parks, unveils the SEENINJUSTICE exhibit, featuring three sculptures by Chris Carnabucci: George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and John Lewis, at Union Square Park in New York, on Sept. 30. Authorities arrested a suspect in connection with vandalism of the statue several days later.

An actor has been charged with vandalizing a New York City statue of George Floyd

Micah Beals has been charged with criminal mischief in connection with the Oct. 3 incident. Under a stage name, he's played minor roles in television shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "CSI: NY."

Texas state Rep. Matt Krause looks over the calendar as lawmakers rush to finish business in Austin, Texas, in May 2017.

A Texas lawmaker is targeting 850 books that he says could make students feel uneasy

Republican Matt Krause is asking schools for an accounting of any book that "might make students feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress."

Fox anchor Neil Cavuto faces harassment, wishes for death, over endorsement of COVID-19 vaccines

Cavuto was on-air again this week after battling a breakthrough COVID-19 infection. He opened up about the harassment he's received since advocating for COVID-19 vaccines.

Scientists say they've found evidence of exactly when and where Vikings lived in North America

According to their findings, Vikings sailed to Newfoundland about 1,000 years ago.

Dr. KJ Seung, a professor at Harvard Medical School, speaks at a September rally outside the home of the CEO of Moderna, maker of one of the two mRNA vaccines that prevent COVID-19. The fake bones are meant to represent lives lost unnecessarily to the coronavirus. Seung was part of a group of doctors demanding Moderna share vaccines — and its recipe — with low-resource countries.

HIV activists have a history of outrageous energy. COVID protesters hope to match it

A small number of health workers are protesting for global vaccine equity. Their demonstrations echo the call for equal distribution of HIV medications decades ago — but there are key differences.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the keynote address during a virtual event on Oct. 28. Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will rebrand itself under a new name: Meta.

Facebook is rebranding as Meta — but the app you use will still be called Facebook

The change comes as Facebook looks to recast its public image from battered social network to tech innovator focused on building the next generation of online interaction, known as the "metaverse."

A man wearing a face mask speaks on his phone in central Moscow on Wednesday.

With record-high deaths, Moscow and other parts of Russia enter a partial lockdown

It marks an abrupt end to a sense of normalcy that had settled over Moscow. On Thursday, Russia reported 1,159 deaths in the previous 24 hours. The Kremlin blames Russians' reluctance to vaccinate.

Decorations are seen during a Halloween at the White House event two years ago.

Don't stop by the White House to trick-or-treat this Halloween

The White House will not hold Halloween its traditional Halloween festivities this year because President Biden and the first lady Jill Biden will be traveling overseas.

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