One Pittsburgh middle school teacher is giving his black students a valuable education in social studies — and life.
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Charges Against 6 Officers In Freddie Gray’s Death Range From Murder To Assault
Warrants have been issued for the officers’ arrest, Baltimore’s chief prosecutor says. Stating that “no one is above the law,” Marilyn J. Mosby named charges that include second-degree murder.
Anchorage men arrested for stabbing moose to death
Three Anchorage men are under arrest and charged with cruelty to animals, wanton waste and tampering with evidence in a bizarre moose killing in a city park.
On The Streets Of Baltimore, Trying To Understand The Anger
On the streets, some said violence is the only way to get authorities to pay attention to the plight of blacks in Baltimore. Others said they understood the anger, but not the violence.
On Its Own, The Afghan Army Takes The Fight To The Taliban
The Afghan army is now fully in charge of combat operations. NPR’s Tom Bowman heads out on a mission with troops as they engage the Taliban in one of its strongholds near the Pakistani border.
Despite Laws And Lawsuits, Quota-Based Policing Lingers
The NYPD is denying allegations that officers were forced to make a certain number of warrantless stops, and faced retaliation from superiors when they didn’t.
Members of Juneau community hold “I Can’t Breathe” rally
The rally, similar to protests held around the country, attracted about 40 people in the capital city.
Obama To Ask For $263 Million For Police Body Cameras, Training
President Obama has been meeting with civil rights leaders and other officials to discuss mistrust of police in communities of color. Obama is announcing a task force on “21st century policing.”
The Psychic Effects Of Seeing Police Everywhere In Ferguson
The irony is as thick as smoke plumes unleashed on protesters during scuffles last night: A heavy police and National Guard presence is here to restore order and protect civilians after months of unrest that was arguably started by too many unpleasant encounters between police and civilians.
U.S. Beefs Up Security At Some Federal Buildings
The United States is beefing up security at some federal installations across the country, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.