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A mural memorializing Freddie Gray is painted on the wall near the place where he was tackled and arrested last year by police at the Gilmor Homes housing project in Baltimore, Md.

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A Year After Freddie Gray's Death, Trials Set To Begin (Again)

6:22pm April 19, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

Of the six Baltimore police officers charged, there's only been one trial, which ended in a hung jury. But prosecutors are doubling down on their aggressive strategy as the trials resume in May.

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Peter Liang pictured on Feb. 9, during his trial. He was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of unarmed Akai Gurley in 2014.

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Former NYPD Officer Peter Liang Gets Probation For Fatal Shooting

6:01pm April 19, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The prosecutor, who had previously recommended Liang not serve any jail time, said the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley was "not police brutality." Liang's defense attorney called it a "tragic accident."

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NYPD Officer's Sentencing Reignites Debate Among Asian Americans

4:31pm April 19, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Jay Caspian Kang, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, about former New York police officer Peter Liang and the complicated issues his conviction brings up in Asian American identity politics. Liang's conviction for the line-of-duty shooting of an unarmed black man sparked protests by Asian Americans across the country.

FBI Executive Assistant Director for Science and Technology Amy Hess (from left) testifies on encryption Tuesday before a House panel, alongside the New York City Police Department's Thomas Galati and Indiana State Police Office Capt. Charles Cohen.

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Lawful Hacking: Should, Or Can, The FBI Learn To Overcome Encryption Itself?

4:08pm April 19, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

A major theme in the latest congressional hearing on encryption was whether the FBI, rather than asking tech companies for cooperation, has focused enough resources to keep up with technology itself.

The official FBI seal is seen on an iPhone camera screen outside the agency's headquarters. With help from a third party, the FBI managed to unlock the iPhone used by one of San Bernardino shooters.

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The Next Apple-FBI Question: Who Can Know How The iPhone Was Hacked?

12:33pm April 19, 2016

by NPR Staff

A third party helped the FBI unlock a phone linked to one of the San Bernardino shooters. Should Apple know how they managed to hack the phone or can the third party sell that information?

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Live-Streaming Of Alleged Rape Shows Challenges Of Flagging Video In Real Time

12:25pm April 19, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

An 18-year-old woman is accused of broadcasting the alleged rape of her 17-year-old friend online. The prosecutor said she told police she continued streaming because she "got caught up in the likes."

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Supreme Court Appears Divided On Obama Immigration Actions

5:06pm April 18, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court may be headed towards another 4-4 tie on a major decision, which would affect millions of immigrants in the country illegally with children who are citizens or legal residents.

Why America's Schools Have A Money Problem

2:18pm April 18, 2016

How much money a school can spend on its students still depends, in large part, on local property taxes. And many states aren't doing much to level the field for poor kids.

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Solitary Confinement Is What Destroyed My Son, Grieving Mom Says

1:48pm April 18, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Venida Browder's son killed himself after spending time in solitary confinement. She's fighting to end isolation of youth in jails and prisons. A new campaign with that goal launches this week.

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Donald Trump during a campaign stop in La Crosse, Wis.

Trade Matters In 2016; This May Help You Understand Why

12:49pm April 18, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Candidates vying for president are talking a lot about trade. But trade is not a subject easily summed up in slogans. Here are resources to help you study up on trade and make your own decisions.