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Crime, Law and Justice

A boy, 11, called police in Mississippi. A cop shot him

A boy, 11, called police in Mississippi. A cop shot him

Nakala Murry says her son doesn't understand what happened to him. "His words to me were: 'Why did he shoot me? What did I do?' "
by Bill Chappell

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Candlelight vigil in Minneapolis marks third anniversary of police killing of George Floyd

Candlelight vigil in Minneapolis marks third anniversary of police killing of George Floyd

A day of remembrance on the third anniversary of the police killing of George Floyd ended with a candlelight vigil Thursday night in Minneapolis at the corner of 38th and Chicago — George Floyd Square.
by MPR News Staff

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Indiana reprimands doctor who spoke publicly about providing 10-year-old's abortion

Indiana reprimands doctor who spoke publicly about providing 10-year-old's abortion

Caitlin Bernard, an Indiana OBGYN, has been under scrutiny from her state's Republican attorney general since speaking out about the impact of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
by Sarah McCammon

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Floyd’s death shaped how these students look at their lives

Floyd’s death shaped how these students look at their lives

Many students in Minnesota high schools today were in their early teens when George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer three years ago. A group of St. Louis Park High Schoolers met Thursday talk about how Floyd’s death has shaped their experiences.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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How George Floyd's murder changed 4 Minneapolis musician's paths

How George Floyd's murder changed 4 Minneapolis musician's paths

Three years later, SoulFlower, Breezy2Fresh, Mack OC and Oaojooo came together to share their experiences, inspirations and thoughts on the role of music in bringing about social change.

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Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.

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