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What a case of mistaken identity tells us about race in America

What a case of mistaken identity tells us about race in America

Reports that a white shooter killed a 7-year-old black girl led to a national outcry, but in the days since, deputies have charged two black men. Gene Demby spoke about what this incident reveals.
by Gene Demby and Tiara Jenkins

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Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress next month

Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress next month

The House Oversight and Reform Committee announced Thursday that Cohen will testify before that panel Feb. 7, a little more than a month after the Democrats took the House majority.
by Associated Press

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Where are we with the Mueller investigation?

Where are we with the Mueller investigation?

A grand jury hearing testimony in Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was granted a six-month extension over the weekend. And in a court filing, Paul Manafort's lawyers appear to have revealed more than they intended about evidence against their client. Where does the investigation stand and what can we expect from Mueller's findings?
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Virginia police officer cleared in fatal shooting

Virginia police officer cleared in fatal shooting

The St. Louis County attorney says a Virginia police officer was justified in fatally shooting a man last year.
by Associated Press

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Two Minnesota attorneys' trip to the border captures 18-hour standoff with officials

Two Minnesota attorneys' trip to the border captures 18-hour standoff with officials

People seeking asylum on the U.S. border with Mexico often go without legal representation -- and are turned away. So two Minnesota attorneys took a trip to the southern border in December to represent those asylum seekers.
by Riham Feshir

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Using genetic genealogy to identify unknown crime victims, sometimes decades later

Using genetic genealogy to identify unknown crime victims, sometimes decades later

DNA combined with the study of family history has been used to solve high-profile cold cases such as the Golden State Killer. Now, volunteers are using the technique to identify crime victims.
by Barbara Anguiano

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