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More than 90 people found in Texas home in what police called a human smuggling operation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating after more than 90 people were found in a house in Houston, Texas.
‘Sickening’: Wildlife conservationists outraged after NRA head Wayne LaPierre shoots endangered elephant in Botswana
Video released by the New Yorker and The Trace shows the head of the NRA fatally shooting a now-endangered elephant in Botswana in 2013.
‘Eye-popping numbers’: Chicago sues Indiana gun store tied to 850 firearms recovered from crime scenes
The city of Chicago is suing an Indiana gun store it says is one of the main sources of illicit firearms for the criminal market.
Evolution of a city’s account of a killing: How Chicago’s narrative changed in the fatal police shooting of Adam Toledo
Many Chicagoans are calling attention to the city’s changing narrative in the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
Derek Chauvin trial: A role model. A mamma’s boy. A football player. Younger brother recalls George Floyd for jurors
George Floyd’s brother Philonise, 39, took the witness stand Monday afternoon in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
‘America is on trial’: Vigils, rallies held in George Floyd’s honor ahead of Derek Chauvin trial
Vigils and rallies were held in Minneapolis on Sunday to honor George Floyd’s life and draw attention to the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin.
At least 100 protesters detained in Portland, Oregon; police charge 13
Portland police detained a crowd of at least 100 protesters Friday night at a demonstration, halting the march minutes after it started, the Oregonian/Oregonlive.com reported.
As some see deposits, stimulus payments may still be days away for many; Italy back on lockdown: COVID-19 updates
About 1-in-4 U.S. adults have received at least one shot; Pfizer vaccine appears effective against asymptomatic cases. Latest coronavirus updates.
Experimental treatment may help non-hospitalized patients, Merck says; Senate passes relief bill: Latest COVID-19 updates
Merck says experimental antiviral treatment shows promise. Gov. Kate Brown says Oregon schools must reopen. Latest COVID-19 news.