Police Shootings Of Black Men Aren't Special. And That's What's So Sad
After a week of violence and death, Youth Radio's Soraya Shockley ponders how to move forward despite the sadness and anger.
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Former Police Chief Has A Plan For 'How To Fix America's Police'
Former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper says in his book To Protect and Serve: How to Fix America's Police that policing is in crisis. He says more emphasis needs to be put on community policing.
More Than 200 People Arrested At Protests In Louisiana And Minnesota
Protesters gathered around the country Saturday. And while the demonstrations were largely peaceful, tensions erupted in Minnesota and Louisiana.
Dallas Police Reveal New Details On Shooter
Dallas police have said more about Friday's sniper shootings that killed five officers. Police have interviewed the shooter's mother and found bomb-making materials at his house.
Dallas Continues Mourning While Still On Edge
People in Dallas continued to pay respects to five police officers killed in Thursday's shootings. Many left cards and flowers at a memorial at police headquarters. But the city is still on edge.
Religious Leaders Encourage Understanding After Week Of Violence
In Minneapolis, as in churches across the country, parishioners and clergy tried to make sense of the fatal shootings of black men by police and the subsequent Dallas attack.
Candidates Counting Down The Days Until 'Veep' Selection
Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are vetting their shortlists of vice presidential contenders. With the GOP convention starting in eight days, Trump could name his running mate any day now.
Changing Presidential Campaign Approach On Display In Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, Iowa is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and an example of a growing urban/rural divide. The presidential campaigns are shifting focus in this critical swing state.
'Hamilton' Reminds Us Of Our Country's Promise
Lin-Manuel Miranda made his final performance in the hit musical Saturday. Michel Martin reflects on what Alexander Hamilton's story can teach us after a troubling week of news.
How The 'Perfect 10' Became A Thing Of The Past In Gymnastics
Dvora Meyers' book The End of the Perfect 10 looks at the new scoring system for international gymnastics competitions and the evolution and demise of the iconic "perfect 10" score.