Much Of The Relief Along The U.S.-Mexico Border Is Coming From Volunteer Aid Groups
Absent federal funding, volunteer aid groups are providing much of the humanitarian relief along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Attorney General Announces Investigation Into Louisville Police Force
Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced a civil rights investigation into the Louisville police force in a city still reeling from the death of Breonna Taylor last summer.
Family Permitted To See 20 Seconds Of Bodycam Video From Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr.
Family of a Black man who was shot by police in Elizabeth City, N.C., last week say they were only permitted to see 20 seconds of a police bodycam video. An attorney called it "an execution."
The U.S. Supreme Court Seems Headed For A Major Decision On Gun Rights
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the anonymity of big-money donors to nonprofits. The justices also agreed to hear a major gun-rights case next term.
100 Days: How Biden Has Fared So Far On His Promises
President Biden promised a lot as a candidate and acted swiftly once in office, particularly in regards to the coronavirus. But there are still areas in progress and goals that haven't been achieved.
In Columbus, Ma'Kiah Bryant Death Puts Spotlight On Community's Distrust Of Police
Columbus, Ohio, has seen many local Black people killed by police, including cases in which the victim posed no threat to officers. Widely supported efforts to reform the department m be faltering.
New Program Helps Capitol Police Deal With Trauma From The Insurrection
A new program launched by one lawmaker and a psychiatrist helps members of the Capitol Police deal with trauma after the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Military Panel Urges Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out Of Commanders' Control
Such a shift would run counter to years of military practice. The Pentagon has long resisted the idea of taking sexual assault cases outside of the normal chain of command.
Why Deployed Troop Counts Are A 'Wildcard' In 2020 Census Results
About 97,000 troops who are stationed in the U.S. but were deployed abroad during the census could help shift congressional seats and Electoral College votes to states with military bases or ports.
In The Wake Of Chauvin's Conviction, A Look Back At The Origins Of American Policing
In the wake of Derek Chauvin's conviction for the murder of George Floyd, we examine the tension that has existed between African American communities and the police for centuries.