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Former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh indicted on 27 new crimes
A state grand jury returned four indictments charging Murdaugh with 21 counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent and six counts of computer crimes.
Teacher tapes mask on student’s face; school district says it was ‘unacceptable’
The North Penn School District in Pennsylvania apologized after a photo of the teacher and student circulated on social media, saying the incident was "isolated."
Georgia deputy resigns after fallout over Ahmaud Arbery ‘criminal’ comment
Former Houston County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Urhahn was suspended earlier this month pending termination.
USC issues new guidelines for Greek life, including placing security near bedrooms to prevent sexual assaults
The new guidelines were unveiled Tuesday after Greek life activity was suspended in the fall following allegations of sexual assault and drugging.
USC issues new guidelines for Greek life after previously suspending all activities
The University of Southern California will allow Greek life to return to its campus under new guidelines after previously suspending all activities in the fall following allegations of sexual assault and drugging.
Booster shots effective against severe illness from omicron
Three studies released Friday by the CDC find booster shots can help keep Covid-19 patients out of the hospital.
Couple arrested after launching hateful rant against family, including 10-year-old boy, on train
Justin Likerman, 37, and Kristin Digesaro, 38, surrendered to police Wednesday.
New York City judge dismisses 133 felony cases connected to disgraced detective
"His compromised credibility suggests a lack of due process in the prosecution of these defendants, and we cannot stand behind these convictions," said Bronx DA Darcel Clark .
Map: See if the CDC recommends indoor mask use in your county
Nationwide, 99.6 percent of counties are included in the indoor mask guidance.
Tracking coronavirus case surges in the United States
New coronavirus cases are rising across the country. Not all upticks are the same.
Map: Track the Covid hot spots across the U.S.
NBC News is following Covid-19 case numbers in states and territories in the United States. The data will be updated daily.
