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Justice Department investigates Louisiana police amid evidence of beating Black men

The U.S. Justice Department is opening a “pattern-or-practice” investigation into the Louisiana State Police amid mounting evidence that the agency has looked the other way in the face of beatings of mostly Black men, including the deadly 2019 arrest of

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Ryan Kelley, a candidate for Michigan governor who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, is arrested by the F.B.I.

Mr. Kelley faces several misdemeanor charges, including disorderly conduct, in connection with the attack on the Capitol.

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Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley charged for participation in Jan. 6 Capitol riot – ABC News

Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley charged for participation in Jan. 6 Capitol riot  ABC News FBI arrests Michigan gubernatorial candidate on charges related to involvement in January 6 riot  CNN Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelley arrested on Jan. 6 riot-related charges  Detroit

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Who is Caroline Edwards?

Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards is one of two witnesses who was called to testify June 9 at the first public hearing of the Jan. 6 Committee.

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Dozens treated in Chile for suspected pollutant exposure

More than 100 people have sought medical treatment this week after suspected exposure to a pollutant in an area known as the “Chilean Chernobyl” for the environmental impact of heavy industry. Local authorities declared an environmental emergency in the area,

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Donald Trump Goes on the Offensive Ahead of Capitol Riot Hearing – Newsweek

Donald Trump Goes on the Offensive Ahead of Capitol Riot Hearing  Newsweek What we know about Trump’s actions as insurrection unfolded  The Associated Press Former President Trump actions to be focus of 6 January hearings  BBC Here’s what we know about Trump’s actions

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Housing snapshot: 9 apartments and houses recently sold across Israel

A behind-the-scenes look at some of the properties purchased so far this year

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Russia Prosecuting 1,100 Captured Ukrainian Soldiers

Announcing the invasion in February, Vladimir Putin said Ukrainians would be prosecuted for “blood crimes.” Moscow is now making good on that vow.

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Supreme Court upholds Greek church sales to far-right group, ending legal battle

Supreme Court backs earlier district court ruling rejecting retrial bid. Patriarchate vows to continue supporting Palestinian tenants who face potential eviction

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Virus testing the new normal as China sticks to ‘zero-COVID’

Regular testing of residents is becoming the new normal in many parts of China as the ruling Communist Party sticks steadfastly to a “zero-COVID” approach that is increasingly at odds with the rest of the world.

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