A state bill’s original language was met with criticism by criminal justice rights organizations.
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New York City to end COVID vaccine mandate for city workers
With nearly 96% of city workers vaccinated against COVID-19, the mayor said the city is changing its rules.
White officer involved in Tyre Nichols arrest fired
The Memphis PD said Preston Hemphill violated several police regulations during his encounter with Tyre Nichols.
7 officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death relieved of duty, 3 Memphis FD members fired
More fallout continues following the release of police body camera footage of the Tyre Nichols encounter with police.
What was the SCORPION unit, the now-deactivated police task force at the center of Tyre Nichols’ death?
The Memphis Police unit at the center of the Trye Nichols beating came under intense scrutiny.
Asteroid to make extremely close approach to Earth Thursday
NASA scientists said this will be the closest approach of a comet ever recorded.
Here are some of the major new laws that go into effect in 2023
Several new laws, including minimum wage hikes, went into effect in states.
Horse rescued from frozen lake waters by good Samaritans
A group of Wisconsin neighbors banded together to help a lost horse escape the deep cold.
Legalized mushrooms, psychedelics approved by Colorado voters
Voters in Colorado accepted a proposal to change their state’s laws on psychadelic mushrooms.
Recreational marijuana legalized in 2 states, rejected in 3 in 2022 election referendums
The map of legalized cannibus grew after election day.
Here are the candidates who will make history with projected midterm election wins
Several women and minority political candidates made history on election night.
Seoul crowd crush exemplifies need for event control: Experts
The deadly stampede in South Korea has prompt calls for more safety at large events.
Civil War relics found under Memphis bridge as Mississippi River water levels drop
The receeding waters of the Mississippi unearthed some 19th century artifacts.
Abortion access, labor rights, legal pot among initiatives up for vote in states this November
Several key voter referrendums are in place throughout the country.
States take charge to protect people from extreme heat
States such as California are coming up with proposals to protect people from rising temperatures.
Guns were No. 1 killer of children and adolescents in 2020, CDC data shows
Startling new data shows the impact in the rise of gun violence.
How the New York City subway shooting suspect was captured
Police were able to catch the suspect less than 48 hours after the incident took place.
‘Ghost guns’ showing up in school shootings, experts fear trend will get worse
A string of school related shootings where a DIY gun was allegedly involved has investigators and activists worried.
Memes become weapons in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Social media is now an essential tool in the Urkrainan conflict with Russia, according to experts.
Athletes question decision in Kamila Valieva’s Olympic doping case: ‘What a shame’
The controversy over an Olympic skater’s alleged doping is drawing criticism over a double standard.