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Sixth officer is ‘relieved of duty’ after Tyre Nichols’ death, Memphis police say

It was not immediately clear why the department did not discipline Hemphill the day the five officers were fired or what prompted Monday’s announcement. “Officer Hemphill is relieved of duty. This is an ongoing investigation. Once additional information is available, we will update our social media platforms. Hemphill was hired in 2018,” a department spokesperson …

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Chiefs and Eagles to meet for title in Arizona

The Eagles opened as a 1 1/2-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. There are no shortage of storylines: Kansas City coach Andy Reid goes against his old team — which he led to Super Bowl 39 — in a game that’s also the first matchup of Black starting quarterbacks in the …

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North Korea is said to lift 5-day lockdown in capital

SEOUL, South Korea — Russia’s embassy in North Korea says the country has eased stringent epidemic controls in the capital, Pyongyang, that were placed during the past five days to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. North Korea has not officially acknowledged a lockdown in Pyongyang or a re-emergence of …

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Demonstrations, calls for police reforms flood Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Hundreds of peaceful demonstrators, fueled by newly released body camera footage showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by police officers, demanded justice, accountability and police reform Saturday afternoon. Many in the crowd voiced their frustrations regarding a long history of police violence against citizens, corruption and the …

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‘We are at the brink of World War III’

Donald Trump took aim at President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, U.S. foreign policy and undocumented immigrants Saturday as he kicked off his bid for a return to the White House with campaign stops in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Trump, who is attempting to become the first president elected to …

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