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DOJ To Investigate Minneapolis Police For Possible Patterns Of Excessive Force
NewsAttorney General Merrick Garland announced the inquiry a day after a jury convicted former officer Dereck Chauvin on murder charges in the death of George Floyd.

George W. Bush Lends His Voice To Immigrants In 'Out Of Many, One'
NewsThe former president's book features his portraits of 43 immigrants — athletes, public servants, business leaders, educators — in an effort to join those saying, "The system's broken. Let's fix it."

Missing Travel? This 'Irreverent Guide' Visits Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Places
News"He always made people feel like they belonged," says a former Bourdain producer. <em>World Travel: An Irreverent Guide</em> is based on the TV chef's writings and an interview conducted just before his death.

Immigrant Detention For Profit Faces Resistance After Big Expansion Under Trump
NewsA grassroots movement opposing privately run immigrant jails, which grew under former President Donald Trump, has continued and found a more receptive audience under President Biden.

Former Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93
NewsThe Minnesota Democrat was President Jimmy Carter's vice president and the Democratic nominee for president in 1984. He's lauded for humor and transforming the vice presidency, but also for decency.

Florida Adopts Nation's Toughest Restrictions On Protests
NewsFlorida's new law increases penalties for violence and property damage committed during a protest. And it requires that those arrested likely be held in jail overnight.

Photos: The Culture Of Whales
NewsBelugas play, a sperm whale nurses, and orcas teach their pups to hunt in a series of photographs from <em>National Geographic</em> photographer and explorer Brian Skerry.

Court Blasts Drugmaker Endo For Trying To 'Improperly Corrupt' Opioid Trial
NewsA Tennessee court found Endo Pharmaceuticals liable for harm caused by its Opana ER opioid. The "harsh sanction" followed a court judgment that Endo made false statements and withheld key documents.

Life In The Roaring 2020s: Young People Prepare To Party, Reclaim Lost Pandemic Year
NewsWith the end of the pandemic possibly approaching, young Americans are getting ready to make up for lost time and lost partying, much like their great-grandparents did a century ago.

How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030
NewsEnvironmental groups and business leaders are pushing President Biden to cut U.S. emissions 50% by 2030. The question is: what kind of climate policies will work that fast?

9 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced For 2019 Protests
NewsNine activists and lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms Friday for their participation in the 2019 anti-government protests.

An Ethiopian American Refugee Longs For Her Homeland
NewsAs a young teen, Najat Hamza fled Oromia, a regional state of Ethiopia, with her father to live in America. At StoryCorps, she spoke about what it means to leave "the familiar" behind.
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