Aaron Morrison

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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.

Pittsburgh Train Derailment: Hazelwood Freight Crash, Emergency Crews Called To Scene

The freight train appeared to be mostly empty, according to preliminary reports.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Los Angeles County-ICE Jail Deportation Partnership To End, Report Says

Advocates say thousands of locally jailed immigrants don't fit the categories that prioritize their deportation under federal rules.

Georgia Principal Nancy Gordeuk Fired Over Racist Graduation Remarks, Blames Devil [VIDEO]

The founder of TNT Academy, a school for students students engaged in independent study, says "the devil" made her single out black ceremony attendees.

Tony Robinson Protest: Madison Students Play Role In Justice Demonstrations, With Quiet Support of Public School Officials

Students in Madison, Wisconsin, skipped classes to march from where Officer Matt Kenny shot Tony Robinson to the courthouse for a mock tribunal.

Tony Robinson Protest Live Stream: How To Watch Madison Students Walk Out Of Classes Online

Robinson's family is considering legal options following the announcement that the policeman who killed him will not be charged.

Obama Presidential Library: South Side Chicago Residents Honored, Cautiously Optimistic About Economic Benefits Of Future Center

The future President Barack Obama Center could bring an estimated 2,000 permanent jobs to one of Chicago's notoriously tough, mostly black neighborhoods.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Unaccompanied Minors Are Crossing US Border At Lower Rates

Border crossings by unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors were down 58 percent in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Most came from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

Franklin Graham: 'Pray' For Supreme Court Justices To Oppose Gay Marriage

The prominent evangelical Christian leader warned of the "drastic" impact on Christian institutions if Supreme Court justices rule in favor of gay marriage.

Tom Brady Ray Rice Comparison: NFL Punishment Prompts Outcry From Fans, Columnists

After the NFL's announcement, fans and sports analysts pointed to the difference between the penalties given to Brady and to Ray Rice.

Cuba Trade Embargo: France's François Hollande Wants End To US Economic Sanctions, In Historic Havana Visit

During a historic visit to Havana, French President François Hollande called for an end to the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, and affirmed France would remain “a faithful ally.”

Who Is Alexander Bradley? Aaron Hernandez Faces New Charge Of Intimidating Double Murder Witness

A former Hernandez associate sued the former NFL player in civil court for allegedly shooting him in the face and leaving him to die.

Mothers Day Brunch Ideas D.C.: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Restaurants; Cruise Reservations For Mom In Nation's Capital

Most eateries in the nation's capital will feature both à la carte and prix fixe menus for Mother's Day this Sunday.

DOJ Baltimore Police Investigation: Leadership 'Critical' To Maintain Order, Officer Morale During Justice Department Probe, Expert Says

The Baltimore police chief's leadership will be critical for public safety and police morale as his department gets investigated by the U.S. Justice Department.

Baltimore Police DOJ Investigation Live Stream: Attorney General Loretta Lynch Announces Probe After Freddie Gray Unrest

A patterns-and-practice probe by the U.S. Justice Department would be similar in scope to the one launched in Ferguson, Missouri, last year.

Marijuana Legalization In Ohio: Ballot Initiative Certified For Signature Collection By State Attorney General

The newest ballot initiative campaign has to garner more than 300,000 signatures from half of Ohio counties by the July 1 deadline.

Summer Jobs For Teens: Camps, City Programs Critical For Urban Parents, Youth Development

"I don’t want my son to be another statistic -- another young black man shot in the streets,” says one mother in Baltimore.

Fewer Highly Educated Women Remain Childless In Their 40s, New Analysis Finds

Female fertility varies by race and ethnicity, with black and Hispanic women having more children than white and Asian women.

Islamic State Recruiting Christians? Muslim Converts Joining ISIS Militant Fighters

Intelligence officials say as many as 1 in 6 Europeans joining ISIS are converts to Islam from non-Muslim households.

Immigration Reform 2015: Illegal Immigrants Serving In US Military Becomes Next Battle In Congress

A bill to authorize funding for the U.S. military could be affected as members of Congress spar over immigration proposals.

CVS To Rebuild Baltimore Store Ruined In Freddie Gray Riots; City To Wave Permit Fees

Damage to more than 235 city businesses ranged from $8,000 to as much as $175,000.

Cinco De Mayo Drink Recipes: Margarita Instructions And Facts About The Classic Cocktail

U.S. celebration of Cinco de Mayo popularized the tequila-based cocktail; its origins are debated among cultural historians.

Garland Shooting: North Texas Muslim Community Had Concerns Before 'Draw Muhammad' Event

Muslims in North Texas didn't protest the deadly "Draw Muhammad" cartoon contest, in hopes of minimizing publicity and interest.

Enrique Peña Nieto Criticized For Press Freedoms Statement: Mexican President Called 'Cynical,' 'Traitor'

In the last decade, at least 32 journalists have been killed in the country, says a group that tracks global press freedoms.

Freddie Gray Death: Obama, Civil Rights Activists, Reputed Gang Members, Celebrities React To Officers' Criminal Charges

President Obama and civil rights leaders reacted to the announcement of charges against six Baltimore police officers in the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray.

Freddie Gray Death: Baltimore Police Officers Angered Over Murder, Manslaughter Charges, Report Says

"As tragic as this situation is, none of the officers involved are responsible for the death of Mr. Gray," contends a police union official.

Freddie Gray's Death Ruled A Homicide, Baltimore Police Officers Face Murder, Manslaughter Charges

Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said local police who arrested Gray had no probable cause to do so. Six officers have been charged in Gray's death.

Freddie Gray Investigation Live Stream: Baltimore City State's Attorney To Make Announcement On Probe's Findings

An autopsy report on Freddie Gray was handed over to the Baltimore City' state's attorney on Friday, the medical examiner's office said.

Amid Baltimore Protests, Obama Administration Announces $20M In Grants For Police Body Cameras

Amid the ongoing Baltimore protests, the Obama administration announced it will provide $20M to local police forces to purchase officer-worn body cameras.