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Memphis police's Scorpion unit is permanently deactivated after Tyre Nichols' death

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Demonstrations, calls for police reforms as Memphis mourns Tyre Nichols

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A photograph of Tyre Nichols is displayed during a rally against the fatal police assault of Tyre Nichols.
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Timeline of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police

Five Memphis police officers were fired in connection with a traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. Clockwise from top left: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and Desmond Mills Jr.
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Police officers talk after the attack on Tyre Nichols during an arrest
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‘Culture of policing’ and ‘ancient’ procedures were on display in Tyre Nichols videos, ex-officers say

Photo illustration of Tyre Nichols, a "Justice for Tyre" sign, and a sign that reads "Celebrating the Life of Tyre"

Tyre Nichols loved his family, photographing sunsets and skateboarding

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Five Chinese citizens were killed in Half Moon Bay shooting

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A 199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. The 199th FS conducted agile combat employment operation in the Pacific to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Fossilized eggs reveal new secrets about one of the world's largest dinosaurs

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Man sentenced to over 6 years in the Jan. 6 assault on Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

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Billions of political text messages were sent last year — and there's little to stop more from coming

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Man sentenced to over 6 years in the Jan. 6 assault on Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

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Black maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi

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