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3 ex-police officers found guilty on some charges in beating death of Tyre Nichols
by Debbie Elliott
A federal jury has convicted three former Memphis police officers of some federal civil rights violations and found them not guilty of others in the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols.
3 law enforcement officers in Arkansas are suspended following viral video of beating
by Michael Hibblen
In Arkansas, two sheriff's deputies and a police officer have been removed from duty after video posted to social media appeared to show them beating a suspect who was down on the ground.
Australian site challenged Fox's Lachlan Murdoch to sue after he accused it of libel
by David Folkenflik
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch threatened to sue Australian news site Crikey for defamation. Crikey says bring it on, though Australian libel laws make such cases much tougher for media companies to win.
Country stores — a hallmark of rural life — deal with the challenge of inflation
by Stephan Bisaha
Country stores are a hallmark of rural life. Many have survived for more than 100 years by learning to adapt. Today, they face a new challenge: inflation.
After more than 50 years at the NIH, Dr. Fauci says he's retiring in December
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Dr. Fauci has been at the National Institutes of Health for over 50 years. On Monday, the nation's top infectious disease doctor announced he'll be stepping down from government service in December.
Defense argues against death penalty for Parkland gunman, who already pleaded guilty
by Greg Allen
In Florida, the defense began presenting its case in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings. This trial will determine whether the gunman is executed or spends his life in prison.
A Kremlin-linked mercenary group is now openly recruiting for the war in Ukraine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with mercenary expert Sean McFate about recent recruiting strategies by the Wagner Group due to Russian losses in Ukraine.
From warehouses to the frontlines: How Ukraine's forces are getting drones
by Tim Mak
Pound for pound, perhaps no piece of equipment is more valuable on the Ukrainian battlefield than lightweight, remote-controlled drones, which volunteers are bringing to the frontlines in the east.
Encore: Composer John Williams and cellist Yo-Yo Ma assemble 'A Gathering of Friends'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with renowned composer and conductor John Williams and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their collaborative album, A Gathering of Friends. It celebrates Williams' 90th birthday.
Some Uber and Lyft drivers question whether its worth it as companies cut incentives
by Raquel Maria Dillon
With inflation running high, more people are driving for Uber and Lyft. Uber's CEO said that lots of new drivers signing on, but over 70% of them say that cost of living is the main reason.
Queer bars are stepping up in the fight against monkeypox
by Camille Peterson
As monkeypox continues to spread in the gay community, queer bars have become a place to get information about how to stay safe, without adding to rising stigma.
Nicole Mann will be the 1st Native woman in space
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, who is going to be the first Native woman in space.