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Beyoncé, left, and Kendrick Lamar perform Freedom at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/AP)

Kendrick Wins And Beyoncé Shines: A Historic Week For Black Musicians

Kendrick Lamar scores a Pulitzer. Beyoncé stuns us with her performance at Coachella. We'll talk about what a big week it's been for black musicians.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick receives the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2018 in Amsterdam Saturday. Kaepernick became a controversial figure when he refused to stand for the national anthem, and instead knelt to protest racial inequality and police brutality.

Amnesty International Names Kaepernick Its Ambassador Of Conscience

Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick received Amnesty's top human rights award for his opposition to racial injustice. His "take a knee" campaign during the national anthem likely cost him his job.

A new satellite, called MethaneSAT,will track methane emissions from oil and gas fields, as well as agriculture and natural sources. It's due for launch in three years.

Environmental Group Plans Methane-Tracking Satellite

Scientists hope MethaneSAT will show where the potent greenhouse gas is coming from. Tracking methane in the air is difficult because it rises and spreads from the source.

Charles Neville, performing in southeastern France in 2009. The famed New Orleans musician died April 27, 2018 at the age of 79.

Charles Neville Of The Neville Brothers Dies At 79

The second oldest brother of a musical dynasty, Charles Neville's saxophone carried New Orleans history in every note.

Supporters of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), demonstrate on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 3, 2017. A federal judge on Tuesday became the third judge to rule against the administration's plans to end DACA after federal judges in California and New York handed down similar decisions.

Federal Judge Upholds DACA, Calling White House Decision To Rescind It 'Capricious'

The U.S. District Court judge put his decision on hold for 90 days to give the Department of Homeland Security time to provide a better explanation as to why the program is unlawful.

Australian Roman Catholic nun Sis. Patricia Fox, describes her ordeal in the hands of Philippines immigration officials during a news conference on Saturday.

Philippines Orders Deportation Of Australian Activist Nun

Sister Patricia Fox has been given 30 days to get out of the country after she apparently joined protest rallies against controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Investigation Finds Illinois Cop At Center Of Manhunt Shot Himself

Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was found dead of a gunshot wound in September. Local and federal authorities launched a massive manhunt, and now investigators have concluded Gliniewicz shot himself.

Fed Chair Janet Yellen testifies before the House Financial Services Committee, where she said an interest rate increase could still come in December.

Fed Chief Says A Rate Hike In December Is Still A 'Live Possibility'

The timing of an interest rate increase has been in question because of a slowing U.S. job market and troubles overseas.

A boy paddles a makeshift raft in flooded Kalay township, in the Sagaing region of Myanmar. Heavy monsoon rains have affected more than 210,000 people in 12 out of Myanmar's 14 states and regions since June.

Monsoon Flooding Kills Dozens In Myanmar, Prompting Calls For Help

More than 200,000 people have been displaced by floods and landslides, with at least 46 deaths reported.

A small memorial lined a road near Sandy Hook Elementary School about a month after the Dec. 14, 2012, shootings in Newtown, Conn.

Families Of Newtown Massacre Victims Reach $1.5 Million Settlement

The families of 16 victims sued the estate of shooter Adam Lanza's mother and will receive nearly $94,000 apiece under the deal. The settlement still needs a judge's approval.

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