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Attorney Ben Crump (from left) Tyre Nichols' mother, RowVaughn Wells, and stepfather, Rodney Wells, exit the courthouse in Memphis after five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in Nichols' death.

National

All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols

12:19pm February 17, 2023

by Adrian Florido

They were arraigned on charges of murder, assault and other felonies. Tyre Nichols died three days after officers beat him following a Jan. 7 traffic stop.

Politics & Government

How does Nikki Haley's presidential bid fit into GOP efforts to be more diverse?

5:15am February 17, 2023

NPR's A Martinez speaks with conservative political commentator Tara Setmayer about Republican Party efforts to make its public image more diverse.

6 HBCU marching bands compete in this weekend's Honda Battle of the Bands

5:15am February 17, 2023

by Ben Abrams

Morgan State University in Maryland competes Saturday in its first Honda Battle of the Bands performance in Montgomery, Ala. It's the largest showcase for HBCU marching bands in the country.

Austin Hunt holds a sign with current and former Michigan State University students during a rally at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Wed., Feb. 15, 2023, after a gunman opened fire on the Michigan State University campus Monday night.

Democrats control Michigan for the first time in 40 years. They want gun control

7:09am February 16, 2023

Having been blocked by Republican legislatures on regulation in the past, Michigan Democrats are forging ahead on tighter gun restrictions after the shooting at Michigan State.

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Nikki Haley opposed Donald Trump's candidacy for president in 2016, criticizing his unwillingness at one point to denounce the KKK. However, she went on to serve as UN ambassador in his administration.

Politics & Government

How the politics of race will play a key role in Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign

4:00pm February 15, 2023

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Haley is a woman of color who led South Carolina in taking down the Confederate flag from its state capitol. That makes campaigning complex in the party of Trump.

A person stands at a memorial for the victims of the May 2022 shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y.

National

The Buffalo Tops shooter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole

12:37pm February 15, 2023

The 19-year-old also faces 27 charges at the federal level, one of which carries a possible death sentence. He will make an appearance in federal court this week.

National

People in Memphis differ on the path forward for the city's police department

6:43am February 15, 2023

by Adrian Florido

Memphis has taken steps to overhaul its police department following Tyre Nichols' death. But the Tennessee city is grappling with how far to take those reforms as it confronts a high crime rate.

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The oldest existing U.S. schoolhouse for Black children has been moved to a museum

6:06pm February 13, 2023

by Jahd Khalil

A building in Virginia that's believed to be the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children has been moved to a museum.

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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick believes offering medical explanations in clear, everyday language from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities. Her video company, Grapevine Health, is built on that idea — and some health insurers are buying in.

'Dr. Lisa on the Street' busts health myths and empowers patients

5:22pm February 13, 2023

She's seen what happens when people don't trust or understand their doctor. Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick founded 'Grapevine Health' to get solid information out, especially to Black and Latinx patients.

National

Columbus residents are divided over Black History Month-themed police cruiser

4:26pm February 13, 2023

by Leticia Wiggins

Police in Columbus, Ohio, rolled out a specially decorated cruiser for Black History Month. A backlash soon followed.

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