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Jose Luis Magana / AP

2:09pm Feb 19, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigates Dozens More After Capitol Riots

by H.J. Mai

The U.S. Capitol Police has suspended six officers with pay for their actions during the Capitol riots on January 6. A further 29 officers are under investigation.
David Becker / AFP via Getty Images

4:58pm Jul 27, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

On Amazon, Dubious 'Antiviral' Supplements Proliferate Amid Pandemic

by Tom Dreisbach

Federal law generally prohibits dietary supplements from claiming to treat specific diseases or viruses. Yet NPR found more than 100 products sold on Amazon that make unsubstantiated antiviral claims.
Walt & Shae Smith

6:00am Jun 12, 2020

National National

Louisville Hosts Public Viewing For David McAtee As Details Of His Shooting Emerge

by Brakkton Booker

David McAtee was killed at his restaurant on June 1 when National Guard and Louisville Metro Police officers were called to disperse a crowd. State officials say a Guardsman fired the fatal shot.
Glynn County Detention Center via AP

6:17pm Jun 04, 2020

National National

White Defendant Allegedly Used Racial Slur After Killing Ahmaud Arbery

by Brakkton Booker

William Bryan told investigators that Travis McMichael uttered "f****** n*****" after fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery on Feb. 23, a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent said in court on Thursday.
Darron Cummings / AP

3:05pm May 12, 2020

National National

Feds To Monitor Investigation Of Fatal Police Shootings In Indianapolis

by Jill Sheridan

City police Chief Randal Taylor has promised thoroughness and transparency, as his department investigates the killings of two black men in eight hours.
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5:40pm May 01, 2020

National National

Carnival Cruise Line Subject Of Congressional Investigation

by Greg Allen

Congress to investigate Carnival Cruise Line for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Dozens of passengers died and hundreds of others were sickened while at least nine ships remained at sea.
John Burnett / NPR

8:00am Sep 07, 2019

National National

Investigations Of Fatal Shootings On The Border Can Drag On For Years

by John Burnett

A seven-year delay in the investigation of a controversial shooting by a Border Patrol agent of a Mexican national is emblematic of a larger problem when federal officials investigate these cases.

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5:26pm Nov 19, 2018

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Community Shocked By Death Of Winston-Salem Restaurateur

by Eddie Garcia

The community is mourning the loss of Tonya Bess, who owned Prime Tyme Soul Food Cafe.

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4:33pm Jan 16, 2018

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Students Across D.C. Graduated Despite Chronic Absences, An Investigation Finds

by Kate McGee

An official investigation into Ballou High School and other high schools in the District of Columbia found that students received diplomas despite missing more than 30 days in at least one class.
3:31pm Dec 14, 2017

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Tire Plants In NC, Southern Va. Under Scrutiny For Safety Issues

by Associated Press

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
11:02am Jun 07, 2017

Crime Crime News

Report: Corruption Rampant Across NC Prisons

by Eddie Garcia

In 2009, reporter Ames Alexander received a letter that launched a multi-year investigation into corruption at the state’s prisons.

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8:40pm May 22, 2017

National National Politics & Government

Report: Trump Asked Intel Heads To Push Back On FBI Russia Probe

by Jessica Taylor

The Washington Post reported the president asked the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the NSA to push back against the investigation into his campaign's possible ties to Russia.