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Wrong Door, Wrong Decision

February 15, 2025

Ralph Yarl, a young Black honor student, was shot by an 86-year-old man, Andrew Lester, in 2023. It all happened because Yarl accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. Yarl, now a freshman at Texas A&M, was just trying to pick up his twin siblings. Lester, on the other hand, was convinced he was defendi

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Mayor's Case: Justice Department's Sudden U-Turn

February 15, 2025

The Justice Department has asked a court to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a move that has sparked controversy and resignations. This decision comes after a tense standoff between the Justice Department's leadership in Washington and the independent-minded prosecutor

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A Mother's Life Cut Short: The Price of Tragedy

February 13, 2025

In Sangamon County, Illinois, a significant settlement was reached between the family of Sonya Massey and local officials. The county agreed to pay $10 million to Massey's family. This decision came nearly a year after Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman and mother of two, was fatally shot in her own

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From Jan. 6 Investigator to Trump's Ally: A Sudden Shift

February 12, 2025

Emil Bove, a former federal prosecutor, found himself in the spotlight after the January 6th Capitol attack. He was a key player in the investigation, working closely with the FBI to track down suspects in New York. Bove's dedication to the case was evident, as he pushed for his office to take a cen

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Just Drop It: Why The Feds Let New York Mayor Off The Hook

February 11, 2025

Yikes! The Justice Department recently got involved, telling federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This is a big deal because the Justice Department usually doesn't let powerful people off the hook, even if they are doing important work like helping w

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Prisons cost more, but are they making us safer?

February 11, 2025

New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are

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Political Calculations: NYC Mayor's Case Alleging Corruption May be On The Rocks

February 11, 2025

A surprising twist unfolded in the political scene. The Department of Justice has advised prosecutors in New York to abandon the corruption case against NYC Mayor Louis Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove sent an official memo instructing the prosecutors to drop the charges. The timing

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Justice Department Drops Charges: Why Mayor Adams Might Be Off the Hook

February 11, 2025

In a surprising move, the Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. This decision comes just as the mayor's reelection campaign is heating up. The memo, written by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, doesn't question the

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The unlikely friendship of two politicians

February 11, 2025

In the world of politics, things are not always as they seem. For instance, imagine if a former governor, who was once known for his corruption, suddenly got a big break from a president. This is exactly what happened to Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor of Illinois. President Trump was the one who m

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Doge vs. DEI: The Unusual Protectors

February 10, 2025

The interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, recently reached out to Elon Musk to offer protection for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers. He did this to stop any threats or law-breaking issues that might happen. Martin spoke to Musk on X (formerly Twitter) an