“He’s a true hero, not just on screen, but in everything he did. His impact lives forever,” Palmer said. Source

Portland protests turn deadly as National Guard heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin; Aesha Ash breaks barriers at School of American Ballet in New York City. Source

Aesha Ash has made a career out of breaking barriers in the world of ballet. Now, she’s doing it again, but this time as the first Black female permanent faculty member at New York City’s School of American Ballet. Elaine Quijano shares her story. Source

One’s son was killed in Aurora. One’s friend was killed in Columbine. Now two Colorado state representatives disagree on how to prevent future mass shootings Source

On display was the first major demonstration since Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he would send in security forces​ “if necessary.” Source

After a person was shot and killed amid dueling protests in Portland on Saturday, the city’s mayor, Ted Wheeler, pleaded for an end to the violence and slammed President Trump for his rhetoric. Do you seriously wonder why this is the first time in decades America has seen this level of violence? It’s you who have created the hate and division,” Wheeler said to Mr. Trump. Watch his remarks. Source

The photos line a bridge where on Monday, 15 funeral processions will be driving past to pay tribute to the 1,500 who died. Source

There was a powerful sight in Detroit over the weekend where more than 900 faces of those killed by COVID-19 were displayed on billboards for a citywide public memorial. This comes as other states still face struggles combating the pandemic. Lilia Luciano reports. Source

In Louisiana, more than 350,000 people remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Downed power lines are also blocking roads across the state, making recovery efforts difficult. Omar Villafranca takes a look. Source

In a normal year, an estimated 26 million children take the bus to get to school every day. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, schools are scrambling to create a plan that will help bring kids to and from class safely. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source