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Policy for deputies who killed Andrew Brown Jr. says shooting moving vehicle is 'rarely effective'

"Deputies should take reasonable steps to move out of the path of an approaching vehicle instead of discharging their firearm."
Image: Memorializing Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City
Image: Memorializing Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City
5h ago

Video shows Chicago police officer fatally shooting Anthony Alvarez

Alvarez, 22, was shot and killed by a now-suspended officer with the Chicago Police Department on March 31.
People gather to demand justice for Anthony Alvarez and Adam Toledo, who were shot and killed by police, in Chicago on April 4, 2021.
People gather to demand justice for Anthony Alvarez and Adam Toledo, who were shot and killed by police, in Chicago on April 4, 2021.
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Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut, dies at 90

Collins himself never stepped foot on the moon, but his accomplishments were part of one of the most famous space missions in history.
Apollo 11 Astronauts
Apollo 11 Astronauts

New report finds 169 percent surge in anti-Asian hate crimes during the first quarter

New York City had the sharpest increase, with a 223 percent hike, according to the compilation.
Members of the Thai-American community along with political leaders and members of law enforcement participate in a rally against Asian hate crimes in Thai Town in Los Angeles on April 8, 2021.
Members of the Thai-American community along with political leaders and members of law enforcement participate in a rally against Asian hate crimes in Thai Town in Los Angeles on April 8, 2021.
6h ago

Hackers publish extensive dossiers on D.C. police officers in extortion attempt

The information includes an array of personal information as well as arrest history, polygraph results and work background.
Metropolitan Police Department vehicles block traffic in Washington on March 14, 2021.
Metropolitan Police Department vehicles block traffic in Washington on March 14, 2021.

Judge rules family of Andrew Brown Jr. can view body cam video from shooting

A North Carolina judge ruled that Andrew Brown Jr.’s family and lawyer can view the redacted footage, but not have copies. 
Judge rules family of Andrew Brown Jr. can view body cam video from shooting
Judge rules family of Andrew Brown Jr. can view body cam video from shooting

Supreme Court weighs if schools can punish students for off-campus expression

The Supreme Court is considering the case of a student who was suspended from a cheerleading team over comments made on social media. Several justices said they thought the school went too far. They were also concerned that schools need to be able to take action against cheating or bullying.
Supreme Court weighs if schools can punish students for off-campus expression
Supreme Court weighs if schools can punish students for off-campus expression

First 100 Days: Looking at Biden's pledge to reopen schools

President Biden had previously said that his team would work "to see that a majority of our schools can be open" by the end of his first 100 days in office. Now 65 percent of students attend schools that are fully open, and nearly 30 percent do a combination, but progress has been uneven, particularly for students of color.
First 100 Days: Looking at Biden's pledge to reopen schools
First 100 Days: Looking at Biden's pledge to reopen schools

Flying with F-22 fighters patrolling the Arctic: exclusive

From a base in Anchorage, Alaska, radar techs from the U.S. and Canada keep watch while F-22s patrol the region from the air to intercept Russian aircraft.
Flying with F-22 fighters patrolling the Arctic: exclusive
Flying with F-22 fighters patrolling the Arctic: exclusive
6h ago

3 men charged with federal hate crimes in killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia

Arbery was killed while jogging during an encounter with Travis McMichael; his father, Gregory McMichael; and William "Roddie" Bryan last year.
Image: Ahmaud Arbery
Image: Ahmaud Arbery
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U.S. Postal Service to consolidate 18 facilities, leading to concerns over mail delays

Postal workers and advocates for rural communities fear delivery delays, but the Postal Service said the consolidations will provide for "more efficient and reliable performance."
Image: USPS Prepares For Mail-In Ballots Ahead Of November's Election
Image: USPS Prepares For Mail-In Ballots Ahead Of November's Election