Aaron Morrison

Breaking News Writer

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Aaron Morrison joined the IB Times in January 2015 to cover issues of diversity and civil rights. He has worked in both digital and print media for more than five years. Aaron was most recently a staff writer at The Record newspaper in northern New Jersey. He has also worked for The Associated Press and has written for the Miami Herald, as a correspondent at the United Nations in New York.

Jeb Bush Not A Gun Owner: Republican Presidential Survey Reveals Candidate Doesn't Own Firearms

Bush has touted his record on gun rights and anti-gun violence laws, but gun rights advocates are concerned that he doesn't own one.

Chris Christie Would Reinstate 'Stop-And-Frisk' In NYC, Blames De Blasio, Obama For Crime Spike

Christie’s comments come as major cities around the country have seen a spike in violent crime that followed a year of anti-police protests.

Labor Day Weekend 2015: What’s Open, Closed?

In some northeastern U.S. communities, the holiday marks the final summer weekend to make a beach trip.

Undocumented Immigrant In Katie Steinle San Francisco Murder Ordered To Stand Trial For July Slaying

A jury will decide whether Juan Francisco López Sánchez's actions constitute second-degree murder or manslaughter.

Rowan County Gay Marriage Update: Couples Receive Marriage Licenses In Kim Davis' Office, After Clerk Is Jailed Over Denying Same-Sex Union Licenses

"We waited for years and years and years," one couple said. "Now we're afforded the opportunity to be like everyone else."

Illinois Police Shooting: Video To Be Analyzed For 'Significant' Evidence In Officer's Death, Official Says

Recent shootings targeting police have enraged law enforcement leaders who feel officers are endangered by ongoing anti-police protests.

Pope NYC Visit 2015: Immigrants To Be Blessed By Pontiff As A Sign Of Compassion For Struggling Migrants, Charity Says

Catholics said they hoped Francis renews a conversation about treating immigrants with dignity and respect.

Black Lives Matter Maryland Twitter Threat: 'Kill All The White People' Tweet Results In Arrest

The Twitter post was sent on the day that six Baltimore police officers' case in Freddie Gray's death was heard in court.

Immigrants On Welfare: Central Americans And Mexicans Get US Food Stamps, Medicaid At High Rates

A libertarian group criticized the report because its authors conflate immigration policy with public assistance programs.

Does Inheritance Tax Matter? A Third Of Americans Who Get Fortune Will Blow It, Study Shows

After taxes, inheritances can end up being smaller than most benefactors believe, but according to a new study, most people are not prepared to handle a small or large fortune.

Nikki Haley Black Lives Matter Race Speech: South Carolina Governor Future Of More Diverse GOP?

The South Carolina governor, a rising GOP star, said the people of her state -- under her leadership -- avoided riots and violence after racial tension flared there earlier this year.

Anti-Muslim Hate Speech: Islamic Civil Rights in Tennessee Violated By Local Sheriffs, Groups Says

At least two county sheriffs in Tennessee said the increase of mosques across the state should be a call to action.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Is Pregnant With Twin Girls: Will She Take Maternity Leave?

Marissa Mayer's news is likely to renew a debate about parental leave and women in the workplace.

U.S. Federal Reserve Building, July 31, 2013

Federal Reserve Conference: Policymakers Say Rate Increase Unlikely To Be Delayed By Market Volatility And China Troubles

The U.S. Federal Reserve may not let volatility in Chinese markets put off a rate hike, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Legionnaires' Disease In California Prison: Six Cases At San Quentin Prompts Safety Measures For 3,700 Inmates

San Quentin State Prison has limited water use and halted inmate visits until risk from the water-borne bacteria passes.

WDBJ7 Shooting Update: Journalists Adam Ward, Alison Parker Remembered In Public Service; Station Manager Addresses Mental Health

"We must learn to speak directly to anger," the WDBJ-TV station manager said, as a community mourned the loss of Alison Parker and Adam Ward.

Is Black Lives Matter To Blame For Texas Sheriff's Deputy Shooting? Official Says 'Cops Lives Matter Too'

"At any point where the rhetoric ramps up to the point where calculated cold-blooded assassination ... this rhetoric has gotten out of control," the official said.