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Chauvin Is Taken Into Custody To Wait For Sentencing

The conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is a major moment in the push for police to face accountability in the killings of Black men.

Attorney General Merrick Garland announces a Justice Department probe of possible patterns of excessive force and discrimination by the Minneapolis Police Department on Wednesday.

DOJ To Investigate Minneapolis Police Over Possible Patterns Of Excessive Force

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the inquiry a day after a jury convicted former officer Derek Chauvin on murder charges in the death of George Floyd.

A 'Huge Win For Policing Across The Country': Police Consultant Reacts To Chauvin Verdict

Police consultant Lorenzo Boyd says former officer and convicted murderer Derek Chauvin "set policing back a decade."

Researchers search for a bottle filled with seeds that was buried 142 years ago as part of a seed germination study.

The Secret Mission To Unearth Part Of A 142-Year-Old Experiment

Scientists in Michigan went out in the dead of night to dig up part of an unusual long-term experiment. It's a research study that started in 1879 and is handed from one generation to the next.

An image from a police body camera shows bystanders outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. The group includes Darnella Frazier, third from right, as she made a 10-minute recording of George Floyd's death.

Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed Floyd's Murder, Praised For Making Verdict Possible

Frazier is being hailed for her bravery and quick thinking in recording the video that has been seen by millions and played a key role in former police officer Derek Chauvin's trial.

Courtney B. Vance<strong> </strong>now stars in <em>Genius: Aretha</em> as the singer's father, Rev. C. L Frankin. He co-starred in the recent HBO series, <em>Lovecraft Country, </em>and won an Emmy for his portrayal of Johnnie Cochran in the 2016 series, <em>The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.</em>

Acting Is 'Problem Solving,' Says Courtney B. Vance

Vance played the charismatic and show-stopping attorney Johnnie Cochran in The People v. O.J. Simpson. Now he takes to the pulpit as Aretha Franklin's father, Rev. C.L Franklin, in Genius: Aretha.

Stream the 2021 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert From SFJAZZ

Performances and speeches honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Henry Threadgill & Phil Schaap. Watch live Thu, Apr 22 at 8PM ET!

How The UK Is Reacting To Chauvin's Guilty Conviction

Last year, protests were held across the U.K. following the murder of George Floyd.

President Biden appears Wednesday at the White House, where he announced his administration has reached a goal of 200 million COVID-19 shots within his first 100 days in office.

Biden Says Goal Of 200 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations In 100 Days Has Been Met

In celebrating the milestone, the president also announced the administration would begin offering tax credits to employers who give workers time off to get vaccinated.

A statue of Stephen Douglas, who was a U.S. Congressman, secretary of state and Supreme Court justice in Illinois, is pictured at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday. The statue remains on the Statehouse's second floor, although a different statue of Douglas was removed from the Capitol grounds last year by former House Speaker Michael Madigan. A task force met Wednesday to review all monuments on state property.

Review of State Monuments, Statues Begins at Statehouse

A House committee tasked with reviewing statues and monuments on state property held its first meeting Wednesday, hearing from professors and state...

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