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Kohen Wiley: Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents

Jackson, MississippiAP —  The fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by police who were responding to a shoplifting call this week…

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Supreme Court strikes down limits on political party spending : NPR

The U.S. Supreme Court Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Supreme Court yet again loosened…

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In charging Boston police officer with manslaughter, Suffolk DA ignored broader framing mandated by US Supreme Court

by Carol Erskine, CommonWealth Beacon May 7, 2026 BOSTON POLICE Officer Nicholas O’Malley has been charged with manslaughter in the…

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U.S. Supreme Court allows ballots received after Election Day to be counted

Ballots in Washington and a dozen other states received after Election Day can continue to be counted as long as…

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Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail ballots, leaving California’s system unaffected

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday dealt a surprise setback to the GOP and upheld state laws that allow for counting…

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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the city considered the crucible of the modern Civil Rights…

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The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump’s power to be decided

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is wrapping up a term that has focused on President Donald Trump's expansive claims of…

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Thousands of Minnesotans could be impacted by SCOTUS immigration ruling

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gives the Trump administration greater control over a special immigration designation could impact thousands…

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America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump’s presidency is testing how far it’s come

The 250th anniversary of America's liberation from a king kicked off with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall by…

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Supreme Court ruling Threatens TPS for 1.3 Million Immigrants

Supreme Court ruling Threatens TPS for 1.3 Million Immigrants error: Content is protected…

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